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New to the ACTF Shop: Sky Trackers en franais
May 25, 2021
New to the ACTF Shop: Sky Trackers en franais

In Sky Trackers, Mike and Nikki are both scientists’ children, living beneath the massive dishes of a space tracking station in the heart of the Australian outback. Nikki is 13 and into science - her dream is to be the first person on Mars. Mike is 14 and into rock music - he thinks science sucks. Mike’s horse and guitar are the only things that make his life at the station bearable - until he falls for Nikki, that is.

For schools teaching French, this series could be used to address curriculum content descriptions including:

  • Locate and process specific information in texts
  • Respond to imaginative texts
  • Interpret and explain interactions
  • Create a bilingual version of a familiar text.

As the series incorporates factual space information, this French language version could also be used in science education at bilingual schools.

Additional French titles will be added to the ACTF Shop in the coming months, with Lockie Leonard and Mortified available to download now.

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May 25th 2021

Education Outreach: ALEA Sydney North Local Council

The ACTF supports educators Australia-wide through outreach to schools, news updates and professional learning events. Our Education team recently worked with classroom teachers and teacher librarians from the ALEA Sydney North Local Council.
May 25th 2021

ACTF Resources for World Environment Day

World Environment Day is celebrated every year on 5 June to engage citizens, businesses and governments in enacting positive change on environmental issues. Explore these ACTF resources with students to inspire action this year.
May 21st 2021

Now Hiring: ACTF Receptionist

We are seeking a warm, engaging and confident Receptionist with a can-do attitude to support our team in Fitzroy.
May 14th 2021

Whats On TV? Monday 17 May Sunday 23 May

Never miss a moment of your favourite Australian childrens television series. See whats on free-to-air and pay TV this week.