Year 12 students delight in Sean Choolburra's cultural performance
The very cheeky and incredibly talented Sean Choolburra had our Year 12 students rolling around in laughter on Wednesday.
Charming, captivating, cheeky, clever and charismatic – these are the words used to describe the Indigenous comedian and musician.
"Sean was the right person for the job. With exams coming up, there is a feeling of stress amongst the girls, but after this experience the overall positivity lifted. It was wonderful to have a good laugh and release some stress," said Courtney Preston, Year 12 O'Dowling.
"Sean brought us great light in a time where we all needed it most! His great sense of humour and passion for dance left us all with a great feeling, knowing that there are times where we can relax and have fun without the stress of exams on our mind," commented Shelley Quartermaine, Year 12 O'Dowling.
Sean shared some hilarious 'Black Fella Yarns' with the students, in an endeavour to show students how they can overcome adversity and promote an understanding of culture.
"Part of my show looks at my Aboriginal and Australian identity, that is becoming very Americanised. My old grandfather says, 'Look at you kids, dressing up like Americans,' without noticing he himself wearing cowboy hat and boots just like John Wayne.
"He likes to jibe us about wearing hip hop clothes and LA hats, 'You kids have never been to LA,' and I say, 'LA doesn't stand for Los Angeles it stands for 'Love Aboriginal,' then I break into a bit of didge hip hop rap." – Sean Choolburra
Head of Year 12, David Sheehan, said the show, which ties in with National Sorry Day and National Reconciliation Week, was a lighthearted way of reminding students about cultural awareness and their role in 'making a difference' in the world.