Every child has the right to a life free from discrimination.
Directed by John Rocco.
Imagine Asia, Philippines.
In 1989, the Convention on the Rights of the Child became the first legally binding international convention to affirm human rights for all children. While great progress has been made on child rights in the past 20 years, much work remains to be done.
What is the CRC? – It is the first legally binding international instrument to incorporate the full range of human rights—including civil, cultural, economic, political and social rights. The Convention has achieved near-universal acceptance, having now been ratified by 193 parties – more than belong to the United Nations or have acceded to the Geneva Conventions.
Do you know what the rights of the child are? – Check here
Voices of Youth is a website where young people can relate their stories. Registration is required to participate. This could be a useful activity for schools.
Congratulations to Borden PS for being recognised for their work in Reconciliation.
Having no indigenous students at the school did not stop the school undertaking an exciting project to investigate the town’s rich Nyoongar history.
Other Award winners which were announced at the Wardarnji Aboriginal Cultural Festival on November 14th can be accessed at this link
PALS is an initiative of the Department of Indigenous Affairs, in partnership with BHP Billiton, that encourages young Western Australians to develop projects that promote and advance reconciliation.
Congratulations to Philip Allen from Perth Modern School, Julie Boston from John Curtin College of the Arts, Fiona Farren from South Bunbury PS, Paul Fuller from Orange Grove PS and Lynda Smyth from Gooseberry Hill PS who received awards for being dedicated, innovative and inspiring teachers.
Check the CMIS Tech Focus blog for a short feature on Paul’s podcasts and his contributions to the professional development of teachers using technology in educational settings.
Image by Brooks Elliott used under CC Attribution Share Alike license
Activities are happening all over the city including Government House Gardens, FESA Museum and Stirling Gardens. The Local Studies Library situated in the Law Chambers in Hay St. will be open from 11 am – 3 pm to view a collection of photos and other displays on history of Perth. They also have children’s activities and a prize quiz that will take you on a journey round the city.
A full list of Activities can be downloaded here.
Teachers can incorporate the CMIS Theme page on Western Australia in studies about Perth’s History
Remembrance Day – also known as Poppy Day, Armistice Day (the event it commemorates) or Veterans Day – is a day to commemorate the sacrifices of members of the armed forces and of civilians in times of war, specifically since the First World War. It is observed on 11 November to recall the end of World War I on that date in 1918. The day was specifically dedicated by King George V, on 7 November 1919, to the observance of members of the armed forces who were killed during war.
History and SOSE teachers are advised that Remembrance Day ceremony outline and historical background can be found online at the Department of Veterans’ Affairs Remembrance Day Page.
Picture books to support units of work on Remembrance Day include Memorial by Gary Crew and Shaun Tan and In Flanders Fields by Norman Jorgensen & Brian Harrison-Lever.
Completing a CMIS Topic Search of the CMIS Resource Bank using the keyword ‘war’ will give a listing of almost 300 resources that could be used in a unit of work about war. Remember – your search can be narrowed by Phase of Development, Learning Area and Outcomes.
If you have any great resources to support this topic let us know. Be the first! Click on the ‘No comments’ link below this post. Once your comment has been accepted the link will change to show the number of comments received
The Australian Teacher Librarian of the Year Award recognises and honours an exceptional Australian teacher librarian in a school setting whose professional practice has a positive impact on student achievement and information literacy.
Visit theCMIS School Library Support pages for information to support library staff in all aspects of their role including:
Promoting the library
Managing resources
Technology
Finance
Professional development
Copyright
Policies
Several inspirational library-themed videos are available in the CMIS VodPod. The videos can also be viewed via the VodPod widget in this blog’s sidebar.
350 could well be the most important number in the world at the moment.
350–as in parts per million, is the level scientists have identified as the safe upper limit for CO2 in our
atmosphere and is included in the Draft UN resolution.
As a lead up to COP15, the Climate Change Conference in Copenhagen being held in December several activities are being planned. Participants from all corners of the world are contributing and you can too.
The international Day of Climate Action will occur on the 24th (coincidentally United Nations Day) and that’s where 350 comes in.
At 350.org you can read about the science behind this number. Other websites of interest include The World is Ready ; A Climate for Change and WWF- Climate Trackers.
Proclamation Day 21 October 1890 marked Western Australia being granted responsible (self) government.
The Celebrate WA website has information about the historic significance of the day and the many events which are happening during the week.
Special events include Government House being open to the public every day during the week, a community picnic at Whiteman Park and “Our Story, Our Treasures” exhibition at the State Library.
The CMIS Evaluatin website theme page for Western Australia has other resources to explore.
The CMIS Evaluation Blog is published by Curriculum Materials Information Services (CMIS), Department of Education and Training, Western Australia. It is designed to provide news about current events, resources and research to assist staff in schools to become aware of the most up-to-date, relevant resources for learning and teaching. The CMIS Evaluation Blog is supported by 3 specialist blogs: Fiction Focus, Primary Focus and Technology Focus.
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