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582:, or native cat, which is part of the Milky Way Dreaming, was his totem, and his physical features resembled a cat. He participated in printmaking workshops at the centre, and became a resident painter at the centre. He often used the kangaroo
359:, Cockatoo Primary School. Exchange visits are organised where groups of Year 5 pupils and accompanying teachers visit Ramingining for a week. A few weeks or months later, Ramingining students from Year 5 and 6 visit Cockatoo Primary School.
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