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This school web site from Australia is an excellent example of how a school is using technology and making an impact online. There are amazing online Worksheets educators will want to check out, a very comprehensive Newsletter and a Curriculum Outline for all grade levels. Congratulations to the school community of Lake Munmorah Public School. This is a web site with outstanding content and design! This Aussie school site contains lots of information about the school, suburbs and of course, Australia. There are also many pages that have been written by the students with the help of Mr Williams. The students use the Internet to share class activities with other schools, to correspond with other students and as a fantastic information resource. The School can be very proud of the impact it is making to education online. Check out their web site today!!
School of the Nativity is a Catholic school in Adelaide, South Australia. The school provides for boys and girls from Reception (5 year olds) to year 7. Be sure to check out Mr. Baldock's Class Pages to see a great example of how a class web site can inform parents of classroom events and communicate with students about homework, and subject ideas. Be sure to visit this school web site to see the innovative practices in Technology they are currently participating in. This is a favorite of Gigglepotz.com for its' design and comprehensive content. Congratulations! This site has been set up to provide children with a framework to publish their work, as well as a means to provide visitors with an insight into what goes on in and around our school and its environs. Be sure to check out the Grade 2/3 work and the Class Homepages of student's work. You will enjoy the links for weather, royalty and animals. This is a school community centered on students and learning. Be sure to make a visit to this enjoyable and informative site! Gladstone Primary School is a K-6 school in NSW. See the beautiful school atmosphere this school community have developed for the students - the Senses garden and the fish pond. Read the Gladstone Gazette for school news and local information. Be sure to check out the great Class pages, where student work is displayed. The school community can be very proud of the way computers are being used in this Aussie school. This is a COOL web site from the Land Down Under! Well done Gladstone Primary! WOW! This is an amazing school site from Australia. There are class photos, Wetland Projects, Art Gallery, Author's showcase and so much more! With an easy navigational style, everyone who visits will want to visit again and again for the wonderful resources and information this school community offers. Congratulations ! Check out this school from Bundaberg, Queensland, Australia. You will find student pages, links and many more features for teachers and students. Be sure to read the very creative Christmas stories, with a particularly Aussie flavor!! This is a small school (75 children) in a cane farming area and the emphasis is on famliy and working together. Teachers strongly encourage participation by students in sport, musical and art activities and of course, technology. Check it out now! This Australian school community have a commitment to the key learning areas and offer many extension and enrichment opportunities. They have an ongoing commitment to increased use of computers and learning technology. This is an outstanding school site, well designed and informative. All educators and students will gain a lot for their visit to this leading Australian school site.
This Australian School promotes an atmosphere where excellence is valued and in which all children are encouraged to develop to their maximum potential. Read about the multi-age structure used at the school. The children enjoy the multi-age structure and they become more independent and responsible for their own learning. This is a school community effectively meeting the needs of students for the new Millennium. Criteria for selection as Award Winners: 1. Useful and Interesting Content. 2. Creative and Innovative Web Design. 3. Collaboration of Teachers and Students in producing the School's Web Site. SUBMIT your Site for our AWARD!
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The students and staff at Wangaratta Primary School have made an outstanding contribution to education online. They have produced a site about "Everything Australian" There are word searches, dot-to-dots, puzzles based on the theme - Aussie Animals. This is a great resource for classrooms studying Australia. A Fantastic effort! Berri Primary School works in partnership with parents to provide an interesting and challenging curriculum relevant to our ever-changing world. Be sure to Explore the Treasure Hunt, Projects and Web Quests which students participate in. Discover how the students and community celebrate Aboriginal culture. This is a wonderful showcase to the world, of how students at Berri Primary Schol are using Computer technology to make an impact on their world. Visit this wonderful Web quest made by Discovery Network Teacher - Sandy Skinner. See assessment Rubrics, work samples and activities based on Bloom's Taxonomy, and resource links. Learn about whales and this unique area of South Australia. All materials used in this Whale Web Quest are easily accessible and of excellent quality. A fantastic Web Quest for all Educators! This school value equity and successful learning for all. BE sure to check out an innovative range of stickers to help students and teachers identify and record progress with Key Competencies. Congratulations must go to Sandy Skinner and her students who are excelling in the use of technology in the classroom. Redland Bay State School is a community-based school where the development of character is valued and high standards in conduct, academic achievement, and personal development emphasised. This school community recognise the uniqueness of each individual through a holistic approach. A very interesting and enjoyable Australian school site! At Langwarrin Primary, teachers consider a vast range of strategies to enable each of the students to reach their potential. Be sure to check out the Teaching and Learning section for information on Learning styles. Check out the great class pages and see children's work This site has been designed to showcase student's abilities, the diverse educational programs available to them and the sylvan settings of this school. Take the time to thoroughly explore this wonderful school site so you too can gain an appreciation of just how special Caringbah Public School really is. This is a very creative and informative school site. Don't miss it!! Brookvale Public School's Keypal program involves classes exchanging emails with students in classes from all around the world. Children email text, digital photographs and video to their keypals exchanging information about their homes, hobbies, schools, families and countries. This school community are leaders in the use of Technology in the school environment. Be sure to check out the computer, keypals and class pages. Educators will gain much information about the use of computers from this great school site! Beenleigh State School is well and truly equipped for education in the new millennium. Of particular interest may be the way which the school community use the 'Requested Sites' section of the school site. Teachers write units of work, post them and submit the URL to the computer co-ordinator, who, in turn, puts the link on this site. Lots of information and resources for teachers! Ultimate Futristic Machines, Finalists in the Australian School Web Challenge, Olympic Resources and Activities, K-12 Study Topics, Student Online Projects, Links to everything Australian - this site is Amazing!! Bilambil's school site is one of the best to come out of the Land Down Under. It is impressive in its' vast content and also in it's innovative design. They have also connected with a school in America through Class Connect. Jenny Eather and her school community are to be highly commended for producing an outstanding school site, which reflects the exciting learning experiences, students are undertaking at Bilambil Primary School. One not to misss!! Ahoy there, shipmates! You are in for a special treat when you visit this school site. The Nautical theme of the school, provides the basis for a unique environment and common focus which students, staff and parents develop in order to excite and inspire the students. You will find this very creative school site includes 'Drake', the Art Room, the school song and much more. Everyone must visit this site. It is innovative and enjoyable! This site has been set up to provide children with a framework to publish their work, as well as a means to provide visitors with an insight into what goes on in and around our school and its environs. Be sure to check out the Grade 2/3 work and the Class Homepages of student's work. You will enjoy the links for weather, royalty and animals. This is a school community centered on students and learning. Be sure to make a visit to this enjoyable and informative site! The goal of the school is to educate children for life. The process is child-centred. It is Christ centred and the school sees the process as a total development of spiritual, intellectual, physical, emotional and social. The school site has only been up for three weeks but it has received an enormous amount of praise and support from the school community. Check out the Internet projects and Online discoveries. The purpose of primary education at Ellison Public School is to develop happy, interested and motivated learners who are exposed to many and varied opportunities to develop skills and understandings for life. The highlight of this school site must be the Class Pages written by the students. Here you will find funny Australian stories, Info on Egypt and lots of information about the Aboriginal people of Australia. Check it out for background to the Olympics in Australia!
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