| 31 October 2006 | ||
| 11:00 am |
Young Children: Watery Weather (YC4)
What drives the weather? What is wind? Through a combination of demonstrations & hands-on activities children will explore these ideas.
Tuesday 31st October - 11am
See the Science at Monash category for more information about booking.
| 23 October 2006 | ||
| 11:06 am |
Meet 11am on Monday, 23rd October at the factory, 5 Dempsey St, Myers Flat (10 kms nth of Bendigo). After the factory we will go to the Whipstick forest for lunch (byo all lunch) and then do the drive to the bush hives
khushi@xtreme.net.au Ph. 5965 2324 / 0425 717 149
How would you like to be a movie extra for a day? Home education graduate, Joel Loxton is involved in making the movie, Ask the Eggspert and requires extras for this Saturday. Enquiries should be directed to Joel@RansomNote.com.au
Details are as follows:
“ASK THE EGGSPERT“
Saturday Call sheet
Thank you for your interest in taking part in Ransomnote productions latest film. The shooting day will run from approximately 10am until no later than 3pm. These times will include regular breaks.
The following schedule will apply on Saturday 21st for all audience members:
- Arrival 10am is preferable as a brief induction will commence just after 10am.
- 10:30am - 2:30pm -Main shooting to be completed for audience shots.
- 2:30pm - 3:00pm -Completion of shooting for the day.
What is required: Audience members will be required to applaude and cheer when instructed.
Contact: Joel Loxton - 0437 360 096 before saturday, and Ben Harberts- 0439 412 656 on the day for any questions or issues.
Directions: Monash university clayton campus: corner Wellington road and Blackburn road. Free all day Parking is to the right hand side of the first roundabout at the main entrance to the university off wellington road. Please see the attached “.Gif” image for a map of the area (parking area covered by a details box).
All shooting is to be conducted in the STUDENT THEATRE (not to be confused with the regular theatre) situated in the Union building with the entrance between “humanities”and the “Union” buildings near the western end. Again please contact BEN HARBERTS on the day if you require assistance.
Thankyou very much for your involvement in this rewarding project! From all of us at ransomnote productions we sincerely thankyou.
Copies of the completed film will be available on DVD free to each family post submission to festivals.
Sincerely
Ben Harberts
Ransomnote productions
| 21 October 2006 | ||
| 10:00 am |
How would you like to be an extra in a movie for a day? Home ed graduate, Joel Loxton is involved in making the movie “Eggspert” and requires extras this Saturday. If you are interested contact Joel@RansomNote.com.au
Lindsay Callaway of “Warrall Honey” is a 5th generation beekeeper - he will be showing us around his honey factory - seeing honey extraction etc and then show us a hive in the bush (we will need to stay in the cars but he will pull a hive apart and show the queen)Meet 11am on Monday, 23rd October at the factory, 5 Dempsey St, Myers Flat (10 kms nth of Bendigo). After the factory we will go to the Whipstick forest for lunch (byo all lunch) and then do the drive to the bush hives
There may be an additional activity in Bendigo on the way home (maybe talking tram) - this is optional as people may want to head for home but details will be supplied to those interested
Phone or email Khushi to book but can just turn up on the day if you haven’t decided khushi@xtreme.net.au Ph. 5965 2324 / 0425 717 149
| 14 November 2006 | ||
| 11:00 am |
Junior: My Career in Science (J5)
A working scientist will discuss & demonstrate their current work. We will hear about the many & varied paths a career in science can take. Children will be inspired to consider many opportunities available from a career in science.
Tuesday 14th November - 11am
See the Science at Monash category for more information about booking.
| 28 November 2006 | ||
| 11:00 am |
Junior: Palaeontology (J4)
Prof. Pat Vickers-Rich. Chair, Paleontology, Monash Uni. A very unique opportunity to hear and ask questions about her current field work. Pat’s work has covered such diverse subjects as early ecosystems and climate change, vertebrae of Gondwana and communicating science to children in developing countries.
Tuesday 28th November - 11am
See the Science at Monash category for more information about booking.
| 28 November 2006 | ||
| 1:00 pm |
Senior: Palaeontology (S4)
Prof. Pat Vickers-Rich. Chair, Paleontology, Monash Uni. A very unique opportunity to hear and ask questions about her current field work. Pat’s work has covered such diverse subjects as early ecosystems and climate change, vertebrae of Gondwana and communicating science to children in developing countries.
Tuesday 28th November - 1pm
See the Science at Monash category for more information about booking.
| 14 November 2006 | ||
| 1:00 pm |
Senior: My Career in Science (S5)
A working scientist will discuss & demonstrate their current work. We will hear about the many & varied paths a career in science can take. Children will be inspired to consider many opportunities available from a career in science.
Tuesday 14th November - 1pm
See the Science at Monash category for more information about booking.
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