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.
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.
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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 National Water Week website is the portal to a national schedule of programs and events that encourage protection, rehabilitation and improvement of water environments such as streams, wetlands, waterways, beaches, and estuaries. This year, the theme for National Water Week is ‘Securing Our Water Future’.
As part of the AUSSI-WA celebrations, a teacher from each region of Ribbons of Blue will be acknowledged for their long term committment to the program.
Several teachers from each region are invited to the evening. These awards will mark the 20th anniversary of Ribbons of Blue in WA.
Other resources can be found on the WATER Theme on the CMIS website
The first Peace Day was celebrated on September 21, 1982 and officially declared in 2002.
The video above is of a song from the International Day Of Peace Alliance – a group in Brisbane which has initiated a project for schools - Peace Doves for Children in Conflict Zones . The aim is show support for children in Conflict Areas by sending them paper doves. An instuction sheet can be found at this linkIf your school doesn’t want to send the doves away, why not display them in the classroom or in Peace Trees around the school.
The Culture of Peace is a new initiative aimed at uniting the strenghts of existing organisations to build peace for future generations. It will be the Internet anchor for a Global World Peace Celebrations website where people from around the world can post videos and messages relating to the achievemnet of peace through environmental sustainabiulity.
11 Days of Global Unity Sept. 11-21 is an annual promotion of peace, justice and environmental responsibility that communities and organizations take part in around the world. It culminates on U.N. International Day of Peace.
Resources to support Peace Studies can be found on the CMIS Resource Bank.
To coincide with 2009 being the year of the Blood Donor, the Australian Red Cross Blood Service has launched a new interactive website aimed at students in years 7-1o.
Blood Buddies is a cross-curricular site which allows students to discover the why and how of Blood Donation. There is a Virtual Blood Donor Tour which takes the user through what happens when one donates and the requirements of being a donor. The site also explains the science of blood and uncovers some of the myths associatied with donating blood. Teachers’ Notes with curriculum links are included on the site.
Students are future blood donors and this site is a valuable tool in encouraging them to consider becoming donors when they are old enough.
Did you know that the Australian flag is the only national flag that has ever flown over an entire continent?
It has done so since it was first raised on the site of the new Capital City in 1908. The flag was first flown in 1901 over the dome of the Exhibition Building in Melbourne which then housed the Parliament.
For this 108th Anniversary of the Australian Flag being flown for the first time, schools are encouraged to hold flag raising ceremonies on the day. Information about the flag can be found on the Australian National Flag Association website along with messages from the Governor-General and other dignitaries. Teachers can also find information on lessons. and a timeline of events. A blank flag for colouring can be found at this page and a video of the Story of the Flag is also available for download from the website.
On the Federal Government website It’s an Honour, there is some excellent information about the significance of flag elements and protocols to be followed when flying the flag. Schools can obtain a free copy of the publication Australian flags from electorate offices of Federal Members of Parliament and Senators. A brochure guide about National Flag Day can be downloaded from the website.
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