Kyneton residents are going back to school in celebration of First Peoples culture, music and dance to launch a range of creative and community events at the Old Kyneton Primary School (OKPS) site.
Residents flocked to the site on Saturday, October 21, for the launch of the event, which will take place two Saturdays each month until March 2024.
The launch was the first in the series aiming to open up the much-loved site to the community while construction works continue on the heritage bluestone building.
Macedon MP Mary-Anne Thomas joined in on the festivities, which was delivered by prospective site managers Working Heritage and Creative Victoria.
“This Old Kyneton Primary School project is about revitilising the site for the people of Kyneton and creating a vibrant new creative drawcard for the region,” Ms Thomas said.
“This event is the first of many as part of the activation program which will bring the site to life and provide opportunities for local creatives to showcase their talents.”
The free event featured a performance of Ngarrandjeri, Djab Wurrung, Gunditj Mara musician and dancer Amos Roach in collaboration with Kulin Nations dance troupe Murrundaya Yepengna Dancers.
Future events will be held on November 4 and 18, and will focus on activities for young people and their families.
Events on December 2 and 16, will celebrate the theme ’Radio GaGa’ including radio workshops, choir singalongs and Christmas-themed crafternoon.
Local creative and community groups were encouraged to submit proposals for activities as part of this program through an expression of interest process which recently closed.
Details: follow ’OKPS’ on Facebook or ’@okps_kyneton’ on Instagram.
