EngagE ChallEngE aChiEvE COnnECT: lEaRning laBS An EnrichmEnt ProgrAm for high AchiEving StudEntS in YEArS 7 to 10 APPlicAtion dEAdlinE: fridAY 25th mAY 2012 ScholArShiP APPlicAtion dEAdlinE: fridAY 18th mAY 2012 www.uow.edu.au/educ/learninglabs
WhaT yOu nEEd TO knOW Duration:
2 days
Date:
Monday 9th and Tuesday 10th July 2012, 8:30am to 3:00pm
Fee:
$135
Where:
University of Wollongong Campus
What to bring:
morning tea, lunch, drink, hat, sunscreen and stationery supplies
For Years 7 to 10, curriculum pitched at a Year 11/12 level LEARNING LABS is an academic enrichment program for students in years 7 to 10. We are offering workshops that cover a range of academic fields. The program will be held at the Wollongong Campus and each workshop will be developed and presented by University academics who are leaders in their field. Workshops will be innovative, challenging and aim to stimulate the interests of high achieving students. This is a wonderful opportunity for students to socialise with like-minded peers within a university setting. We look forward to meeting you!
HoW To Apply 1. Fill out the application form on the back of this brochure 2. Select only the workshops you wish to attend. List them in order of preference. Only apply for the workshops you are interested in, and prepared to attend. If only one workshop appeals to you, only apply for that one workshop. We endeavor to place everyone in their first choice, however, if the workshop is full then we will place you in a workshop of lower preference. You will only attend ONE workshop over the 2 day period. 3. Please attach one copy of supporting documentation outlined in the Selection Criteria box below. 4. Please attach anaphylactic or asthma management plans where necessary. 5. Please attach sponsorship letter if you are applying for sponsorship. 6. Fill out payment method and attach a cheque or money order if selected. 7. Read the Terms, Conditions and Refund Policy section below. 8. DEADlINE for application forms is due by Friday 25th May 2012, either post your forms to: Sarah Smith Faculty of Education Building 67, Level 3, Room 304 University of Wollongong NSW 2522
SElECTIoN CRITERIA FoR lEARNINg lAbS Students who qualify and would benefit most from the program need to fulfill ONE or more of the following requirements: - Teacher nomination confirming that the student is capable of working at a Year 11/12 level in their field of interest
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- A Distinction or High Distinction in the Australian Schools Science, Math or English Competitions
Scan PDF and email to: sarsmith@uow.edu.au
- An academic scholarship of some description
Please keep a copy of your application form.
- Placement in a self contained class for academically gifted students (eg. Selective high school)
SCHolARSHIp ApplICATIoNS DUE FRIDAy 18TH MAy
- A score within the top band of the relevant aspect in the NAPLAN test. please attach copies of any supporting documentation with application form.
SCHolARSHIpS LEARNING LABS can offer a limited number of full fee scholarships to those families who are experiencing financial hardship. If you would like to apply for a full fee scholarship please supply a brief letter explaining your circumstances together with your application form. SCHolARSHIpS FoR AboRIgINAl/ToRRES STRAIT ISlANDERS There are limited scholarships for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students. If you identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander please indicate so on the application form and tick the scholarship box. Applications for scholarships are due on the Friday 18th May 2012. Scholarship applicants who are unsuccessful will still be offered a fee paying placement in a workshop as an option. Please note that scholarships only cover the cost of the program. Participants are responsible for their own travel and lunch costs.
TERMS, CoNDITIoNS & REFUNDS - LEARNING LABS must be advised in writing of all cancellations and withdrawals - Cancellations more than 10 working days prior to the workshop will incur a $55 fee - Cancellations less than 10 working days prior to workshops will not be refunded. Full fee applies. - LEARNING LABS reserves the right to cancel workshops and change workshop details if deemed appropriate. - Parents/Guardians are responsible for making sure the student meets the selection criteria. While we would like to allocate every student who applies, this may not be possible due to limited number of workshops. If this is the case, places will be allocated on the grounds of equity and need. Students who miss out for January’s program will get priority placement for the following holiday program. **Successful applicants will be notified by mail**
July WORkShOpS LegaL ethics: What does it mean? does it exist? do We need it?
secuRe communication in a pubLic WoRLd
presenter: professor Elena Marchetti, Faculty of law
“Security” is a complex collection of interrelated social, technical and mathematical problems. In this workshop we’ll be exploring some of those problems. There’ll be lots of questions:
When administering and practising the law, practitioners need to be mindful of certain ethical values and principles, however, as you might expect, ethical standards vary from person to person. Our ethical values are influenced by many things, for example, money, relationships, personal experiences and political ideologies. How then can we expect lawyers and other practitioners working in the justice system to behave ‘ethically’? What does that mean exactly? These are the kinds of questions we will explore in this workshop. Over the course of the workshop you will be introduced to various ethical dilemmas through case and literary examples, and from viewing contemporary television programs or movies. You will also be expected to engage in debates about legal ethics, which will hopefully lead you to realise that in making decisions about how to apply the law to a legal problem, practitioners are often faced with decisions that are rarely easily answered.
RadicaL gRaphics: an intRoduction to gRaphic design presenter: grant Ellmers, Faculty of Creative Arts This workshop introduces students to the fundamental principles of graphic design. The workshop will explore formal composition principles, application of type and image, and approaches to digital layout. Students will explore creative and innovative design solutions to project briefs, and develop fundamental computer literacy.
expLoRing engineeRing presenter: Dr brad Stappenbelt, Faculty of Engineering This workshop will consist of a series of hands-on experiments and laboratory exercises covering the disciplines of ocean wave renewable energy, aeronautics, fluid mechanics, thermodynamics, and mechanics. Students will explore the flow over aerofoils, the power from the sun, the behaviour of gasses under pressure, conservation of energy, angular momentum, fluid jets, steam quality, centrifugal force and more. This workshop deals with complex mathematical concepts suitable for Year 9 and 10 students only.
phiLosophicaL diLemmas presenter: Dr Jane lymer, Faculty of Arts Philosophy is the study of the truth of, and the principles upon which we base our lives and actions. In this workshop you will be asked to ‘do’ philosophy by learning about and then debating some contemporary social issues. In the first debate we will ask if we ought to always use Human Rights as the guiding principle for our actions. In the second we will examine if advertising to children is ethical. In the third we will ask if we should give more moral consideration to animals and in the final debate we will ask if we should allow research into the genetic enhancement of human beings.
cReative WRiting foR beginneRs and beyond presenter: Timothy Daly, Faculty of Creative Arts The basis of a powerful contemporary writing style lies in using language in a fresh and innovative way. This practical, hands-on workshop gives you dozens of techniques to use, regardless of the medium you’re most interested in. Special attention is given to short story, short film, poetry and theatre writing. Led by one of Australia’s most experienced teachers of writing, the multi-awardwinning playwright Timothy Daly, this workshop is suited to both smart beginners and committed writers.
presenter: Dr luke McAven, Faculty of Informatics
What is communication? What is security? How do we share secrets? How do we measure information? What is a big number? When is a problem hard? What shape are spheres? Who are Alice and Bob? Why is Oscar a grouch? And where’s Wally? There’ll be some answers too! We’ll use some maths, some computers, our brains, and lots of paper.
the poWeR of make-beLieve: an actoR in action presenter: Jackson Davis, Faculty of Creative Arts This practical workshop introduces you to the imagination of the theatrical space. As performers you will begin building those elements key to sustaining yourselves as creative artists: an awareness of the body, engaging with theatrical texts and an appreciation of the elements of production. Over the two days you’ll be working hands-on with all the materials required for the creation of exciting, original and personal work: lights, music, design and (of course) yourselves.
hoRRibLe, exciting and hugeLy aWesome histoRies - oR if histoRy is about tRuth and facts, Why is theRe so much aRgument? presenter: Dr glenn Mitchell, Faculty of Arts These workshops will take several historical events, turn them into a puzzling problem, unpack them and then repack them in creative, challenging and thoroughly entertaining ways. They will be exciting introductions to important areas of history and historical research: How do we ask questions and get good answers; what is evidence; where can we find it; why do historians disagree? The workshops will include (time permitting); the assassination of President Kennedy; the mystery of the Grand Duchess Anastasia Nikolaevna of Russia; who was Juanita Nielsen and what happened to her?; the Eureka Rebellion; and, the British Nuclear tests at Maralinga in South Australia.
physics - hoW youR WoRLd is even WeiRdeR than you think it is presenter: Dr george Takacs, School of Engineering physics Do you want to know how Einstein’s theory of general relativity shapes our view of the universe and its evolution? What about chaos and non-linear systems? This workshop will cover these topics and show you what role they play in your everyday life. You will also get the chance to explore some of the stranger properties of light, and look at the physics of energy, climate change, and sustainability challenges facing our society.
intRoduction to bLogging presenter: Marcus o’Donnell, Faculty of Creative Arts Blogs are the simplest way of starting your own website. If you like writing or photography, blogging is a great way to share your ideas with friends, family and the world. Blogs are used by journalists, travellers, writers, politicians, organisations, and just about anyone who has something to communicate. This workshop will teach you the basics of setting up a blog and help you work through a series of exercises to start filling it with interesting content. We will develop both written stories and photostories and look at the way blogs can be used in association with other online social media like facebook and twitter. Blogging is a fun way to share your ideas and is an increasingly important skill in a range of professions.
ApplICATIoN FoRM JUly 2012 Please use one application form per student. DEADlINE due by Friday 25th May 2012 First Name:
Surname:
Address:
Postcode:
Phone:
Email:
School:
Year: Yes
Aboriginal/Torres Strait Islander:
No
D/O/B:
Have you attended this program before?
Yes
No
Parent/Guardian Name: Phone:
Email:
Workshop Preference:
1.
Please write the names of your workshop choices in order of preference. You will attend only one workshop.
2. 3. 4.
Medication Required:
Plan attached?:
Yes
No
Medicare No.:
(in case of emergency)
Please specify any other special needs or requirements: In your own words please let us know why you would like to attend these workshops:
pAyMENT Workshop fee is $135 for each student. Payments can only be made by cheque, money order, visa or mastercard. If cheques are rejected then it is up to the payee to reimburse any additional bank fees. Visa
Credit card:
Mastercard
Cheque
Money order
Payment/supporting documentation/sponsorship letter attached:
Yes
Scholarship (due 18th May) No Expiry:
Credit Card No.:
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Name on credit card: I authorise $
to be deducted from my credit card cardholders signature
photo Release Authorisation: I hereby consent for UOW and/or its representatives to use any photographs, film, videos or audio recordings of my appearance for promations, commercial, and marketing purposes, whether or not accompanied by any narration or dialogue, by any present or future media or means known or unknown. Yes
No
Legal Guardian signature:
plEASE RETURN THIS To: Sarah Smith Faculty of Education Bldg 67, level 3, Room 304 University of Wollongong NSW 2522 oR SCAN AND EMAIL: sarsmith@uow.edu.au DUE by Friday 25th May 2012