Guestbook

Entries from January - July 1998

Name:
August Silva
School Name:
Norland Elementaru
Country:
USA
e-mail address:
augsilva@bellsouth.net
Date:
1/3/98
Time:
9:55:32 AM

Comments

As an assistant principal at an American elementary school I found your site to be interesting and educational. I hope to vist your beautiful country in the future. Keep up the good work and congratulatons to the outstanding teachers and adults for making this site possible.

Name:
George Hamilton
School Name:
 
Country:
Alberta, Canada
e-mail address:
hamilton@oanet.com
Date:
1/4/98
Time:
2:37:56 PM

Comments

Your School Site is a most interesting place to look at and I Would like to thank you all for the pictures and writings that you have done.

Name:
Barbara Craig
School Name:
 
Country:
Canada
e-mail address:
bcraig@netcom.ca
Date:
1/8/98
Time:
8:40:08 AM

Comments

Well I'm very impressed, I use to work at The College and thought I would see if anyone was on the net from Roebourne. Enjoyed your website very much.

Name:
David Swenson
School Name:
none
Country:
USA
e-mail address:
svensail@aol.com
Date:
1/11/98
Time:
2:14:15 PM

Comments

I would like to visit your part of Australia and having been only on the East Coast this would be a neat part to come to. It is very cold up here in the Northern Part of our country or Wisconsin. Last nite we had a wind chill factor of -51deg F. Out lakes are frozen over for the most part but little snow on the ground.

Name:
T.George   (Kootz)
School Name:
 
Country:
B.C. Canada
e-mail address:
tsg.prod@insidenet.com
Date:
1/14/98
Time:
12:54:56 AM

Comments

love the site will be back offen notify me of updates please

Name:
Tim Wald
School Name:
St. Odilia School
Country:
United States
e-mail address:
wald@gabriel.stodilia.org
Date:
1/20/98
Time:
2:04:12 AM

Comments

Thanks for the interesting, if a little graphic, description of kangaroo skinning. As we see kangaroos only in zoos, it seems odd to me. Well I guess the idea of tacking and hunting wolves might seem unusual to you. Great web site. I found it through a link called www.EdsOasis.org/.

Name:
Petra Benyei
School Name:
Principe de Asturias Primary- Madrid
Country:
Spain
e-mail address:
jamie@cgt.es
Date:
1/21/98
Time:
11:35:48 PM

Comments

I like looking at your words. I'ts good to speak 2 languages. I speak Spanish and English. Best wishes, Petra

Name:
Kevin O'Sullivan
School Name:
Neubad Süd
Country:
Switzerland
e-mail address:
anthony.osullivan@cp.novartis.com
Date:
1/25/98
Time:
12:20:36 AM

Comments

I am coming to visit a friend of my fathers in July. I hope there are no dangerous animals. The pictures in your tour look very nice.

Name:
Chris Schindler
School Name:
 
Country:
USA
e-mail address:
chris24@teleport.com
Date:
1/29/98
Time:
5:51:32 AM

Comments

I enjoyed your page and the sounds for the words in Yinjiparndi. It was also fun to check them with the written forms in Macquarie which I bought in Brisbane last April. I hope I can make another trip to Australia. Good luck with your web page and I will look forward to new words. Thank you.

Chris Schindler

Name:
Stephen Nash
School Name:
East Hills Boys Technology High School
Country:
Australia
e-mail address:
sdnash@one.net.au
Date:
1/29/98
Time:
5:35:15 PM

Comments

Excellent site! I was just browsing and came accross your site. It was very well designed and presented, The photos of the students and their work/webpages finised it of. This site is definatly one of the best that i have seen. It is also very interesting to see that your have had many international visitors. Well done!

Name:
Rebecca Kempson
School Name:
Home
Country:
USA
e-mail address:
bbkempson@email.msn.com.
Date:
1/31/98
Time:
4:20:54 AM

Comments

Dear Children, I really enjoyed your website and learned so much that I feel like we are friends. I am an old woman who lives in the mountains of North Carolina USA and although I have been both a teacher and nurse, now I stay at home and make dolls. I am entering a doll challenge that represents child ren around the world. I chose to make a doll who will represent an Australian Aboriginal Child. Because I have always been interested in your people; even since I was a little girl. I am just learning to use the internet, so I hope you re- ceive my reply. Maybe we could become pen pals? Thanks again for all the info. E-mail me if you have time. Sincerely, Rebecca Kempson

Name:
Dennis Amman
School Name:
 
Country:
USA  (Iowa)
e-mail address:
amman@netins.net
Date:
2/9/98
Time:
9:01:49 PM

Comments

Great Web site! Found it while just browsing. Always wanted to visit Australia. Maybe some day. I'm a farmer in Iowa raising corn and soybeans. Nice to learn a little about your culture and country.

Name:
Jim Craig
School Name:
 
Country:
New Zealand
e-mail address:
jcraig@xtra.co.nz
Date:
2/15/98
Time:
10:13:22 AM

Comments

found your web site while surfing and decided to stay awhile. Found it exciting and the work done by the pupils,excellent. well done

Name:
Paul Ttuijnman
School Name:
Nope
Country:
Netherlands
e-mail address:
parkview@xs4all.nl
Date:
2/18/98
Time:
9:39:50 PM

Comments

Beautiful site! Love the picturez! I'll be back soon, for I have Plans! (ask Keiron!)

What's worse, I may have to come over and verify all this in person. I can't believe everything I read!

so duh,

Paul

Name:
Geoff Hannan
School Name:
Edith Cowan University
Country:
Western Australia
e-mail address:
ghannan@space.net.au
Date:
2/19/98
Time:
1:51:15 AM

Comments

Top site and top effort. I'm thinking our ASSPA group could have a go at somthing like this. I'm a HTML author myself and can appreciate the work that has gone into your site. It's put me in mind to develop content for Aboriginal kids myself as there ain't much around. I don't let my kids online much but I will let them check out this site. All the best.

Name:
Matt Frederickson
School Name:
Worthington High School
Country:
USA
e-mail address:
mattfred@hotmail.com
Date:
2/20/98
Time:
3:01:24 AM

Comments

I am pleased to see such an interesting page on the net. This page has been helpful in my report on Australian culture. Keep up the good work! Stay cool!

Name:
Ashley Kasperzyk
School Name:
 
Country:
United States
e-mail address:
agk@student.umass.edu
Date:
2/24/98
Time:
11:09:25 AM

Comments

I am currently teaching a third grade class and we are in search of Australian pen pals. We are starting an integrated unit on Australia and would be very interested in corresponding through letter writing. Please let me know if you are at all interested at your earliest convenience. Thank you, Ashley Kasperzyk email- agk@student.umass.edu

Name:
Geraldine Howie
School Name:
Curtin University
Country:
Australia
e-mail address:
ehowiegb@cc.curtin.edu.au
Date:
3/3/98
Time:
3:51:56 PM

Comments

Name:
Bente Jakobsen
School Name:
Skive Handelsskole
Country:
Denmark
e-mail address:
I do not remember
Date:
3/3/98
Time:
10:31:59 PM

Comments

It is realy a good thing,and you get a lot of information. But it would bee better if you put some more picturs in it,of the old aboriginals. takes

Bente jakobsen

Name:
M Scott
School Name:
Port Kennedy Primary
Country:
Aus
e-mail address:
 
Date:
3/4/98
Time:
8:07:04 PM

Comments

You are a legendary teacher Keiron. I hope to learn much from you whilst exploring the net. Kids at Roebourne, you have done fantabulous work, WELL DONE.

Name:
lisa
School Name:
tambrey
Country:
karratha
e-mail address:
 
Date:
3/5/98
Time:
11:59:33 AM

Comments

we enjoyed your website and all your different cultures !!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Name:
All 5 kids in the school
School Name:
Sandstone Primary School
Country:
Australia
e-mail address:
sandstoneps@bigpond.com
Date:
3/11/98
Time:
2:01:55 PM

Comments

We thought that you have done some great work on this page. We are a mixture of Black Fellas and White Fellas and loved the blood and guts of the roo skinning.

Seeya for now.

Name:
Nick Haywood
School Name:
Leongatha Secondary College
Country:
Australia
e-mail address:
 
Date:
3/12/98
Time:
11:03:03 AM

Comments

Hello Irene Haywood, see you soon

Name:
tenellia amanda louise
School Name:
karratha senior high school
Country:
australia
e-mail address:
 
Date:
3/16/98
Time:
12:52:09 PM

Comments

hi how ya goin we miss school

by love from Biju Amanda Lousie

Name:
B R Skidmore
School Name:
 
Country:
Australian
e-mail address:
brskid@ois.net.au
Date:
3/17/98
Time:
8:38:33 PM

Comments

You have a great Web Site and should be very proud.Our family spent 24 years in the Tom Price, Karratha areas. One of our boys passed away the same weekend as your Elder Roger Soloman 5 years ago this April. They both died of asbestos related problems. On looking through your Schools Web site you have brought back a lot of the good memories of the Pilbara and its people. Kids, the future is yours, listen to your Teachers and learn from all societies no matter who or what race we may be.

Have a Happy Easter

Bob and Mary Skidmore

Name:
Staff of Mangkaja Arts
School Name:
 
Country:
Fitzroy Crossing
e-mail address:
Mangkaja_Arts@bigpond.com
Date:
3/18/98
Time:
7:33:28 PM

Comments

We had some teachers from the local school in the art centre and they showed us your website. It's great. Thankyou. We have a website for Mangkaja Arts. Please have a look! The address is: www.users.bigpond.com/Mangkaja_Arts/webpage

Name:
dustin noah
School Name:
orchard farm middle
Country:
usa
e-mail address:
 
Date:
3/23/98
Time:
11:04:33 PM

Comments

i think your page is cool

Name:
Steve Dickson
School Name:
Currambine Primary School
Country:
Western Australia
e-mail address:
 
Date:
3/24/98
Time:
2:20:56 PM

Comments

Your photgraphs bought back some fond memories of when I taught in the Pilbara at Wickham Your Web site is great - Keep up the good work!

Name:
Tracey Cameron
School Name:
Glebe P.S.
Country:
Australia
e-mail address:
 
Date:
3/30/98
Time:
12:28:44 PM

Comments

Great site Roebourne P.S. I was trying to find out about Aboriginal games when I came across your site. What an excellent site. I found out lots about your school and I got a lot of good ideas for Glebe's homepage. Keep up the great work.

Name:
Garry Butcher
School Name:
 
Country:
Australia
e-mail address:
Butcher@collie.netserv.net.au
Date:
3/30/98
Time:
4:57:38 PM

Comments

Read about your site in the West Australian many, many months ago but have just got around to checking it out. Wish I had visited earlier- an excellent site.

Name:
Lizzy, Claire, Jessica, Brianna
School Name:
Mt. Eliza North Primary School
Country:
Australia
e-mail address:
menps@surf.net.au
Date:
4/6/98
Time:
1:07:16 PM

Comments

Hi we would like to know how many kids there are in your school. We have about 500 kids in our school. could you please write to us becouse we have many questions. We are in grade 3

Please write back soon

Thank you

Name:
Tenellia lockyer
School Name:
Karratha shs
Country:
Australia
e-mail address:
 
Date:
4/7/98
Time:
9:23:20 AM

Comments

Hello ammy and the rest of the students we were looking for the old prefects so we could show Miss Newby but we couldnt find it

Mr T Amanda said why you tookn us off KAREN

Bye Tenellia And Amanda

Name:
Margaret
School Name:
AMES CAMPSIE
Country:
AUSTRALIA
e-mail address:
cmpsames@ozemail.com.au
Date:
4/7/98
Time:
1:14:35 PM

Comments

We're very impressed with your photos and information. It's great. Thanks.

Name:
marion baumgarten
School Name:
The new Aboriginal Education Centre - Geraldton
Country:
Australia
e-mail address:
marion.baumgarten@eddept.wa.edu.au
Date:
4/9/98
Time:
1:54:51 PM

Comments

WOW. What a great website. Will pass on your email address to our schools in the mid west region. Will keep in touch with what you are all doing.

see ya marion (boma)

Name:
Carlie Dalby
School Name:
Lake Joondalup Baptist College
Country:
Australia
e-mail address:
sdred@iinet.net.au
Date:
4/13/98
Time:
2:26:04 PM

Comments

To the kids at Roebourne Primary School Mr(Campbell)Markham showed this to me I like it very much. Your School seem like a fun place.I am in year 9 at a Private School and do enjoy it but it looks like you would have alot more fun than me. Did you all have a Happy Easter, I did.Well I better go could you please write back to me I would really like it. From Carlie

Name:
Don (is good)
School Name:
The Best
Country:
Australia
e-mail address:
 
Date:
4/14/98
Time:
2:28:23 PM

Comments

Well I am truly impressed with this site! Full of relevant information, great work and terrific photos. I look forward to revisting this site a little later in the year.

Happy Easter!!

Name:
Kevin Throssell
School Name:
 
Country:
U.S.A.
e-mail address:
kthrossell@hotmail.com
Date:
4/18/98
Time:
9:42:13 PM

Comments

Like this site. Really some neat photography and interesting information.

Name:
Rob evans
School Name:
ex Roebourne ex Karratha
Country:
australia' Wickham WA
e-mail address:
 
Date:
4/26/98
Time:
9:26:02 AM

Comments

enjoyed the browse; Roebourne primary will always be special to me starting from pre-primary to grade seven such a lot of people around then this was before wickham was built;there where a lot of first things that i achieved at Roebourne primary like the first time i got the cane (OUCH)and the first time i got caught fighting by the teacher;and the first time i got caught teasing the girls;you know the teachers back then always seemed to be much older and always cranky ; oh yeah and the first time i got my name on the board

Name:
Adam & Rachel Dwight
School Name:
Priory Secondary - Portsmouth
Country:
United Kingdom
e-mail address:
david@intelligencia.com
Date:
4/26/98
Time:
6:10:47 PM

Comments

Hi, Thank you for the very interesting tour of your beautiful countryside, and for the information about your culture. Your school sounds really nice,we liked the Room 5 work on the Great White Shark and the other work we have seen was also interesting. Our Dad is going to Australia soon for a Year, he's been before lucky person. He says he will e-mail you again soon and send a photograph of us. if you would like one with some information about where we live. Lov Adam (13)and Rachel (10 1/2)

Name:
Bill
School Name:
 
Country:
USA,  Michigan
e-mail address:
wnelson@up.net
Date:
4/27/98
Time:
9:39:21 AM

Comments

I am facinated by the music. Here in America we have Native American music. There are hundreds of different tribal languages. In my area of Michigan, there is the Chippewa indian language. The Guiness Book of World Records calls it the most complex language in the world. It has over 6000 verbs. Their music sounds much like yours. They sing of the same things like hunting, fishing, animals. My part of Michigan has many Chippewa names for the towns. I am near a town called Munising. It's name comes from the Ojibway {Chippewa} language word " Minnissing". It means "place on the island" I live near the South shore of Lake Superior. The indians called it "Gitchie gumee" meaning great water. It is amazing to me how, many years ago the native people could communicate an idea in a complex language without ever having a school.

How many complete different dialects are there in your country?

I enjoyed your web site very much. Thank you, Bill Nelson Shingleton, Michigan U.S.A.

Name:
Amy Smith
School Name:
Baler Primary School
Country:
Australia
e-mail address:
reggie@norcom.net.au
Date:
4/28/98
Time:
5:13:43 PM

Comments

Howdy, I found your homepage through my school homepage and I just wanted to say I think it's excellent :o) here's my homepage address http://www.geocities.com/EnchantedForest/1056 Best wishes!

Name:
Rosemary
School Name:
St Cecilia's College
Country:
Western Australia
e-mail address:
sahlie@norcom.net.au
Date:
4/28/98
Time:
11:50:08 PM

Comments

I love visiting your web page. It is fantastic!! I can never get the real audio to work so I can hear the songs though. I love the beginning picture of the sunset and reflection!! If you would like to see some Year Three work and photos of Port Hedland from St Cecilia's College you can go to this address www.iinet.net.au/~stpauls/angus/angsindx.htm

Name:
Kathy Willsea
School Name:
Rainbow Learning Center
Country:
USA
e-mail address:
jwillsea@sltic.com
Date:
4/30/98
Time:
7:47:47 PM

Comments

Wow! Beautiful area, focused school! I came here from an Early Childhood site, didn't intend to visit Australia today... Thanks for your hospitality.

Name:
Meaghan Middlebrook
School Name:
North Arm
Country:
Australia. SE Queensland
e-mail address:
nadone@m141.aone.net.au
Date:
5/1/98
Time:
3:10:34 PM

Comments

Anyone have info on Aboriginal foods from the South East corner of Queensland We need it for a school project

Name:
Sonia Williams
School Name:
Brighton Secondary School
Country:
Australia
e-mail address:
louisew39@hotmail
Date:
5/6/98
Time:
10:52:13 AM

Comments

Hi! As I've already told you my name is Sonia Williams. I was checking out my website (Women Around The World) and wanted to see what yours was like, because we did the Australian women Emma Withnell, and as she went to Roebourne so I wanted to see if you had anything on her. Why don't you have a look at our website and then write back to me. The website is http://www.itps.de/women/

Name:
Dallas Wheatley
School Name:
Fitzroy Crossing
Country:
Australia
e-mail address:
 
Date:
5/11/98
Time:
12:52:33 PM

Comments

Not a bad page. Have not been everywhere yet but I will get there

Comments

Name:
Dorothy Waterhouse
School Name:
Bankstown Adult Migrant English Service
Country:
Sydney NSW
e-mail address:
ceedot@tig.com.au
Date:
5/26/98
Time:
4:40:14 PM

Comments

I loved the tour and I hope to visit your beautiful country one day. My students are very keen to learn all about Australia and I will show them some of your information and pictures.

Thank you.

Name:
Lynne Malone
School Name:
St Mary's AGS
Country:
Australia
e-mail address:
lmalone@stmarys.wa.edu.au
Date:
5/27/98
Time:
11:29:14 AM

Comments

Fantastic site. My knowledge of the Pilbara has blossomed

Name:
Hannah Murray
School Name:
AMES  Campsie
Country:
Sydney Australia
e-mail address:
cmpskite.com.au.
Date:
6/2/98
Time:
9:05:10 AM

Comments

Hi, I am a student of AMES and I came from China.I am learning English here and that Aboriginal cultures are a very important part our class work. We are going to the N.S.W. Art Gallery to see Aboriginal painting and performances which is part of the re-conciliation week. I am sorry for what has happened to your people in the past.

Name:
Margaret
School Name:
AMES Campsie
Country:
Australia
e-mail address:
cmpskite.com.au.
Date:
6/2/98
Time:
10:27:43 AM

Comments

Dear Everyone' I'm enjoying your site and I have attended concerts for Reconciliation Week here in Sydney. Thank you for your information and showing your school work and lifestyle. Regards Margaret

Name:
Ann O'Donnell
School Name:
University of California, Davis
Country:
United States
e-mail address:
acodonnell@ucdavis.edu
Date:
6/3/98
Time:
4:07:09 AM

Comments

This is a great page, thank you. I am a student of linguistics and I am attempting to study Yindjibarndi. It is challenging and your page made it fun!

Name:
Natalia Kujbida
School Name:
Campsie AMES
Country:
Australia
e-mail address:
cmpskite@ozemail.com.au
Date:
6/4/98
Time:
8:55:22 AM

Comments

The web site is fantastic for learning about your school and culture .I t reflects your pride and talentys-keep up the great work.

Name:
Christine Allen
School Name:
Withers Primary School, Bunbury
Country:
Western Australia
e-mail address:
callen@withersps.wa.edu.au
Date:
6/5/98
Time:
9:52:41 AM

Comments

This site is terrific!! I entered this site after reading EChalk and hearing that your IT teacher is involved in homework classes.

I am also do homework classes at our school and would be interested in knowing what types of things you do up there??

While visting your site I found the traditional singing but couldn't open the document as it said the document was not a Real Audio document. Any suggestions as to how I could open it - I've downloaded the Real Audio program already.

Chris Allen

Name:
NATALIA KUJBIDA
School Name:
CAMPSIE AMES
Country:
AUSTRALIA
e-mail address:
CMPSKITE@OZEMAIL.COM.AU
Date:
6/5/98
Time:
12:21:32 PM

Comments

YOUR WEB SITE IS FANTASTIC,INTERESTING,AND GIVES US AN INSIGHTINTO THE PILBARA.IM A TEACHER AND OUR CLASS HAS BEEN LEARNING HEAPS FROM YOU R SITE.KEEP UP THE GREAT WORK

Name:
megan turner
School Name:
forster high
Country:
nsw, australia
e-mail address:
avturner@gl.hardnet.com.au
Date:
6/8/98
Time:
5:26:21 PM

Comments

I like your web page, I used to live in Karratha. HI LLOYD TUCKER IF U ONE DAY READ THIS, U PROBABLY DON'T REMEMBER ME BUT I JUST WANT TO SAY "YOUR A BABE AND I MISS YA"

Name:
Dr Chris Harrison
School Name:
 
Country:
BathurstIsland
e-mail address:
julanimawu@taunet.net.au
Date:
6/11/98
Time:
10:30:01 PM

Comments

say to all healthworkers at Mawarnkarra from Dr Chris

Name:
tenellia and friends
School Name:
karratha senior high
Country:
australia
e-mail address:
 
Date:
6/12/98
Time:
1:36:43 PM

Comments

hi there hope you a having a good time in schoo bye hope we meet again soonl

Name:
sam
School Name:
I.E.P.S
Country:
AUSTRALIA
e-mail address:
 
Date:
6/23/98
Time:
7:22:52 PM

Comments

HI COOL SITE

Name:
David Westley
School Name:
A distant memory
Country:
Australia
e-mail address:
david.Westley@hi.riotinto.com.au
Date:
6/27/98
Time:
7:07:42 AM

Comments

Wonderful site. Glad to see you have pride in your work and are happy to show it off. (I'm only a local from Karratha)...

Name:
Davina B Woods
School Name:
 
Country:
Australia
e-mail address:
davinabw@bigpond.com.au
Date:
7/1/98
Time:
11:06:50 AM

Comments

As a Murri woman I am pleased with and proud of those who have put this website together. Congratulations

Name:
Dianne
School Name:
 
Country:
Australia
e-mail address:
drivein@kisser.net.au
Date:
7/7/98
Time:
11:25:36 AM

Comments

Every now & then I drop in and visit your pages to see what Mr Throssell has been up to. Your web pages are always so interesting and best of all, always kept up to date with variety and new photos and stories. Keep it up Roebourne Primary you are leading the way... Best wishes for the new term :-(

Name:
Connie  Hayes
School Name:
Doon C.B.S.,  Co. Limerick.
Country:
Ireland
e-mail address:
 
Date:
7/7/98
Time:
5:16:42 PM

Comments

I am a teacher doing a training course. I think I might have taught with Mary Nealon. In Sept. our school will have internet. Will contact you then.

Name:
ME
School Name:
Not telling
Country:
WA
e-mail address:
HMMM DONT KNOW
Date:
7/9/98
Time:
5:36:31 PM

Comments

On the front page the animated aboriginal flag you cant see the black half at the top of the flag. I think that this would make it look a lot better That is All GoodBye

Name:
Mary Waldrup
School Name:
Candler Elementary School
Country:
USA
e-mail address:
mwaldrup@candler.buncombe.k12.nc.us
Date:
7/13/98
Time:
9:38:20 AM

Comments

Hi, My school year begins for children on August 10, 1998. My class would love to email with children in Australia. We have internet access in our classroom. I teach a Pre First Class - 5, 6, & 7 year olds. Please write to us! Thanks.

Name:
James Nealon
School Name:
Self employed
Country:
Stonehall, Co.Limerick, Ireland.
e-mail address:
jnealon@tinet.ie
Date:
7/14/98
Time:
3:30:19 AM

Comments

Hello roebourne, Great to see your site. hope you are looking after my sister Mary Nealon over there because i don't know if she will see this or not. Be back soon. James Nealon.

Name:
Yvonne Bristow
School Name:
 
Country:
Australia
e-mail address:
bob@kisser.net.au
Date:
7/14/98
Time:
3:01:51 PM

Comments

Great pages, congrats to all the kids at Roebourne. Hope Millstream is easy to carry being stooped with culture, or is it steeped in culture? Keep up the good work. Will certainly browse again.