The Rocks Educators Network Teachers Open Day 2012
LEARN, PLAY AND STAY - EDUCATION IN THE ROCKS.
The Rocks Education Network Open Day for teachers on Sunday 26 February 2012 is designed to inform educators about the wonderful range of educational resources available for school excursions in The Rocks and East Circular Quay.
Venues that normally charge for admission or tours will be FREE FOR TEACHERS with discount rates offered for accompanying friends and family.
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Participating venues include:
- Australian Theatre for Young People
- The Big Dig Archaeology Education Centre at Sydney Harbour YHA
- Government House
- Justice & Police Museum
- Merchant's House
- Museum of Contemporary Art
- Museum of Sydney
- The Rocks Discovery Museum
- The Rocks Walking Tours
- The Royal Botanic Garden, Sydney
- Susannah Place Museum
- Sydney Learning Adventures
- Sydney Observatory
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Australian Theatre for Young People (ATYP) We have something for students at every stage. See an ATYP show and extend the experience with our professional practitioners afterwards. Or perhaps your drama class needs a fresh breath of 'The Wharf' air at your school. Our committed team will work with you whether you're from the far reaches of the country or from just down the road. We look forward to seeing you and your students in 2012 to inspire creativity and learning in an imaginative and practical way. Contact details: |
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The Big Dig Archaeology Education Centre at Sydney Harbour YHA The Big Dig Archaeology Education Centre at Sydney Harbour YHA is the largest urban archaeological development ever completed in Australia. Since opening in 2010 it has received numerous prestigious awards in the fields of archaeology, education, heritage development, tourism and sustainability. The Big Dig Archaeology Education Centre is a two-classroom, purpose-built facility which offers professionally-delivered education programs about this important heritage-listed site. The programs are run by Sydney Learning Adventures and the Historic Houses Trust. Explore how archaeologists find out about the past with a series of five new curriculum-specific programs developed by Zarwood Education. Our experiential, hands-on programs look closely at a real archaeological site and have a lasting impact on students. Sydney Harbour YHA offers groups of up to 110 students affordable, modern Contact details: |
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Government House A visit to Government House provides a rare glimpse inside the working State House of the NSW Governor. Set against the backdrop of the magnificent State Rooms, students participate in free curriculum-linked programs that address HSIE outcomes. Programs for Stage 1 focus on celebrations past and present, how the house has been a focal point for community celebrations and students even re-enact the 1855 Queen's Birthday Ball. Stage 3 programs pose the questions: What happens at Government House? What is the Governor's role? As citizens, what responsibilities do we have? Students explore these questions while developing an understanding of the relationship between government, law, society and themselves. ESL tours that encourage students to practice English in functional ways are also popular. Contact details: |
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Justice & Police Museum Contact details: |
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Sydney Learning Adventures Designed for all stages of learning from kindergarten to year 12, SLA's programs provide an interactive, multi-layered learning experience. All programs are developed by teachers and implemented by our dynamic guide team. Curriculum links: HSIE, English, History, Ancient History, Stage 5 Elective History, Aboriginal Studies, Earth and Environmental Science, Geography. Duration: All programs run for 120 minutes unless otherwise specified. All programs include a teachers resource pack with pre- and post-excursion activities. Risk assessments and teacher resources can be downloaded from our website. Contact details: |
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Museum of Sydney Built on the site of Australia's first Government House, The Museum of Sydney provides students a unique opportunity to explore Sydney's past and present. Students meet our city's first people, inspect models of the First Fleet ships and view the archaeological remains of first Government House and objects uncovered by a number of digs on the site. Primary programs linked to the HSIE syllabus develop students' understanding of the cultures of the Aboriginal peoples of Sydney and the impact the British colonisation had upon them and the environment. High school programs are available in History, providing opportunities for students to engage with primary and secondary sources. Current exhibitions can be incorporated into programs, especially selected photographic exhibitions that offer students a context for developing skills and knowledge in critical and historical analysis of photographs as well as utilizing the 'frames' to explore photographic works. Contact details: |
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The Rocks Discovery Museum The exhibits are filled with interactive touch screens as well as audio and visual elements to bring the history of The Rocks and its people to life. Primary and secondary teachers can book guided or free self-guided tours to help students learn about the area's traditional landowners, the establishment Contact details: |
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The Rocks Walking Tours The Rocks Walking Tours Education Program specialises in the history and heritage of The Rocks, Millers Point and Circular Quay. It introduces generations of students to the importance of these areas and their place in our history. Our walking tours are conducted in a safe and stimulating environment by our qualified team of guides in the preserved 19th century historic landscape of Sydney's oldest neighbourhoods. The program is continually reviewed ensuring ongoing relevance to the current syllabus with KLAs of History, English and HSIE offering a variety of tours for primary and secondary school students. Program includes perennial favourites The Arrival of The First Fleet with Costumes and Beatie Bow's Sydney. These historically significant precincts provide a valuable outdoor educational experience that encourages ongoing learning about our fascinating past and present heritage. We look forward to welcoming teachers and students to The Rocks to experience this unique story. Contact details: |
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The Royal Botanic Garden, Sydney Located on Sydney Harbour, the Royal Botanic Garden Sydney is not only a site of historical significance and spectacular plant displays, it's also a place of beauty where people come for peace, relaxation and education. The gardens contain many themed environments such as temperate rainforest, succulent garden, oriental garden, herb garden and Cadi Jam Ora: First Encounters Garden. These environments provide the perfect setting for students to gain the skills and knowledge needed to engage with plants and nature. Community Education offer quality learning experiences in these themed gardens and biomes. Our lessons aim to increase students' understanding and appreciation of plants and the environment through hands-on activities. All lessons are closely linked to the NSW Board of Studies syllabus outcomes and are conducted by highly qualified and experienced Trust staff. We're creating new lessons to compliment the new Australian curriculum and are involved in joint educational experiences with nearby partners. Contact details: |
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Susannah Place Museum Contact details: |
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Museum of Contemporary Art Currently undergoing a major building redevelopment, the MCA will reopen 31 March 2012 with state-of-the-art facilities in the new National Centre for Creative Learning (NCCL). Contact details: For National Centre for Creative Learning (NCCL) |
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Sydney Observatory Contact details: |
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