A Convenient Education

A Convenient Education

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A Convenient Education

SBS2 | August 6, 2013

Literacy

English

Civics and citizenship

Personal and social capability

Critical thinking

Classification: Parental Guidance

An interactive documentary which explores the experiences and challenges faced by international students, focusing on the Indian student community in Victoria in 2009 and 2010.

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An interactive documentary which explores the experiences and challenges faced by international students, focusing on the Indian student community in Victoria in 2009 and 2010.

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Ten-year-old ballerina Kenzie gets up at 6am every morning and dances for hours, and there's nothing that makes her happier. One of her dreams is about to come true as she gets ready to perform with the Queensland Ballet.

Making Child Prodigies: Diaries: Kenzie

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

Ten-year-old ballerina Kenzie gets up at 6am every morning and dances for hours, and there's nothing that makes her happier. One of her dreams is about to come true as she gets ready to perform with the Queensland Ballet.

Dancer Kenzie faces her toughest audition yet at the world's most prestigious ballet competition. Guitarist Callum plays in a live rock band. Budding rocket scientist Finn finally sees his prototype come to life.

Making Child Prodigies

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

Dancer Kenzie faces her toughest audition yet at the world's most prestigious ballet competition. Guitarist Callum plays in a live rock band. Budding rocket scientist Finn finally sees his prototype come to life.

Opening night looms for artist Aelita, marking her first Australian show in years; Anwen makes her debut performance as a composer; Finn meets Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull, armed with his very own legislation.

Making Child Prodigies

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

Opening night looms for artist Aelita, marking her first Australian show in years; Anwen makes her debut performance as a composer; Finn meets Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull, armed with his very own legislation.

Eight-year-old genius Finn wants to be a rocket scientist when he grows up. He visits astrophysicist Professor Alan Duffy for advice, and with the help of his mentors, he launches his very own rocket, high into the clouds.

Making Child Prodigies: Diaries: Finn

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

Eight-year-old genius Finn wants to be a rocket scientist when he grows up. He visits astrophysicist Professor Alan Duffy for advice, and with the help of his mentors, he launches his very own rocket, high into the clouds.

It's a big day for guitar prodigy Callum as he records his very first music video. Kenzie is about to step up and perform with the Queensland Ballet. Young scientist Finn has an important message for the prime minister.

Making Child Prodigies

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

It's a big day for guitar prodigy Callum as he records his very first music video. Kenzie is about to step up and perform with the Queensland Ballet. Young scientist Finn has an important message for the prime minister.

It's a big day for guitar prodigy Callum as he records his very first music video. Kenzie is about to step up and perform with the Queensland Ballet. Young scientist Finn has an important message for the prime minister.

Making Child Prodigies

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

It's a big day for guitar prodigy Callum as he records his very first music video. Kenzie is about to step up and perform with the Queensland Ballet. Young scientist Finn has an important message for the prime minister.

Twelve-year-old heavy metal guitarist Callum takes his music to the streets of Canberra, jams with famous guitarist Smokin' Joe Robinson, and films his first ever music video - all in a day's work for an aspiring musician.

Making Child Prodigies: Diaries

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

Twelve-year-old heavy metal guitarist Callum takes his music to the streets of Canberra, jams with famous guitarist Smokin' Joe Robinson, and films his first ever music video - all in a day's work for an aspiring musician.

Ten-year-old dancer Kenzie is forging a promising career, but it's not without sacrifice. Callum's perfectionism causes him angst, while pianist Anwen sets herself a new challenge.

Making Child Prodigies

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

Ten-year-old dancer Kenzie is forging a promising career, but it's not without sacrifice. Callum's perfectionism causes him angst, while pianist Anwen sets herself a new challenge.

Eight-year-old pianist Anwen studies at the best music school in the world: the Juilliard School in New York. She is about to perform her original compositions in public for the very first time at her school concert.

Making Child Prodigies: Diaries

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

Eight-year-old pianist Anwen studies at the best music school in the world: the Juilliard School in New York. She is about to perform her original compositions in public for the very first time at her school concert.

Guitar virtuoso Callum is recording his debut single, abstract artist Aelita is determined not to have her creativity constrained, while budding scientist Finn learns an important lesson in resilience.

Making Child Prodigies

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

Guitar virtuoso Callum is recording his debut single, abstract artist Aelita is determined not to have her creativity constrained, while budding scientist Finn learns an important lesson in resilience.

Ten-year-old professional artist Aelita has been painting since she was a baby. Despite getting ready for her big solo exhibition in Melbourne, she still finds time for her home-schooling, her hobbies, and her menagerie of pets.

Making Child Prodigies: Diaries

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

Ten-year-old professional artist Aelita has been painting since she was a baby. Despite getting ready for her big solo exhibition in Melbourne, she still finds time for her home-schooling, her hobbies, and her menagerie of pets.

Meet pianist Anwen, who is living her dream at the world's most prestigious music school; professional artist Aelita, who is preparing for an upcoming show; and the intellectually gifted Finn, who's designing his very own rocket.

Making Child Prodigies

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

Meet pianist Anwen, who is living her dream at the world's most prestigious music school; professional artist Aelita, who is preparing for an upcoming show; and the intellectually gifted Finn, who's designing his very own rocket.

An English adventurer attempts to circumnavigate the globe in 80 days in order to win a large wager. This 1956 film stars David Niven and Cantinflas.

Around the World in 80 Days

Years 7-8, 9-10 Media arts, English, Literacy

An English adventurer attempts to circumnavigate the globe in 80 days in order to win a large wager. This 1956 film stars David Niven and Cantinflas.

Great Aunt Lizzie tells the story of Lokesh and the Adventure of the Thor's Hammer Amulet.

Teacup Travels: Thor's Hammer

Years 3-4, 5-6 History, English, Literacy, Intercultural understanding

Great Aunt Lizzie tells the story of Lokesh and the Adventure of the Thor's Hammer Amulet.

As they prepare for the move to Sydney, the Leonards say goodbye to Angelus. But the question remains for Lockie: Will Mel ever forgive him? And will he have the chance to tell Vicki Streeton how he really feels about her?

Lockie Leonard: Legend

Years 7-8 English, Literature, Literacy

As they prepare for the move to Sydney, the Leonards say goodbye to Angelus. But the question remains for Lockie: Will Mel ever forgive him? And will he have the chance to tell Vicki Streeton how he really feels about her?

Great Aunt Lizzie tells the story of Charlotte and the Adventure of the Viking Tweezers. Charlotte comes across a great Viking warrior, but the king's champion has a splinter in his hand and can't pick up his sword.

Teacup Travels: Tweezers

Years 3-4, 5-6 History, English, Literacy, Intercultural understanding

Great Aunt Lizzie tells the story of Charlotte and the Adventure of the Viking Tweezers. Charlotte comes across a great Viking warrior, but the king's champion has a splinter in his hand and can't pick up his sword.

Great Aunt Lizzie tells the story of Lokesh and the Adventure of the Spindle Whorl. Lokesh meets a mother whose son is about to take part in an important ceremony but he has a hole in his Poncho. Yatzil must repair it quickly.

Teacup Travels: Spindle Whorl

Years 3-4, 5-6 History, English, Literacy, Intercultural understanding

Great Aunt Lizzie tells the story of Lokesh and the Adventure of the Spindle Whorl. Lokesh meets a mother whose son is about to take part in an important ceremony but he has a hole in his Poncho. Yatzil must repair it quickly.

When Mum's wedding ring goes missing, Sarge is forced to question if his approach to crime prevention in Angelus has fallen on deaf ears all along.

Lockie Leonard: Crimes Of The Heartless

Years 7-8 English, Literature, Literacy

When Mum's wedding ring goes missing, Sarge is forced to question if his approach to crime prevention in Angelus has fallen on deaf ears all along.

Great Aunt Lizzie tells the story of Charlotte and the Adventure of the Owl Skyphos. A servant in Greece is preparing for the Festival of Arrhephoria when he notices a small crack in his mistress's special cup.

Teacup Travels: Skyphos

Years 3-4, 5-6 History, English, Literacy, Intercultural understanding

Great Aunt Lizzie tells the story of Charlotte and the Adventure of the Owl Skyphos. A servant in Greece is preparing for the Festival of Arrhephoria when he notices a small crack in his mistress's special cup.

Great Aunt Lizzie tells the story of Lokesh and the Adventure of the Spouted Pot. Lokesh meets a young woman named Sakiko who is eager to impress her new mother-in-law with a tea ceremony.

Teacup Travels: Spowfed Pot

Years 3-4, 5-6 History, English, Literacy, Intercultural understanding

Great Aunt Lizzie tells the story of Lokesh and the Adventure of the Spouted Pot. Lokesh meets a young woman named Sakiko who is eager to impress her new mother-in-law with a tea ceremony.

Great Aunt Lizzie tells the story of Charlotte and the Adventure of the Viking Ice-Skates. A Prince is searching for a maiden he saw skating on the frozen lake, and his only clue is the skate she left behind.

Teacup Travels: Ice Skates

Years 3-4, 5-6 History, English, Literacy, Intercultural understanding

Great Aunt Lizzie tells the story of Charlotte and the Adventure of the Viking Ice-Skates. A Prince is searching for a maiden he saw skating on the frozen lake, and his only clue is the skate she left behind.

Great Aunt Lizzie tells the story of Lokesh and the Adventure of the Astragali. When Lokesh arrives in ancient Greece he meets a jolly pie maker who tells him all the fascinating things you can make from leftover knuckle bones.

Teacup Travels: Astragali

Years 3-4, 5-6 History, English, Literacy, Intercultural understanding

Great Aunt Lizzie tells the story of Lokesh and the Adventure of the Astragali. When Lokesh arrives in ancient Greece he meets a jolly pie maker who tells him all the fascinating things you can make from leftover knuckle bones.

Great Aunt Lizzie tells the story of Charlotte and the Adventure of the Mayan Hunter's Arrowhead. A young Mayan farmer who dreams of adventure persuades a retired hunter to teach her his craft.

Teacup Travels: Arrowhead

Years 3-4, 5-6 History, English, Literacy, Intercultural understanding

Great Aunt Lizzie tells the story of Charlotte and the Adventure of the Mayan Hunter's Arrowhead. A young Mayan farmer who dreams of adventure persuades a retired hunter to teach her his craft.

Great Aunt Lizzie tells the story of Lokesh and the Adventure of the Thor's Hammer Amulet.

Teacup Travels: Thor's Hammer

Years 3-4, 5-6 History, English, Literacy, Intercultural understanding

Great Aunt Lizzie tells the story of Lokesh and the Adventure of the Thor's Hammer Amulet.

Great Aunt Lizzie tells the story of Charlotte and the Adventure of the Groom's Netsuke. A groom is preparing for his wedding ceremony but keeps losing all the things! It leads Charlotte on a quest in search of a Netsuke.

Teacup Travels: Netsuke

Years 3-4, 5-6 History, English, Literacy, Intercultural understanding

Great Aunt Lizzie tells the story of Charlotte and the Adventure of the Groom's Netsuke. A groom is preparing for his wedding ceremony but keeps losing all the things! It leads Charlotte on a quest in search of a Netsuke.

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