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Christmas films for the classroom

Christmas films for the classroom

Media Arts

What does Christmas mean to people? Explore some of the popular themes of the festive season with your students as you catch up on some of these classics.

Elf

Elf

Years 3-4, 5-6 Media arts, Personal and social capability

Buddy, a human raised as an elf, is sent to the US in search of his true identity after nearly bringing Santa's operation to a catastrophic standstill due to his size.

Arthur Christmas

Arthur Christmas

Years 3-4, 5-6 Media arts

How can Santa deliver billions of presents to the whole world in just one night? With Santa's exhilarating, high-tech operation hidden beneath the North Pole! So how could this incredible operation have missed one child? To Santa's young son, Arthur, it threatens to end the magic of Christmas. With retired Grandsanta, a rebellious young elf, an old sleigh and some untrained reindeer, Arthur sets out in a crazy mission to deliver the last present.

Tim Burton's Nightmare Before Christmas

Tim Burton's Nightmare Before Christmas

Years 5-6 Media arts

Set in a world where every holiday has its own special land, this film follows the misguided passion of Jack Skellington, Halloweentown's beloved Pumpkin King, who oversees the creation of all the ghoulish delights, frights and surprises that his holiday traditionally exports to the 'real world'. Bored with the same annual routine, Jack finds a new purpose in life when he accidentally stumbles upon the entry to Christmastown and becomes instantly enraptured with the bright colours, toys, decorations and warm spirit that he discovers there.

Dr Seuss' How The Grinch Stole Christmas!

Dr Seuss' How The Grinch Stole Christmas!

Years 3-4, 5-6 English, Literature, Media arts, Literacy

Why is the Grinch such a grouch? No one seems to know, until little Cindy Lou Who takes matters into her own hands and turns both Whoville and the Grinch's world upside down, inside out...and funny side up in her search for the true meaning of Christmas.

The Muppet Christmas Carol

The Muppet Christmas Carol

Years 3-4, 5-6 Media arts, English

This is the season for love, laughter, and one of the most cherished stories of all time! Join Kermit the Frog, Miss Piggy and all the hilarious Muppets in this merry, magical version of Charles Dickens' classic tale.

The Polar Express

The Polar Express

Years 3-4, 5-6 Media arts, English, Literature, History

On Christmas Eve, a doubting boy boards a magical train that's headed to the North Pole and Santa Claus' home.

Cinema's greatest teachers

Cinema's greatest teachers

Civics and Citizenship, Ethical understanding

From Dead Poets Society to Dangerous Minds, celebrate World Teachers' Day with some of the most inspirational educators on the silver screen ... or tablet.

Dead Poets Society

Dead Poets Society

Years 9-10, 11-12 Media arts, English, Personal and social capability

When charismatic English professor John Keating arrives at a strict boys academy, his unconventional teaching methods breathe new life into the curriculum steeped in tradition. With his wit and wisdom, Keating inspires his students to pursue individual passions and make their lives extraordinary.

School of Rock

School of Rock

Years 7-8, 9-10 Media arts, Music, Personal and social capability

Jack Black stars as a hell-raising guitarist with delusions of grandeur. Kicked out of his band and desperate for work, he impersonates a substitute teacher and turns a class of fifth grade high-achievers into high-voltage rock and rollers. Joan Cusack portrays the principal of the private school where Black is prepping the kids for a Battle of the Bands.

To Sir, with Love

To Sir, with Love

Years 11-12 Media arts, Intercultural understanding, Ethical understanding, Personal and social capability

Engineer Mark Thackeray arrives to teach a totally undisciplined class at an East End school. Still hoping for a good engineering job, he's hopeful that he won't be there long. He starts implementing his own brand of classroom discipline: forcing the pupils to treat each other with respect. Inevitably he begins getting involved in the students' personal lives, and must avoid the advances of an amorous student while winning over the class tough. What will he decide when the engineering job comes through?

Lean on Me

Lean on Me

Years 11-12 Media arts, Personal and social capability, Ethical understanding

An arrogant and unorthodox teacher returns as principal to the idyllic high school from which he had earlier been fired to find it a den of drug abuse, gang violence, and urban despair.

Mr Holland's Opus

Mr Holland's Opus

Years 9-10, 11-12 Media arts, Music, Personal and social capability

A frustrated composer finds that he can't survive on his current wage so takes on a life changing teaching position to make ends meet.

Dangerous Minds

Dangerous Minds

Years 11-12 Media arts, Personal and social capability

LouAnne Johnson is a former marine who decides to leave an officer's commission and a nine-year military career to pursue her dream of becoming an English teacher.

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Henry meets a friendly cow and learns all about where milk comes from. Unfortunately, the gate to the cow field has been left open and all the cows have wandered off during the night. Henry becomes a cowboy for the day.

The Day Henry Met: A Cow

Years F Personal and social capability

Henry meets a friendly cow and learns all about where milk comes from. Unfortunately, the gate to the cow field has been left open and all the cows have wandered off during the night. Henry becomes a cowboy for the day.

Crab sideways walks in to tell us that there are nearly 4000 species of crab like him coming from far and wide, and living in both the water and on land.

I'm a Fish: I'm a Crab

Years F, 1-2 Earth and environment, Science

Crab sideways walks in to tell us that there are nearly 4000 species of crab like him coming from far and wide, and living in both the water and on land.

Exploring the concept of 'favourite things', Alex and Emma make things with clay. Emma makes strawberry and melon kebabs, a group make underwater scene collages, and the book The Runaway Hug is read.

Play School: My Favourite Things: 1

Years F, 1-2 English, Visual arts, Music, Dance

Exploring the concept of 'favourite things', Alex and Emma make things with clay. Emma makes strawberry and melon kebabs, a group make underwater scene collages, and the book The Runaway Hug is read.

Koolkatt tries to hypnotise Hamza with spirals. Why are spirals so captivating? To find out, Hamza meets a rebellious snail, shakes his crazy helix hair, and finds the biggest spiral around, the Milky Way galaxy.

Look Kool: Spirals

Years F, 1-2 Mathematics, Numeracy

Koolkatt tries to hypnotise Hamza with spirals. Why are spirals so captivating? To find out, Hamza meets a rebellious snail, shakes his crazy helix hair, and finds the biggest spiral around, the Milky Way galaxy.

Join Alex, Miranda, Teo and Karen for a special celebration at the Play School House. They welcome a new Play School friend, make party hats and a birthday banner. Through the windows we meet sisters who use sign language.

Play School: Come to the Party: 1

Years F, 1-2 English, Visual arts, Music, Dance

Join Alex, Miranda, Teo and Karen for a special celebration at the Play School House. They welcome a new Play School friend, make party hats and a birthday banner. Through the windows we meet sisters who use sign language.

From animatronics to chemistry creating food magic to the physics of kite flying - all this and more on this episode: where the ordinary becomes extraordinary.

Scope

Years 5-6, 7-8 Science

From animatronics to chemistry creating food magic to the physics of kite flying - all this and more on this episode: where the ordinary becomes extraordinary.

Henry meets a friendly old racing car. Henry learns about engines and finds out that the racing car has never actually finished a race. Henry becomes a racing driver for the day, races around the track and meets a breakdown truck.

The Day Henry Met: A Car

Years F Personal and social capability

Henry meets a friendly old racing car. Henry learns about engines and finds out that the racing car has never actually finished a race. Henry becomes a racing driver for the day, races around the track and meets a breakdown truck.

Join the fun as Teo and Rachael make wooden animals, build a dog kennel and create a hairy face picture using wood shavings. Through the windows we see how a concrete path is made.

Play School: Tools: 1

Years F, 1-2 English, Visual arts, Music, Dance

Join the fun as Teo and Rachael make wooden animals, build a dog kennel and create a hairy face picture using wood shavings. Through the windows we see how a concrete path is made.

On this show, dingo pups check out their new home and we get the how-to on a high-ropes course. Have you ever wondered how you get to be a TV presenter? Watch to find out.

Totally Wild

Years 3-4, 5-6 Science, Health and PE

On this show, dingo pups check out their new home and we get the how-to on a high-ropes course. Have you ever wondered how you get to be a TV presenter? Watch to find out.

Henry meets a friendly rooster. Rooster needs to wake up the farmer so he can feed the animals but he has a sore throat and can't crow. Henry becomes a farmer for the day and helps feed all the animals.

The Day Henry Met: A Rooster

Years F Personal and social capability

Henry meets a friendly rooster. Rooster needs to wake up the farmer so he can feed the animals but he has a sore throat and can't crow. Henry becomes a farmer for the day and helps feed all the animals.

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Leigh Sales presents the most detailed current affairs from an Australian perspective. Includes exclusive investigations, probing interviews, and political analysis from chief political correspondent Laura Tingle.

7.30: December 10, 2018

Years 11-12 News and current affairs

Leigh Sales presents the most detailed current affairs from an Australian perspective. Includes exclusive investigations, probing interviews, and political analysis from chief political correspondent Laura Tingle.

For over 20 years, this program has been telling the stories of everyday and extraordinary Australians with intimacy, candour and integrity. We explore first-hand the diversity, complexity and challenges of modern life.

Australian Story: December 10, 2018

Years 9-10, 11-12 Personal and social capability, News and current affairs

For over 20 years, this program has been telling the stories of everyday and extraordinary Australians with intimacy, candour and integrity. We explore first-hand the diversity, complexity and challenges of modern life.

Australia's leading forum for media analysis and comment, presented by one of Australia's most respected journalists Paul Barry.

Media Watch: December 10, 2018

Years 11-12 Media arts, News and current affairs

Australia's leading forum for media analysis and comment, presented by one of Australia's most respected journalists Paul Barry.

On the planet of Ranskoor Av Kolos lies the remains of a brutal battlefield. The Doctor discovers the planet holds far more secrets, but who is the mysterious commander with no memory? And what lies beyond the mists?

Doctor Who: The Battle of Ranskoor Av Kolos

Years 9-10, 11-12 Media arts

On the planet of Ranskoor Av Kolos lies the remains of a brutal battlefield. The Doctor discovers the planet holds far more secrets, but who is the mysterious commander with no memory? And what lies beyond the mists?

In the final episode for 2018, Barrie Cassidy and the panel look over parliament's final sitting week and look ahead to the summer recess and the campaign ahead of the federal election. Plus, the Matt Price Moment and more.

Insiders: December 9, 2018

Years 11-12 News and current affairs, Civics and citizenship

In the final episode for 2018, Barrie Cassidy and the panel look over parliament's final sitting week and look ahead to the summer recess and the campaign ahead of the federal election. Plus, the Matt Price Moment and more.

From animatronics to chemistry creating food magic to the physics of kite flying - all this and more on this episode: where the ordinary becomes extraordinary.

Scope

Years 5-6, 7-8 Science

From animatronics to chemistry creating food magic to the physics of kite flying - all this and more on this episode: where the ordinary becomes extraordinary.

Hitchcock defined his own unique style of filmmaking from the early days of The 39 Steps and The Lodger to the Hollywood glamour of North by Northwest and Rear Window, to the terrifying Psycho and The Birds.

The Directors

Years 9-10, 11-12 Media arts

Hitchcock defined his own unique style of filmmaking from the early days of The 39 Steps and The Lodger to the Hollywood glamour of North by Northwest and Rear Window, to the terrifying Psycho and The Birds.

Find out who's shaping Africa's fashion scene with Diana Opoti as she travels to Africa's fashion capitals and shows you the latest trends and portrays emerging young talents.

Designing Africa

Years 9-10, 11-12 Visual arts, Intercultural understanding

Find out who's shaping Africa's fashion scene with Diana Opoti as she travels to Africa's fashion capitals and shows you the latest trends and portrays emerging young talents.

Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta has been the world's busiest airport for the last two decades. With privileged access to every part of the airport's operation, this special uncovers the hidden people, amazing technology and complex systems in a way that the viewer has never seen before.

The Secret Life of the Airport

Years 7-8, 9-10 Design and technologies

Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta has been the world's busiest airport for the last two decades. With privileged access to every part of the airport's operation, this special uncovers the hidden people, amazing technology and complex systems in a way that the viewer has never seen before.

Monty Halls joins a shark survey and also goes on a terrifying night dive. The family explore a volcano. They also start keeping chickens, and grow their own food.

My Family and the Galapagos

Years 7-8, 9-10 Earth and environment, Sustainability, Science

Monty Halls joins a shark survey and also goes on a terrifying night dive. The family explore a volcano. They also start keeping chickens, and grow their own food.

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Fred and his uncle get into an argument about celebrating Christmas.

Fred's relation to Mr Scrooge is made clear

Years 1-2, 3-4 Media arts

Fred and his uncle get into an argument about celebrating Christmas.

19th Century Muppet Londonites make their thoughts on Ebenezer Scrooge clear through song.

Londonites make their thoughts on Mr Scrooge known

Years 1-2, 3-4 Media arts

19th Century Muppet Londonites make their thoughts on Ebenezer Scrooge clear through song.

Buddy wins Michael over by defeating some park bullies in a snow fight.

Buddy takes on some bullies

Years 1-2, 3-4, 5-6 Media arts

Buddy wins Michael over by defeating some park bullies in a snow fight.

Buddy gets to prove that Santa is real to Michael and Walter.

Buddy gets to prove a point

Years 1-2, 3-4, 5-6 Media arts

Buddy gets to prove that Santa is real to Michael and Walter.

Buddy and Santa rendezvous in Central Park.

Buddy bumps into Santa

Years 1-2, 3-4, 5-6 Media arts

Buddy and Santa rendezvous in Central Park.

Walter sends Buddy to a service in his building which is performed underground.

Buddy goes beneath his father's work

Years 1-2, 3-4, 5-6 Media arts

Walter sends Buddy to a service in his building which is performed underground.

Four Corners looks at the job market in light of automation and digital disruption.

Jobs of the Future

Years 9-10 Civics and citizenship

Four Corners looks at the job market in light of automation and digital disruption.

Scene of teacher taking up phones and devices

Sombrero of joy

Years 11-12 Personal and social capability

Scene of teacher taking up phones and devices

Jimmy Barnes reveals the significance of 'Flame Trees', a song about a homecoming, and how Adelaide holds bad memories for him. Includes old and new footage of Cold Chisel performing the song.

'Flame Trees', bad memories and returning home

Years 9-10, 11-12 Personal and social capability

Jimmy Barnes reveals the significance of 'Flame Trees', a song about a homecoming, and how Adelaide holds bad memories for him. Includes old and new footage of Cold Chisel performing the song.

Jimmy Barnes describes the culture of violence in Elizabeth, explaining it as something children were taught, and linking the fighting to the toughness of life in northern UK towns and continued poverty as migrants in Australia. (Coarse language.)

Violence and migrants in Elizabeth

Years 9-10, 11-12 Personal and social capability

Jimmy Barnes describes the culture of violence in Elizabeth, explaining it as something children were taught, and linking the fighting to the toughness of life in northern UK towns and continued poverty as migrants in Australia. (Coarse language.)

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