Our school has 3 Factions (some people will be more familiar with the name Houses) named Coppin, Kyalina and Miaree. Until this term Room 5 - Year 6-7 students had no idea what these Faction Names referred to.
A general conversation early in the term came up with the idea they were names of Aboriginal elders but it was a homework research activity that came up with the correct information.
Read on and find out the history of our Faction names...
Coppin = WA water source Coppin Gap - Marble Bar
A general conversation early in the term came up with the idea they were names of Aboriginal elders but it was a homework research activity that came up with the correct information.
Read on and find out the history of our Faction names...
Coppin = WA water source Coppin Gap - Marble Bar
Coppin Gap provides visitors with a safe and picturesque swimming location shaded by tall native trees and framed by a spectacular rock face. Enjoy a relaxing swim in the still waters and soak up the natural scenic beauty and tranquillity. Explore the rock face of the grove with its colourful bands of rock before settling down for a well deserved picnic lunch.
Located a half hour drive north of Marble Bar, which is known to be the hottest town in Australia, the shady water hole is a great spot for a refreshing swim. The pool is shaded by the rock throughout much of the day.
A four wheel drive is recommended to explore the area. Alternatively make a stop at the Marble Bar or Port Hedland visitors centre for details about overland tours of Coppin Gap and other attractions in the area.
Coppin Gap is a two hour drive south of Port Hedland. Regular flights link Port Hedland to Perth.
Miaree = WA water source Miaree Pool
Miaree Pool is only a 20 minute drive away from Karratha in Western Australia, approximately 30 kilometres on the North West Coastal Highway. A lovely spot for swimming, Miaree Pool offers a picnic area, car parking and plenty of shady spots for relaxing on the river bank.
To get there, take the turn off located about 200 metres north of the Maitland River bridge. You will find the picturesque clear water pool just a few hundred metres east of the bridge.
Kyalina = WA water source Kyalina Pool
Name: Kyalina Pool
Feature: Waterhole
Authority ID: WA100019661
State or Territory: Western Australia
Country Code: Australia (AU)
Status: Official
Contained Concise Gazetteer: No
COORDINATES
Latitude: -21.900329589
Longitude: 118.145500183
Mungina (Australia)
Pool(s) : a small and comparatively still, deep part of a larger body of water such as a stream or harbor; or a small body of standing water.
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