PROFESSIONAL LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES
The National Trust has an ongoing commitment to supporting teachers in their Professional Learning.
Sessions are offered for the following. Costs vary depending on time frame and location.
Contact the National Trust to book your PL.
Phone: 9321 6088    Email: trust@ntwa.com.au

HISTORY, HERITAGE AND 'HIGH TEA'
The Australian Colonies - Swan River Colony 1827 to 1899
Saturday 31 March at  East Perth Cemeteries and
Peninsula Farm (Tranby)
1.30pm  to 4.30pm
Total cost $15
links to Australian Curriculum: History Year 2, 3 and 5
Target Audience: Primary teachers
Venue: East Perth Cemeteries & Peninsula Farm (Tranby) Johnson Rd, Maylands
Theme: This Professional Learning will give you confidence to introduce your students to this exciting period of WA history. The workshop explores links to the British Empire and Colonial expansion, how and why the Swan River Colony developed and significant people of the period. You’ll come away armed with information, awareness of resources and skills to teach historic knowledge and understandings.
A great way to hone your history-teaching skills and get a taste for a school excursion to Perth’s oldest surviving dwelling and colonial cemeteries.
RSVP by 23 March 2012
Phone 9321 6088 or email trust@ntwa.com.au
Bookings essential

The Ancient World including the Burrup Peninsula
Links to Australian Curriculum: History Year 7
Target Audience: Upper Primary and Lower Secondary teachers
Theme: The Burrup Peninsula in the Pilbara region of Western Australia has some of the oldest rock art work in the world. This National Trust course of study asks 'How do we know about the ancient past?' and 'How significant is this region in terms of world history and heritage values?' The course compares Australian rock art and cave painting with other sites around the world. Teachers will be guided in how to use this depth study in their classrooms. Bookings essential.

The Harpers, The ANZACs, Lest We Forget
Target Audience: Middle and Upper Primary and Secondary S&E teachers
Theme: Woodbridge was built in 1885 by Charles Harper and his wife, Fanny De Burgh. Their nine children grew up and went to school in the house. In 1915 two of the sons went to Gallipoli. The session shows teachers how their class visit to Woodbridge can introduce students to the ANZAC story through the experiences of the Harper family. Includes teachers' resources. Bookings essential.

Valuing Heritage across the Curriculum
Target Audience: Whole of school staff
Theme: Place 'Valuing Our Heritage' at the centre of your students learning. Make the most of your local history and heritage by planning a curriculum and excursion model that develops historical skills, knowledge and understandings. National Trust education staff will lead you through the Australian Curriculum: History and show you where to go, what to see and how to make it exciting. Includes information about the National Trust's Valuing Our Heritage Photography and Story Competition. Bookings essential.

National Trust's Valuing Our Heritage Photography and Story Competition
Target Audience: Whole of school staff
Theme: This National Trust competiton for years 1 to 10 (in three categories) aims to engage students with their local heritage - built and/or natural - and to encourage them actively recognise its value for future Western Australians. Invite one of our National Trust education team to visit your school and explain the curriculum links and guidelines for entering the competition. No charge in metropolitan area. Bookings essential.

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