Primary BELL SHAKESPEARE
2015
Student Workshops IMMERSIVE DREAM IMMERSIVE MACBETH IMMERSIVE TEMPEST Invite powerful Prospero, mischievous Puck or even the warrior Macbeth into your classroom to guide your students through one of Shakespeare’s greatest plays. In an action-packed and entertaining two-hour workshop, Bell Shakespeare artists will teach your students in-role as one of the characters from the play. Each workshop will be tailored to suit your students’ level, whether Shakespeare enthusiasts or new to his plays. SUITS Years 3–6, maximum of 30 students DURATION 2 hours COST $550 (incl. GST) TOUR Available in Sydney, Melbourne and Perth throughout 2015. Other regions available on request. Please note we can accommodate a maximum of two workshops per day with a minimum of 30 mins break between workshops.
Actors At Work: National Tour JUST MACBETH! (ABRIDGED) By Andy Griffiths Adaptation by Joanna Erskine What do you get when you combine Shakespeare, Andy Griffiths, garden gnomes, Wizz Fizz, fart jokes, girl germs and a shrink gun? A brand new, pint-sized Just Macbeth! (abridged) ready to head to classrooms all around Australia, of course! A perfect introduction to Shakespeare for primary students, Just Macbeth! (abridged) is a really silly version of Shakespeare’s great big gory tragedy starring Andy, Lisa, Danny and Jen from Andy Griffith’s Just! series of books, packed into a new pocket-sized play.
THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR PROVIDING SUCH A PROGRAM FOR PRIMARY STUDENTS. IT IS AN INVALUABLE EXPERIENCE AND RESOURCE FOR SCHOOLS. Susan Ellwood, Blaxland Public School, NSW
SUITS Years 3–6 DURATION 60 minutes (including 10-minute Q&A) COST $995 for up to 140 students $7 per student over 140, up to a maximum of 200 INCLUDES Pre- and post-show classroom resources TOUR National tour 9 March – 16 October 2015 To find out when we are touring near you visit bellshakespeare.com.au/learning/primary A FABULOUS WAY TO ENGAGE PRIMARY SCHOOL STUDENTS WITH SHAKESPEARE. Ian Wheatley, Parramatta North Primary School, NSW
Professional Learning
Starting Shakespeare
NATIONAL TEACHER FORUMS: SHAKESPEARE IN THE PRIMARY CLASSROOM
A UNIQUE IPAD APP EXPLORING THE WORLD AND WORKS OF SHAKESPEARE
Our Professional Learning Day for primary teachers is back by popular demand and this time it’s heading to every state and territory in Australia as part of our National Teacher Forums. Spend a day learning the value of introducing Shakespeare’s plays to young students with practical classroom strategies to engage primary students of every age. We’ll support you with ideas on unit planning, and cover a few of Shakespeare’s ‘greatest hits’ that we think work brilliantly with young minds. You’ll be up on your feet in a warm, welcoming and fun session with our expert arts educator, with all content aligned with the Australian Curriculum. 2014 FORUMS All workshops run from 10am – 4pm
How Do I Book? Use the enclosed booking form or call us on 1300 305 730 today.
Designed for primary students, Starting Shakespeare is a fresh, accessible and rich learning resource for you and your students. Clearly aligned to the Australian Curriculum, it forms an integral part of Bell Shakespeare’s primary programme.
For more information on our programmes and valuable classroom resources head to bellshakespeare.com.au/learning/primary
Featuring Bell Shakespeare artists, the app explores the world and work of William Shakespeare using two of Shakespeare’s best-loved plays, A Midsummer Night’s Dream and Macbeth.
Website bellshakespeare.com.au/learning/primary
THE RICH CONTENT INCLUDES:
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Playful videos Engaging retellings Character profiles Historical information Active learning journeys Comprehensive iBook for teachers
Monday 10 November Nowra NSW Tuesday 11 November Canberra ACT Tuesday 11 November Mandurah WA Wednesday 12 November Toowoomba QLD Friday 14 November Darwin NT Monday 17 November Mt Barker SA Wednesday 19 November Bendigo VIC Thursday 20 November Launceston TAS
SUITS Years 3–6 COST $6.49 AVAILABLE iTunes App Store PLATFORM iOS (iPad only)
HOW MUCH? $55 per teacher,
Developed by Deeper Richer and Bell Shakespeare.
Enrol in Apple’s Volume Purchasing Program for Education to receive a 50% discount when you purchase 20 or more copies of Starting Shakespeare.
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I HAD NOT THOUGHT OF TEACHING SHAKESPEARE TO PRIMARY STUDENTS. I THOUGHT IT WAS ONLY FOR SECONDARY STUDENTS… I NOW FEEL ENTHUSIASTIC ABOUT WRITING A PROGRAM FOR MY STUDENTS. Helen Webster, Kincoppal-Rose Bay Junior School, NSW
The National Teacher Forums are supported by the Australian Government Department of Education. Bell Shakespeare is a BOSTES endorsed provider of institute registered professional development for the maintenance of accreditation at Proficient Teacher.
*Just Macbeth! Book Offer To take advantage of this discount simply contact Natika Palka at Pan Macmillam Natika.Palka@macmillan.com.au with your school’s address, name and email for more information. Books are $9.09 each including GST. Class sets are a minimum of 20 copies. Limited to the first 20 schools who also book Just Macbeth! (abridged). Please note payment is required in advance of shipment.
Scope of endorsement: all standards of the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers at the level of Proficient Teacher for the curriculum areas English and Drama. MAKES IT ALL SEEM POSSIBLE. TAKES AWAY THE FEAR. PROVIDES A SPRINGBOARD OF IDEAS. Joanne Rosebery, Arncliffe Public School, NSW
THIS APP BRINGS THE LANGUAGE AND PLAYS TO LIFE IN A COLOURFUL AND ACCESSIBLE WAY. Gemma Porter, Billanook College, Vic
Bell Shakespeare Learning Initiatives 2012-2015 is supported by the Australian Government Department of Education.