Book Week is celebrated each year to acknowledge the wonderful role that books and stories play in our lives. It showcases new and exciting Australian books and authors and highlights how important reading is. To celebrate 2013 Book Week, Taronga Western Plains Zoo has joined forces with Literature Live! to bring you exciting, educational workshops.
Description
Aleesah and Zoo Education Officers will talk about books and animals. In various sessions, Aleesah will read her books Puggle’s Problem, Warambi and Fangs and explain the writing and illustration process. Zoo Education Officers will introduce some amazing animals including echidnas, possums, snakes and crocodiles plus many others. Face-to-face sessions offer hands-on opportunities for students. Questions allowed throughout. These workshops foster education and a love of animals and books. Perfect for celebrating Book Week!
Stage/age Targeted
The workshops are aimed at kinder to Year 4 students.
Workshop Topics
Echidnas and Aussie Animals.
Dates
Monday 26th August and Tuesday 27th August, 2013
Cost
Option 1: Face-To-Face Workshop
Visit the Zoo and participate in a workshop. Cost is $12.00 per student and includes entry to the Zoo. Minimum group size is 20 participants.
Option 2: Virtual Excursions
Virtual Excursions cost is $120.00 + GST per class and must be booked through DART connections: www.dartconnections.org.au. A maximum of 5 classes will be booked on per session.
Bookings
Download the booking form here.
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