CMIS Evaluation Primary Focus » Themes

National Reconciliation Week

catherina — Fri, 29 May 2009 00:42:28 +0000

We are into day three of National Reconciliation Week. The theme this year is: “See the person, not the stereotype.” Check out the website for information and resources. There is much food for thought and discussion.

A good print resource that throws light on the Aboriginal experience of Maralinga, but which is also relevant for Aboriginal experience elsewhere in Australia, is the recently published book, Maralinga: the Anangu Story.

Free Junior Primary Resources for Download

catherina — Fri, 22 May 2009 02:31:19 +0000

SparkleBox is a UK website with 1000s of ideas and printable resources for literacy, numeracy and common Junior Primary topics that are free for download under Creative Commons terms. Topics include: everyday life, living things, ourselves, places, weather and seasons, art and design, celebrations, religion, fantasy, physical education and role-play. Also available are photos of classroom displays that teachers have shared, and signs, labels and banners.