The Bunurong people of the Kulin Nation lived in Clyde and hunted kangaroos, possums, wombats and caught eels in Tooradin. They also enjoyed a range of shellfish. They often passed through Clyde North from the coast on the way to the Dandenong ranges area. This was evident when oyster shell remnants were found in Clyde North along Cardinia Creek.

At Birranga College the symbol of the oyster shell represents each student’s capacity to find the ‘pearl’ within themselves – to value the innate goodness and unique talents of each of us. We can only find and value that special talent within us by caring for those around us, learning about the world, and our place in it, and connecting positively with others.