This culturally inspired artwork was developed in collaboration with Moorditj Bwoka artist Tahneqa Dann to represent Oakwood Primary School’s values, community spirit, and ongoing commitment to reconciliation. The design is grounded in the school’s motto:
Kadaadjiny Koort – Learning with Heart.

Green Leaves
The green leaves woven throughout the artwork represent growth through learning. Just like plants, when nurtured and cared for, growth will occur. This reflects the educational journey of both students and staff — a continual cycle of development and transformation.

Koolangka (Children)
The children are symbolised through the outer elements of the design. They sit at the heart of the school community, surrounded and supported by family, staff, and the wider community. This represents the interconnectedness of children and those who guide and protect them.

Dots
Each dot represents the learning that takes place through both formal education and lived experiences. They signify the transfer of knowledge — from Elders, educators, community members and life itself — down to the koolangka. These are visual markers of wisdom and shared understanding.

Central Symbol – Kadaadjiny Koort (Learning with Heart)
At the core of the design is the school’s motto. This central shape represents the coming together of community, unified by the heart (koort) — the emotional and cultural centre of learning. It symbolises the shared responsibility of nurturing growth, walking together, and leading with empathy and connection.

This artwork has been embedded into Oakwood’s staff uniforms, launched during Reconciliation Week 2025, and also features in two permanent Acknowledgement of Country signs installed on campus — both as a daily visual reminder of culture, truth, and the ongoing journey toward reconciliation.

The following short film presented was filmed & produced by Djinang kwobidak/Moorditj Bwoka artist Tahneqa Dann