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Dingo Simon, from the Durong Dingo Sanctuary, with Honey and Zahra\u00a0at The Ration Shed today (Photo: \u00a0The Ration Shed)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Aunty Sandra Morgan and Rocko Langton … working hard behind the scenes at The Ration Shed<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

August 8, 2014<\/strong><\/p>\n

There were a couple of very special visitors at Cherbourg State School’s NAIDOC celebrations at The Ration Shed today.<\/p>\n

Dingo Simon, \u00a0from the Durong Dingo Sanctuary, brought along “Honey”, a ginger Alpine Dingo; and her pup “Zahra”.<\/p>\n

The visit had been scheduled for weeks but wasn’t confirmed until yesterday when permission from Biosecurity Queensland was granted.<\/p>\n

Dingo Simon said the government organisation had also now given him approval to keep the pup, but with strict conditions.<\/p>\n

The dingoes proved popular with the Year 5-7 and Year 2 Alt Ed students who visited The Ration Shed with principal Peter Sansby and their teachers.<\/p>\n

All the students had the opportunity to have a cuddle with Zahra.<\/p>\n

The children also listened as the children’s book, “Dingoes Are Not Dogs”, written by former school principal Chris Sarra and published by Budburra Books, was read aloud.<\/p>\n

Dingoes have played an important role in traditional Aboriginal culture for thousands of years but these days, the native animal is a declared Class 2 pest by the State Government. Keeping a dingo in Queensland without a permit can attract a $30,000 fine.<\/p>\n

The Cherbourg children split into three groups to enjoy various NAIDOC activities – including painting with Robert “Rocko” Langton – and to explore The Ration Shed with help from Aunty Sandra Morgan and Aunty Ada Simpson.<\/p>\n

They then enjoyed lunch, which included wallaby stew and johnny cakes.<\/p>\n

* * *<\/strong><\/center>Another highlight of the afternoon was the presentation of a framed aerial photograph of Cherbourg State School to Sophie Jacobs who retired today. <\/strong><\/p>\n

Sophie and her sister Martina, who also retired today, have clocked up an amazing total of 74 years of service at the school.<\/p>\n

“I enjoyed all my years at the school. I am going to miss everybody,” Aunty Sophie said.<\/p>\n

“I have worked under 10 principals and I have seen many teachers come and go.”<\/p>\n

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