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AUSTAR for schools Marine Science month
In April AUSTAR for schools and Discovery Channel will be travelling to schools in Cairns and Townsville with Emmy nominated underwater cinematographer and qualified marine biologist, Richard Fitzpatrick.
Richard specialises in the study of sharks and has shot more than 50 films for clients including Discovery Channel. He is renowned for filming complex behavioural sequences – many never seen before. His current research activities include a long-term reef shark monitoring program at Osprey Reef in the Coral Sea and the satellite tagging of Tiger sharks in the Far Northern Section of the Great Barrier Reef, most recently featured in Discovery Channel’s two hour special ‘Mysteries of Shark Coast.’
Richard will be hosting marine science workshops for marine students at St Augustine’s Secondary School (Cairns), Townsville Grammar School and Townsville State high School.
Students will be treated to a multimedia presentation on the sharks of the Great Barrier Reef and Coral Sea including conservation work, reef shark research and tiger shark research. Richard will also involve students in a practical lesson on what makes a shark, feeding and reproduction and will demonstrate current tracking technologies.
Upon completion of each school visit AUSTAR for schools will present a $2000 grant to the participating school, to be used by the school towards science resources for students.
Previous Events
AUSTAR for schools Music Month October 2009
In October AUSTAR for schools and the Country Music Channel (CMC) brought award winning singer-songwriter, Amber Lawrence to schools in Armidale, Tamworth and Gunnedah as part of the AUSTAR for schools Music Month in October.
Amber has won a host of awards including Independent Artist of the Year and Independent Album of the Year last year and has just released her highly anticipated second album "When It All Comes Down" in August 2009.
Amber hosted music workshops for music students at schools in Armidale, Tamworth and Gunnedah. Students will be treated to a special acoustic performace by Amber, giving students an inight into music, performance and song writing. Amber also discussed opportunities for students to get involved in the music and entertainment industry and encouraged school students to pursue their goals.
AUSTAR for schools presented each participating school with a $2000 grant and a fender acoustic guitar upon completion of the workshops. This grant is to be used by the school to purchase educational/music resources for students.
http://www.countrymusicchannel.com.au
AUSTAR for schools Sports Month - September 2009
In September Rugby League legend and Fox Sports commentator, Laurie Daley travelled to schools in regional New South Wales as part of the AUSTAR for schools Sports Month. Laurie Daley along with experienced coaches from Australian Rugby League Development (ARLD) and Country Rugby League (CRL) visited schools and provided professional rugby league clinics and healthy lifestyle assemblies for school students at schools in Ulladulla, Shoalhaven Heads and Oak Flats. Australian Rugby League Development and Country Rugby League are committed to delivering a variety of high quality rugby league experiences for both boys and girls at the grass roots level. The clinics teach students about a sensible approach to a healthy lifestyle, and ensure a positive rugby league experience through fun practical sessions.
AUSTAR for schools presented each partcipating school with a $2000 grant upon completion of the clinic. This grant is to be used by the school to purchase sporting resources for students.
http://www.arldevelopment.com.au/kiama
AUSTAR for Schools Weather Month August 2009
In August AUSTAR for schools and The Weather Channel travelled to Tasmania as part of the AUSTAR for schools Weather Month.
Senior Meteorologist Richard “Dick” Whitaker visited schools in Launceston and Hobart to give students an insight into some of Tasmania’s highly variable weather, taking a look at some of the extreme situations that have occurred in the past. Dick’s presentation highlighted the impact severe weather can have on Tasmania and how people can prepare for severe weather conditions including what to look out for. The AUSTAR for schools Weather Month gave students the opportunity to present the weather in front of a blue screen, just like a professional weather presenter! Each student also received their very own weather kit jam-packed with weather activities where they will get to make their very own Barometer!
As a special bonus, The Weather Channel skydiver landed on a target in Launceston and Hobart, a stunt which symbolised water droplets falling into dams highlighting the importance of water supplies and dam levels.
http://www.weatherchannel.com.au
AUSTAR For Schools Indigenous Cooking Month July 2009
In July AUSTAR for schools and National Indigenous Television (NITV) brought traditional Aboriginal cooking demonstrations to Food Technology students at schools in the Northern Territory. Popular Aboriginal chef and star of Outback Cafe', Mark Olive visitied schools in Darwin and Alice Springs giving students and insight into traditional Aboriginal cooking using native Australian ingredients, promoting the importance of healthy eating and good food choices. Mark also taught students about Aboriginal culture and how traditional food and cooking is an important part of the Aboriginal culture.
AUSTAR for Schools Sports Month June 2009
In June Football Development Australia and FOX SPORTS brought world class football training clinics to children in regional Queensland and the far North Coast of New South Wales . Professional coaches from Football Development Australia visited schools in the Gold Coast, Tweed Heads and Burleigh Heads encouraging kids to get active and involved in team sports, promoting a healthy active lifestyle and teaching them football and teamwork skills in the process.
AUSTAR for schools presented each participating school with a $2000 grant upon completion of the clinic. This grant is to be used by the school to purchase sporting resources.
http://www.footballdevelopment.com.au
AUSTAR for Schools Science Month May 2009
In May Discovery Science and AUSTAR brought well known Astronomer, David Reneke to schools in regional New South Wales as part of the AUSTAR for schools Science Month and to celebrate the International Year of Astronomy 2009. As a writer and educator David has over 40 years experience in astronomy with links to some of the world’s leading astronomical institutions. 2009 marked the International Year of Astronomy and David gave students an insight into the evolution of the universe, stars, galaxies, black holes and the latest discoveries in astronomy from around the world. David’s program aligns with the current school curriculum and he uses the most up to date visual material available from NASA and the Hubble telescope. David will also taught students how to use a telescope and what to look for in the night sky.
http://www.discoverychannel.com.au
AUSTAR for Schools News and Media Month April 2009
In April Sky News and AUSTAR brought popular Sky News presenter, Celina Edmonds to schools in regional Victoria as part of the AUSTAR for schools News and Media Month. Celina has worked in the media for 17 years and has worked at Sky News for approximately 4 years hosting Sky News First Edition with Terry Willesee. Celina began her career in regional newspapers in country New South Wales. Celina shared her background with a presentation to students about how she became a presenter for Sky News and opportunities to get involved in the television and media industry. Students were also given the opportunity to compile a ‘local news’ story that showcased something of interest in their local community.
AUSTAR for Schools Sports Month - November 2008
This month AUSTAR and FOX SPORTS took world class football training clinics to children in regional NSW schools. Professional coaches from Football Development Australia will be visited schools in Albury, Wagga Wagga and Griffith and encouraged children to get active and involved in team sports, promoting a healthy active lifestyle, football and teamwork skills.
AUSTAR for schools presented each school visited with a $2000 grant upon completion of the clinic. This grant is to be used by the school for sporting resources for the students.
AUSTAR For Schools Music Month September 2008
This month AUSTAR and the Country Music Channel (CMC) took successful young up and coming CMC music artists, Morgan Evans and Shea Fisher to schools in South Australia.
Morgan won the 2007 National Telstra Road To Tamworth Competition and was Rock Artist of The Year (with his band SOLVER) at the 2006 MusicOz Awards. Shea is also a successful artist in her own right supporting Steve Forde and The Flange on his 2006 national tour and releasing her debut album “Everyday Girl” in July 2007 at the age of 19.
Morgan and Shea played a special acoustic performance and gave students an insight into music, performance and song writing. Students were given the opportunity to learn a song with Morgan and Shea, which they will then performed together. Morgan and Shea shared their regional backgrounds and discussed opportunities for getting involved in the music and entertainment industry.
http://www.countrymusicchannel.com.au
AUSTAR for Schools Performing Arts Month August 2008
This month AUSTAR and Showtime took Showtime presenter, Nell Schofield to schools in Tasmania. Nell hosts Showtime’s quality independent and arthouse films. She is also guest reporter for the weekly entertainment program Showtime Movie News and presents Showcase at NIDA on Showcase. In 2005 Nell was nominated for an ASTRA award for Favourite Female Subscription Television Presenter. She is also the film reviewer for Channel 9’s flagship program ‘Sunday’.
Nell will gave students an insight into the art of interviews, script writing techniques and presenting on camera. Students were involved in a number of different interactive activities. Students were given the opportunity to take turns at being a presenter and producer and craft a news piece to present to camera which was recorded and given to the school at the end of the workshop. Nell shared her background and discussed opportunities for getting involved in the performing arts industry.
AUSTAR For Schools Climate & Weather Month July 2008
This month AUSTAR and The Weather Channel took The Weather Channel’s Senior Meteorologist to schools in Dubbo, Orange and Bathurst. Richard “Dick” Whitaker presented “Australia’s Natural Disasters”, taking a look at some of the major droughts, floods, thunderstorms and tropical cyclones that have affected Australia and highlighted the impact severe weather can have on our country. His presentation involved students in a number of different interactive weather experiments and gave them the opportunity to present the weather in front of a blue screen, just like a professional weather presenter!
As a special bonus in Dubbo a Weather Channel skydiver landed on a target on the school oval symbolising water droplets falling into dams. This activity gave students an insight into dam levels, water restrictions, rainfall deficiencies and rainfall outlook.
http://www.weatherchannel.com.au
AUSTAR For Schools Healthy LifeStyle Month June 2008
This month AUSTAR and The LifeStyle Channel brought traditional Aboriginal cooking demonstrations to students in regional Queensland schools. Aboriginal chef, Mark Olive from The LifeStyle Channel visited schools in Maroochydore, Toowoomba and the Gold Coast involving students in live cooking demonstrations and giving students an insight into traditional Aboriginal cooking using native Australian ingredients and promoting the importance of healthy eating and good food choices.
http://www.lifestylechannel.com.au
AUSTAR For Schools Sports Month May 2008
This month, AUSTAR and Setanta Sports brought world class football training clinics to children in regional Victorian schools. Professional coaches from Football Development Australia and the AC Milan Youth Development Coaching team visited schools in Shepparton, Bendigo and Ballarat and encouraged children to get active and involved in team sports, promoting a healthy active lifestyle, football and teamwork skills.
http://www.footballdevelopment.com.au
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