Youth of Bermagui and Narooma took time to capture cultural knowledge on Wednesday, October 30.
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Students from Narooma High School and Bermagui Public School spent the day at the Umbarra Cultural Centre.
The day provided opportunities for students to create education resources that capture local Aboriginal language, knowledge and culture while on country.
CEO of Merriman's Local Aboriginal Land Council, Terry Hill, said the day was a wonderful example of the Wallaga Lake community coming together to teach kids language and cultural traditions.
"We see the Umbarra Cultural Centre as a future resource for schools across the region to visit and learn on country - this is important for the next generation," he said.
Students of Narooma High School were the official film crew for the day.
Learning support officer Gordon Campbell was impressed by Bermagui Public School pupils who sang special songs he had taught.
With little practice, the Year 3 and 4 Balindjang (meaning saltwater) class from Bermagui Public School sang two songs in the Dhurga language.
Narooma High students made sure they captured it all on film.
"The kids have only been learning the two songs we filmed for a short time," Mr Campbell said.
"Teaching kids our Dhurga language keeps this alive and passes this on for future generations."
Mr Campbell teaches songs at Bermagui Public School with the endorsement of the Merrimans Local Aboriginal Land Council.
Students of both schools also took the opportunity to capture cultural knowledge by interviewing local Elders.
NSW Health provided a small grant which went towards a cultural feast, with many kids trying foods for the first time.
Leah Ardler cooked up a storm with a menu that would rival any restaurant - abalone, bimbalas, kangaroo, emu and even crocodile!
Red Cross regional operations manager Julie Kirk thanked everyone involved.
"This project is a result of a successful partnership and commitment from people working together," Ms Kirk said.
"I would like to acknowledge and thank the Narooma High School, Bermagui Public School, the Australian Broadcasting Corporation and the Bega Valley Shire Council.
"There were also many Wallaga Lake community members who volunteered their time in cooking and running activities for the day."
