Links to Local Indigenous Language
Ngoolark the Black Cockatoo
Ngoolark is the Noongar name for the Carnaby Black Cockatoo, which is endemic to the Southwest of Western Australia. The Ngoolark has significance to Caversham Valley PS as it is often seen flying over the school and perching in the eucalyptus trees on the school grounds. For this reason, it was chosen to be the mascot for our school values.
The artwork below was designed by one of our talented parents, Silke Zaknich.
Our Factions
Caversham Valley Primary School has four factions which celebrate the school’s connection to Country, Culture and Community. Our factions have been named using the Noongar language names for fauna native to our local area, to show our commitment to nature and our Aboriginal heritage.
Building Names
Below are the words, names and terminology that will be found throughout our school:
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Baldja – meaning “Firmly united” is the name of our front office/administration building
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Kaadadjiny Koornt – meaning “Place of knowledge” is the name of our library
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Koorongkoorl Miya – meaning “Place of coming together” is the name of our undercover area
Teaching Blocks
Our teaching blocks are named after trees found in the local area.
