1 June 2009

Karalundi unveils honour board

Meekatharra, Western Australia
Romela Sanggalan

Karalundi Aboriginal Education Centre (KAEC) recently unveiled an honour board listing the names of its chairpersons and principals since 1986. This is the first in the series of events slated this year, being termed the "Year of Recognition," when the school gives distinction to individuals who have had significant input in the development of Karalundi since the early 80s.

The honour board, built through the volunteer work of former Karalundi principal Athol Grosse, was unveiled in a ceremony held on May 10 by four of its founding members - Ken and Jorna Farmer, Gladys Ashwin and Joanie Farmer.

(From left to right) Gladys Ashwin, Joanie Farmer, and Jorna and Ken Farmer
during the unveiling ceremony of the Karalundi honour board.

Executive committee members, parents and other supporters were present.

KAEC CEO David Cowled says, "Karalundi has been operating now for 23 years, and we'd like to give due recognition to the founding members and other key contributors of the new Karalundi for their support in its re-establishment."

He believes KAEC has "ascended from the ruins of the old mission and embarked on a better future for the Indigenous people of the Western Desert and beyond" with the commitment and determination of those involved with the centre.

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