The BCS Bungee Program has had a busy December, with a theatre performance of The Black Bean Blower; the launch of Nguru, a new community space in Kippax, and the opening of Journey, the first exhibition to be featured in a new gallery space in the Nguru Room.
Journey was an exhibition of woodcarvings and masks that were created by students from University of Canberra High School Kaleen who are engaged with the Bungee Young Indigenous Men’s art program. The program explored themes of identity, self-discovery, and culture. As the group worked towards their exhibition, they were asked to consider naming the new room at BCS’s Kippax offices that their work would be displayed in. The boys chose ‘Nguru’, which translates to camp/ home in Ngunawal language as the group felt this space was a place of belonging. ‘Ngunawal Past Present and Future’ gave permission to use the Ngunawal name and assisted in the translation.
Group member Troy, with tutor Tony Steel and UCHS Kaleen Teacher Nick Issa
Two other Bungee Art Groups also had their work on display, as sets and props for the drama production, The Black Bean Blower. The play is a heartwarming piece about changing attitudes and treating others with kindness and consideration, and has been the focus of the drama group for the past two terms. The performers gave it their all and it was a great success, with some fantastic comedic twists along the way.
The BCS Bungee program is for children and young people. It promotes emotional wellbeing through the arts. The program supports participants to partake in activities designed to enhance well-being and social and emotional health. Bungee classes operate across the ACT and are facilitated in a small, safe and supportive group settings. For more information about the BCS Bungee Program, contact bungee@crcs.com.au or phone 6264 0200.
Bungee Drama Group performs the Black Bean Blower, Bungee After School Art Group shows off their props