Super heroes: Schools were celebrating First Nations culture together with ‘special guests’ Rumba Woman (Ch'e Atkinson), left, and Asheman (Ashton Cranage), right.
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Holly Daniel
ASHEfest was held over three days, from Wednesday, September 7 to Friday, September 9, with News photographer Holly Daniel taking in all of the action.
ASHEfest is a celebration of sport and culture held over three days, with over 1500 students participating in the event at Rumbalara Football Club, Shepparton Showgrounds and Shepparton Sports Stadium to learn about First Nations culture.
The event started with ‘Asheletics’ for primary school children on days one and two, featuring multiple running events and football programs.
Secondary school students participated in a Buroinjin challenge, a ball game played by the Kabi Kabi people of southern Queensland, on days one and two.
The final day included a celebration of the culture and teachings of First Nations people, with a host of performances for both groups of students.
Co-organiser Seldan Andrews said it was about culture and traditions for all, not just a day for First Nations students.
Mr Andrews said the event would allow students to gain further confidence and develop leadership skills.
Kangaroo pose: Traditional dancing by Ruby Atkinson and Matt Atkinson.
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Holly Daniel
In action: Year 9 student Alice Ludlow, Notre Dame College, Shepparton, looks for the goal.
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Working together: Aria Impey, from St Mel’s Primary School, painting with her father, Seldan Andrews.
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Holly Daniel
Assessing options: Austin Telford, a Year 9 student from Goulburn Valley Grammar School, passes the ball.
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Holly Daniel
Crawling: Nyoka Winmar-Saunders is in Year 1 at St Mary's Primary School, Mooroopna.
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Fun for all: Students running across the field.
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Ready to launch: Notre Dame College Year 9 student Royden Visentin-Weston.
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Guns out: Asheman, Ashton Cranage, and Rumba Woman, Ch'e Atkinson, are a force for good.
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Winning the tap: Cobram Anglican Grammar School Year 8 student Charlie Magill, left, jumps up against Cobram Secondary College Year 7 student Milla Aldridge.
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Eyes on the ball: Referee Neil Cooper gets play under way.
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Full stretch: Year 9 student Mac Calleja from Goulburn Valley Grammar School leaps high.
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Searching for a teammate: Hunter Iskov, a Year 8 student at Cobram Anglican Grammar School.
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Full force: Year 7 student Tyler Sim from Cobram Secondary College.
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Artistic: Katandra West Primary School students Poppie Turvey, Theo Turvey, Emmett Tyrrell and Emily Schultz show off their creations.
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Holly Daniel
