Sustaining our Global Future Film Series
Join us at the Global Campfire: connecting the world through film
This series as conducted through The Bob Hawke Prime Ministerial Centre in 2008
We are now coming to your school
Book a Session
"In this United Nations "Decade of Education for Sustainable Development
(2005-2014), an awareness of sustainability issues is an important part to a students
education. The capacity of all Australians to understand and respond to climate
change, will define our future. Sustaining our Global Future provides an opportunity
for young people to view iconic films that have inspired people all over the world to
live more sustainably."
Jane Lomax-Smith
Minister for Education
Some of the student comments after the sessions
"we are one", "everyone is equal", "you can do anything, it is your choice",
"one person can change the world and make a difference", "people are all valuable",
"it starts with ME", "believe in yourself"
Sustaining our Global Future film series:
The quality of our global future depends on the quality if ideas that we generate as a
thinking and compassionate and tolerant society. This film series raises awareness
to United Nations (UN) Observances, present ideas for change and highlighting areas
of ethical social action for 'Sustaining our Global Future'.
Target Audience: School students at year levels 7-12.
Benefits to students and teachers:
- Cross curriculum program
- Raising awareness of UN Observances and global issues
- Opportunities for empowerment for students
- Examples of young people leading the way
- Linking to local and global web based educational resources
- Encouraging students to think ‘outside the square’
- Solution focused
- Ideas creation session
This program is presented by Susan Rooney-Harding from Inspirational Cinema.
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to suit your needs and lesson plans. Each session is 45-55 min in duration |
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We come to you all, please call to discuss your session to suit your needs
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This series was run at The Bob Hawke Prime Ministerial Centre in 2008. We are
now delivering this series at schools for your convenience and to suit your lesson
plans
Educational relevance
The essential learnings of futures, identity, interdependence, thinking and
communication, media literacy and values education are at the core of this
program. It also has particular relevance to middle school students studying
Personal Development, Health and Physical Education, Studies of Society and
Environment, Drama and Media Studies.
Other areas that will be covered in the senior years include Business Studies,
Aboriginal Studies, Media Production and Analysis, Small Business Enterprise and
Women’s Studies.
Events can change owing to film availability
Bookings essential as sessions are VERY limited
For more information and booking enquiries please contact:
Susan Rooney-Harding on 0418 833 304 or
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Media Links:
Teachers Planet
United Nations Cyber School Bus
United Nations Human Rights
Amnesty International
UN Observance
