If you would like to explore - please try these links to some exciting virtual cultural experiences. Shakespeare at the Globe - See Shakespeare performed at its spiritual home - the Globe Theater.
Stages of the World - Take virtual tours of some of the most famous and impressive stages around the world. Royal Opera House - Performances from the Royal Opera House in London. Art Gallery of South Australia - Explore a range of great resources at the SA Art Gallery. MOD - Life Interrupted - Adelaide's own Museum of Discovery has an online exhibition with games, communal spaces and soundscapes.
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May 3rd was proclaimed World Press Freedom Day the UN General Assembly in 1993 following a Recommendation adopted at the twenty-sixth session of UNESCO's General Conference in 1991.
It is a reminder that in dozens of countries around the world, publications are censored, fined, suspended and closed down, while journalists, editors and publishers are harassed, attacked, detained and even murdered. It is a time for thinking about the importance press freedom, and to assess the state of press freedom worldwide.
The COVID 19 pandemic has concerned us all.
Supporting and caring for others means more than just complying with the suggested health regulations set by the government. Stay calm in the face of information bombing and be cautious - only share content that is verified by reliable sources of information. On 6 April 2020 Professor Paul Kelly, Deputy Chief Health Officer, encouraged all Australians to join Flutracking.
Participating in this citizen science project is easy, and can help scientists track the spread of COVID-19 in real time. So if you would like to join Flutracking at https://info.flutracking.net/ to complete a simple 30 second survey once a week you can help from the comfort of your own home. You can read more about this project here. You might also be interested in these projects as well. Wild Pollinator Count takes place during April and surveying galaxies (AstroQuest) continues all year.
Bill Gates is successful and he is also passionate about reading. Bill Gates shares some of his reading habits in this short video.
Reading is an important way you can learn from people who are really successful - in business, science, music or politics.
Do you want to be able to read a bit faster? This video by Jordan has some tips that you might like to try.
Girls and women can be silenced by expectations of politeness and obedience. Social scientist Deepa Narayan identifies seven of these expectations that reinforce inequality. hat do you think about this?
Deepa Narayan is an international advisor on poverty, gender and development with experience working at the World Bank and the United Nations.
Disrespect has a part to play in the cycle of violence. Even though not all disrespect towards women ends in violence against women - all violence against women starts with disrespectful behaviour.
The things we say may be understood in a way we had not considered. Have you ever heard the comments you'll find in the document below?
You can find out more on the Respect website.
The Pop Culture Studies class at our college organised a celebration of Book Week and International Cosplay Day by hosting a costume contest in the Library. Cosplay is a popular way for fans to express their love of characters in movies, comic books, anime, TV, and video games. Our secret powers were on show.
Bridgett is a dancer and contortionist from Adelaide. Our students were in awe of the courage and determination Bridgett has shown along her exciting career path. Bridgett’s life journey has taken her across Australia, USA, and Europe and into exciting careers in dance and circus schools and cabaret shows (including the Adelaide Fringe). Students were encouraged to seize opportunities, work collaboratively and never give up.
Science Week was an opportunity for staff and students to squeeze as much science as possible into one week. Outside the Library was buzzing each lesson break with Science, Engineering and Maths. Questions and explorations spilled out across the various interactive stations. We can't wait to do it all again next year.
‘Never stop growing and learning’ is Haydn’s mantra. He was a passionate speaker and had his audience hanging on every word as he delivered key messages about using the special gifts each individual has inside them. Students were inspired as he connected with their aspirations and provided encouragement and hope that many paths can lead to success. He reinforced the importance of preparation, personal capacities and education, in laying down a career path.
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We are learning how to ask questions and use research processes to meet and understand the challenges and opportunities ahead of us.
Not sure where to start your research? Looking for research tips and strategies to point you in the right direction?
Ask Linda. What's Linda reading?
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