Story

Long before the world was busy, and people still listen closely to Country, the night sky was a great campfire above the Earth. The stars were not distant lights, they were ancestors. When a person lived well, cared for others, and honoured the land their spirited was lifted into the sky. They became a star, joining the old ones who have gone before. From above, they watched over their families guide them through darkness. Children were taught to look up, not just with their eyes, but with their hearts. “The stars know your name” , the Elders would say. “One day you will return to them until then live in a way that makes the sky proud”.

Artist – Jenny Sheward-Spence – Nature Play Resources. December 2025