Programmes at the Centre : For Schools

Amy & Louis

Libby Gleeson and Freya Blackwood

CBCA Early Childhood Book of the Year 2007

The beautiful book is about the joyous bond between two young friends, Amy and Louis.  They do everything together but when Amy and her family move far away, they discover that friendship can last over any distance.  In this engaging story, Freya's warm and emotive illustrations and Libby's finely crafted text capture the imagination and creativity of childhood, the pain of separation and the children's hopes.  The perfect book to reinforce the power of friendship.

Suitable: PrePrimary to Year 3

Australian Curriculum Links
Literature and Context, Responding to Literature, Examining Literature

Journey of the Sea Turtle

Mark Wilson

Winner Whitley Award for Children's Literature 2010

In this stunningly illustrated book, acclaimed environmental storyteller, Mark Wilson, highlights the fragile existence of one of Australia's most beautiful and beloved creatures.  The book traces the life of the loggerhead sea turtle from the beach of birth and the predators there, to the dangers she faces at sea.

Suitable:  PrePrimary to Year 3

Australian Curriculum Links
Literature and Context, Responding to Literature, Examining Literature, Biological Sciences

Cross-Curriculum Priorities: Sustainability

The Little Refugee

Anh Do, Suzanne Do and Bruce Whatley

Anh Do's incredible story about his family's escape from war-torn Vietnam and his childhood in Australia is told in this picture book adaptation of the The Happiest Refugee.  Dramatic, touching and funny, The LIttle Refugee is a timely tale about  one family's survival against the odds, and a very personal account about the transforming power of hope and happiness. 

Suitable: Year 4 to Year 7

Australian Curriculum Links 
Literature and Context, Responding to Literature, Examining Literature; Australia as a Nation (Year 6 History) 

Cross-Curriculum Priorities: Asia and Australia's engagement with Asia

The Legend of Moondyne Joe

Mark Greenwood and Frane Lessac

Moondyne Joe was not known for blazing gunfights or robbing banks!  It was the convict bushranger's ability to esacpe every time he was placed behind bars that won him fame and the affection of the early WA settlers.  This is a superb depiction of the greatest escape artist of Australia's convict era. 

Suitable: Year 4 to Year 8

Australian Curriculum Links
Literature and Context, Responding to Literature, Examining Literature, Creating Literature
The Australian Colonies (Year 5 History)

After your workshop at the Centre, why not visit Fremantle Prison, where the tour includes a visit to Moondyne Joe's cell.  For Fremantle Prison bookings contact schoolbookings@fremantleprison.com.au

Centre Classics

For Upper Primary/Secondary Students

The Centre offers a selection of challenging, engaging two- hour workshops for upper primary/secondary students that can be tailored to your students’ needs. Please choose from the outstanding selection below and ring the Centre to discuss your session.
- Home and Away by John Marsden and Matt Ottley
- The Great Bear by Libby Gleeson and Armin Greder
-Tales from Outer Suburbia by Shaun Tan
- The Arrival by Shaun Tan
- The Red Tree by Shaun Tan
- The Viewer by Gary Crew and Shaun Tan
- The Kraken by Gary Crew and Marc McBride
- The Watertower by Gary Crew and Steven Woolman
- Beneath the Surface by Gary Crew and Steven Woolman
- Old Ridley by Gary Crew and Marc McBride
- Fox by Margaret Wild and Ron Brooks

  

Make Your Own Picture Book Workshop

The perfect workshop to prepare your students for children's picture book competitions or curriculum programmes.  This workshop explores the concepts of gaining ideas, editing, storyboards, dummy books, layout and illustration techniques and can be tailored to your requirements.

Suitable: Year 4 - Year 12  
Duration: 2 or 4 hours

Poetry Writing Workshop

Would you like your students to enjoy poetry writing? Why not bring them along to experience a variety of poetry styles and techniques! Our Education Officers present fun-filled workshops based on the methods of Australian poets that we have worked with, such as Catherine Bateson, Libby Hathorn and Peter McFarlane.

Suitable: Year 5 - Year 12

Duration: 2 hours
 

Writing Workshop

Writing workshops with an emphasis on writing techniques, narrative or persuasive strategies can be tailor-made for your class. Our Education Officers combine ideas they have obtained from Australian children and young adult writers together with the artwork and/or process of the many picture books that have been exhibited at the Centre to present enjoyable and practical writing workshops.
 
Suitable: Year 5 - Year 12

Duration: 2 hours