Introducing "Letters from Shirley Pearl and her bush friends"
Are you looking for an exciting and educational way to introduce children to the rich culture of Aboriginal peoples? Look no further than "Letters from Shirley Pearl and her bush friends". This engaging letter subscription program takes children on a remarkable adventure with Shirley as she learns about Country and culture.
This program is a journey that spans across 12 months, ensuring a comprehensive and immersive experience, with the flexibility to choose between monthly, 6 monthly or 12 monthly payments across your 12-month subscription to Shirley Pearl & Her Bush Friends.
With each letter, children will be taken on an adventure with Shirley and her family where they will meet Australian animal bush friends and be introduced to different aspects of Aboriginal culture. Through the adventures of Shirley, children will gain a deeper understanding of Aboriginal culture and develop a sense of respect and appreciation for the land and its Traditional Owners.
You have the option to choose between email or post delivery for the letters, allowing children to eagerly anticipate the arrival of their monthly adventure. Whether they choose to read the letters alone or enjoy them as a group, each experience is sure to encourage curiosity, respect, and a love for Country.
Let Shirley Pearl and her bush friends be your child's guides as they embark on an extraordinary journey of discovery and cultural understanding. Subscribe to "Letters from Shirley Pearl and her bush friends " today and foster children’s knowledge, respect, and appreciation for Aboriginal peoples and culture.
Subscription Options:
Letters sent via post:
- Postage Monthly Payment Plan: $12.10 once a month (total cost $145.20 over 12 months)
- Postage 6 Monthly Payment Plan: $60.50 once every 6 month (total cost $121.00 over 12 months)
- Postage 12 Monthly Payment Plan: $121.00 once every 12 months (total cost $121.00 over 12 months)
Letters sent via email:
- Email Monthly Payment Plan: $6.05 once a month (total cost $72.60 over 12 months)
- Email 6 Monthly Payment Plan: $30.25 once every 6 month (total cost $60.50 over 12 months)
- Email 12 Monthly Payment Plan: $60.50 once every 12 months (total cost $60.50 over 12 months)
- Koori Curriculum Club members: free (total cost $145.20 over 12 months)
Are you a Koori Curriculum Club Member?
As our commitment to cultural education is unwavering, Koori Curriculum Club members are rewarded with an exclusive 20% discount for joining Shirley Pearl on her voyages via postage, however, all members will receive free monthly email adventures as part of their membership. It's our way of saying thank you for your dedication to cultural diversity and learning.
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Shirley Pearl Doll
Introducing the enchanting Shirley Pearl Doll, a beautifully hand-painted creation by Jade, a proud Wiradjuri artist. Inspired by her vibrant surroundings, Jade infuses each doll with the unique and lively spirit of her culture. Dressed in ethically sourced Aboriginal textiles, the Shirley Pearl Doll represents the rich traditions of the Wiradjuri people while standing as a testament to sustainable craftsmanship.
This doll is more than just a toy; it’s an invitation to cultural exploration. Designed to compliment the Letters from Shirley Pearl and Her Bush Friends subscription, the Shirley Pearl Doll brings to life the stories and lessons shared within each monthly letter. Children are introduced to a host of Australian bush friends and learn about various aspects of Aboriginal culture, cultivating a love and respect for the land and its Traditional Owners.
The Letters from Shirley Pearl and Her Bush Friends program spans 12 enriching months, with flexible payment options available for monthly, six-monthly, or full-year plans. Each letter, delivered by post or email, introduces a new chapter in Shirley’s adventures, fostering curiosity, cultural understanding, and a deep appreciation for Country.
Let the Shirley Pearl Doll and her bush companions guide your child on a memorable journey of discovery. Through engaging stories and cultural insights, this unique program encourages children to embrace the wisdom of Aboriginal peoples, nurturing a lifelong respect for culture and community. Subscribe today, and watch as Shirley Pearl and her bush friends inspire a love for heritage and connection to the world around them.
About the Creator, Jade McDonald
Jade McDonald is a proud Wiradjuri woman, a wife, and a mother to three amazing children: a daughter and identical twin boys. They live in the beautiful town of Long Jetty on the Central Coast of NSW.
Jade finds joy in creating one-of-a-kind pieces in her sewing haven, where she draws inspiration from my surroundings and work with vibrant, beautiful colors. Each creation reflects her love for art and culture, blending tradition with contemporary flair.
Please note that the outfits the dolls are wearing may vary from those shown in the image, as each doll is uniquely crafted with different fabric selections.
Testimonials
"Thankyou so much. We read Shirley Pearl’s letter today in our preschool room. The children were really interested and loved the Goombawa song. It was a lovely way to embed an Aboriginal perspective into our afternoon group time."
"Today I introduced Shirley Pearl to my 3 year old's and read them the letter. They were so enthralled in Shirley’s adventure and asked lots of questions as we were reading the letter. We also listened to the song by Trish and Noel Butler and then they asked to listen again with lots of the children singing along the second time. When I asked if they wanted to write back to Shirley they were so excited and said a resounding YES I have reduced and copied the letter so we can display it in the room for families to read so they are able to join in with their children on the learning adventure"
"I have created a space within my babies room to share Shirley Pearls adventures with our families. From each letter we receive I will be displaying the learning that’s followed. We explored eucalyptus scented Playdough, with gumnuts and eucalypt leavesand a Koala for our first experience."
Today was another exciting day for us here at kindy because today we received some mail from a very special person Shirley Pearl all the way from the Central Coast NSW. We hadn’t received any mail before so this was exciting to find out who sent us this letter? and what was written? Miss Deneil opened the letter and then we headed inside to talk about it.This program is a journey that spans across 12 months, ensuring a comprehensive and immersive experience. With each letter, children will be taken on an adventure with Shirley and her family where they will meet Australian animal bush friends and be introduced to different aspects of Aboriginal culture.Through the adventures of Shirley, children will gain a deeper understanding of Aboriginal culture and develop a sense of respect and appreciation for the land and its Traditional Owners.This letter was received at such an amazing time because it was about Shirley’s adventures to finding snake trails and a snake. Recently we had started exploring snakes from when Miss Michelle had brought in some snake skin. Today Miss Deneil read Shirley Pearls letter to us and we learnt lots of amazing things how to stay safe if we encountered a snake the trails the snakes leave and looks to research if they are safe or venomous. We are so excited nd can’t wait for our next letter from Shirley Pearl and her next adventures.
Last week we read our first letter from 3 year old Shirley Pearl who lives on Darkinjung Country on the NSW Central Coast. We learnt all about Koalas and how we can help to keep them safe. We were reminded of the two Koalas we sponsored from @world_wildlife and the importance of protecting our native animals. We also sang the Goombawa song by Uncle Noel and Aunty Trish Butler. This is now a new favourite tune.
We can’t wait for our next letter to arrive in the mail!
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