Dear Senior School Parents/Carers
Australia’s development has been enhanced by the contributions of many notable people throughout its history. People have become famous in fields such as sport, exploration, the arts, entertainment, literature, politics, science and inventions. Many contributions to the world’s development have originated in Australia.
Throughout the term senior students have been learning about all things Australian with a focus on significant Australians who have helped shape our nation. These significant Australians we call ‘Notables’.
On Thursday 29 th March senior students will be required as part of their assessment to participate in a ‘Day of the Notables’ to be held here at school.
Your child is required to choose a notable personality who has left an indelible mark on our country. They are required to research how this individual has contributed to our country and managed to inspire others with whom they have come in contact.
This information needs to be organised for presentation in his/her classroom. Posters, pictures and factual information are required to assist with the display. It is essential that your child dress up as their chosen notable personality.
Each ‘notable’ will have a series of 10 open ended questions in a container on their display. The ‘notable’ is required to research answers to these questions so they are confident with responses to the audience.
Examples of open-ended questions:
 What were Mary Mackillop’s achievements?
 What does the McGrath Foundation stand for?
 Why did Fiona Wood create ‘spray on skin’?
The audience will select two or three questions and quiz the ‘Notable’ on these questions.
There will be time provided for students to work on this task in school but the majority of research and display should be made at home.
A list of notable Australians and suggested web addresses is posted on the year 5 and year 6 school websites to assist your child with selection.
Good luck and have fun.
Reminder -
Project due: Thursday 29 th 2012 to enable students to set up in the classroom ready for Tuesday’s presentations.
Steve Miller
Senior School Supervisor

Name ___________________
Your Task
: Choose a notable Australian and complete a Facts and Information page. Use this and other information you have found to present a poster and short talk to the rest of the class.
Poster & Presentation Marking Criteria
Poster
Facts & Information page completed accurately and neatly
Poster creatively constructed
Extra research conducted and information used
Correct spelling, punctuation and neat handwriting
Information presented in own words
Creativity and effort in presentation
Oral Presentation
Important information reported
Public speaking skills, eye contact, clear voice, body stance etc
Ability to answer follow up questions
Dressed appropriately
Teacher Comment:
Student Comment:
Low
(0-1)
Medium
(2-3)
High
(4-5)

Statement about the values underlying the topic
Australia has many people who have contributed to its history and the development of the country as a nation. Students should be aware of these people and their contributions.
Students should be able to make inferences about those in our history have made and achieved positive contribution to our country.
Studying the backgrounds of people in history allows students to see that anyone can achieve great things.
(Studied in conjunction with ‘The Leader in Me’ students can relate to the 7 habits and see their own potential)
Understanding: by the end of this unit students will understand;
 Aspects of Australian history
 Who have been the main contributors to our country
 Steps taken to reach achievement
 The diversity of people and their contributions
 The difference between notable and famous
 How to research using the internet, books and wider community
Focus Questions
 What is the difference between notable and famous?
 Who are the people who have impacted on our country in the past?
 Who are the people impacting on our country at the present?
Focus Skills:
 Identify significant figures in our history
 Investigate the lives of those who have impacted on our country
 Use comparisons between our own lives and those researched
 Oral presentation – Research a Notable Australian and report back to the class
 Constructing a poster to present information
 Summarising facts and information
 Researching using different sources
 Recording useful information
 Using research time effectively
Bringing it together:
 Display students work in classroom
 Sharing findings and research with rest of class
 Present oral presentation on chosen notable Australian
 Dress as chosen ‘Notable’