CMIS Evaluation

Foundation Day 1st June 1829

Foundation Day, 1 June, is a significant date in the history of Western Australia. On this day in 1829 the State’s first European settlers, on board the Parmelia, under the command of Captain James Stirling, had their first view of mainland Western Australia.

Foundation Day commemorates the date in 1829 when there was a meeting of cultures; one that has evolved from this land over tens of thousands of years, another brought to this land from across the waters by free settlers seeking a new promised land to call home. Over the years these have been joined by further arrivals from all corners of the world. Each group contributes elements of its rich heritage to forge our unique, vibrant Western Australian identity and culture.

The Celebrate WA website has extensive links to materials and resources to support units of work about Foundation Day. Resources available for download include:

• historical information about Foundation Day
• the history of the Foundation of Perth on 12 August 1829
• activities and information sheets for classroom use
• two historical facts and trivia quizzes

In May every year, libraries and information services throughout Australia showcase their many and varied resources and services through different programs and events targeted to a cross-section of the community. The week provides the opportunity to introduce new services and professional skills to the community, and to publicly canvas issues of importance to the provision of library and information services in Australia.

The Biggest Morning Tea@Your Library [Thursday 22nd].

Schools are invited to showcase their celebrations by submitting photos of their displays and Library Week events to cmiseval@det.wa.edu.au.nospam. (please remove ‘.nospam’ from address before sending).

Teachers are advised to familiarize themselves with the current Department of Education and Training Western Australia Students Online policy [March 2008] before considering publishing photographs or video of students. More information about Managing Student Safety Online is available on the CMIS Evaluation Website.