Warlpiri Stories & Teaching Materials

Yuendumu school follows a 3-year theme cycle. Select the theme below to access resources.

Theme Cycle YEAR 1

Ngapa

Water

Watiya

Trees & Plants

Jurnarrpa

Man-made things, Belongings

Juju, Yawulyu

Ceremonies, Special events

THEME CYCLE YEAR 2

Palka

Me & My Body

Warlalja

Family

Kuyu

Animals

Jaru, Rdaka-rdaka

Language

THEME CYCLE YEAR 3

Jukurrpa, Kuruwarri

Stories

Nyurru Wiyi

Local History, Changes

Ngurra, Walya

Country, Land

Miyi

Food

Phonics

Phonics books and worksheets.

Learn Warlpiri

for non-Warlpiri speakers

NgapaNgapa

Ngapa - Water

Water & the Seasons

Miyi, PamaMiyi, Pama

Miyi, Pama

Bush food & Delicacies

Kuku (Small)Kuku (Small)

Jurnarrpa - Man Made Things / Belongings

Meat & Animals’

Palka, PirlirrpaPalka, Pirlirrpa

Palka, Pirlirrpa

Body & Spirit

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Palka - Me & My Body

People and Kinship

Warlalja-FamilyWarlalja-Family

Warlalja - Family

People and Kinship

Kuyu-AnimalsKuyu-Animals

Kuyu - Animals

People and Kinship

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Jaru / Rdaka-rdaka - Language

People and Kinship

9.19.1

Jukurrpa/Kuruwarri

Country and Land

Nyurru-wiyi-HistoryNyurru-wiyi-History

Nyurru Wiyi - Local History / Changes

Country and Land

Country / LandCountry / Land

Ngurra / Walya

Country and Land

Miyi-Food-PlantsMiyi-Food-Plants

Miyi - Food

Country and Land