21/08/2026
Introducing Djilyara. - the name gifted to our new Class 1s this term, by their class teacher Rosie.
For those that aren't familiar, Djilyara is the Noongar name for the WA native blue-banded bee. Djilyara is a friend we see every day throughout southern Western Australia, and of course, right here at Silver Tree.
When the Silver Tree Steiner School community recently gathered for assembly, we were treated to one of the most special occasions of the school year. When a Class 1 Teacher names their class, a subtle shift occurs in the consciousness of the school. “I love it!" and "How clever!” can be heard from children, parents, and faculty.
Class Teacher Rosie was patient in allowing the name to come forth through observations of the children. Djilyara is a gentle bee, both solitary and social, whose busy work pollinates a wider variety of native plants than any other bee.
"The Djilyara children are a group of busy bees! They love to immerse themselves in nature and work with the natural materials readily available to them. They love to get their hands dirty, turning the ground as they build, craft, dig, problem-solve, and create. Just like Djilyara, they are hardworking and determined and can quickly adapt to the changes around them. I see a group with the strength and confidence to work and be by themselves, while simultaneously knowing when to work together in harmony and cohesion." Rosie, Class Teacher.
Djilyara, may your name anchor your journey at Silver Tree and retain a deeply held meaning for you and your Class Teacher, always.
