Over twenty programs have been selected from Australia and overseas to send
a team (three students and one teacher/coordinator) to present Showcases at the
Learning Choices Expo, 2006. Teams have been selected by an independent panel
on the basis of their program quality, as well as the innovative and interesting
way in which they intend to present. The diversity of program types were taken
into consideration. Showcases will be student-led, interactive and imaginative
in their delivery.
Each showcase team will present for 40 minutes to approximately 35 delegates,
followed by 20 minutes of facilitated discussion with the audience. Teams have
been asked to talk about a challenge they are currently facing rather than just
a ‘show-and-tell’ there will be an opportunity for more in-depth
exploration of the issues.
Each of the selected Australian teams will be sponsored by the Dusseldorp Skills
Forum for travel, accommodation and registration costs for three students, including
the Conference Dinner and all Expo activities. DSF will also sponsor registration
costs, including the Conference Dinner, for the accompanying teacher or coordinator.
Arrival Day (23nd May):
Showcase teams will participate in team building activities, motivational activities,
and preparation for the Showcase Day. Each team will be supported by a student
teacher from the Sunshine Coast University for the entire time they are in Queensland.
Day One (24th May):
Showcase Day - 2 presentation sessions for each team.
Dinner
Gubbi Gubbi Dance Troupe
Day Two (25th May):
While Expo delegates participate in conference sessions the student teams will
be involved in a range of exciting skill development activities which will be
held on site and in nearby facilities. Details of the student activities will
be provided early next year and the students will have the opportunity to select
the activities they would like to take part in.
Social activities are also planned for the young people throughout the three
days, including participation in the Conference Dinner.
STUDENT TEACHERS:
Will play a key role in supporting the student teams by using technology prior
to the event and’ personally during the event. The 20 students involved
will earn credits towards their course through their involvement in the Expo.
LOCAL HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS:
In its development, the Learning Choices Expo has forged working relationships
with a spattering of local Sunshine Coast schools. Noosa District High School,
Sunshine Beach High School, Cooroora Secondary College and St Teresa’s
Catholic College have, and will continue to play a pivotal role in the manufacture
of the Expo. Activities and projects included:
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Student Enterprise Activity – students will make or source
products to sell at the Expo (so bring your money with you!!!) |
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Student work placements – Thanks to Novotel Twin Waters, approximately
15 students will be undertaking their structured work placement at Twin Waters
during the week of the Expo. Placements will be in Front Office, Food Service,
Housekeeping, Ground Maintenance and Engineering. |
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Cheerleading - a bit of a loud and funky welcome to the Expo |
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T-Shirt – students are sourcing sponsorship for T-Shirts for the Expo…..and
will be selling some at the Expo too…hoping to make a profit on this one! |
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Gift Project - Schools will be scouring local wares to provide gifts for
the Expo presenters |
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Event Management- students from three of the schools will form the Event
Management Team and will meet with the Expo organisers regularly in the lead
up to the Expo to look at logistics and event planning. They will be helping
to make sure that things run smoothly on the day. |
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