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WA Youth Theatre Company

Are you MAD about drama? Do your friends think you're a bit WEIRD about it all?

The WA Youth Theatre Co presents an exciting new workshop series designed for people just like you!  THEATRE WEIRDOS is for 11-14 and 15-19 year olds who just can't get enough of the theatre.

The first term runs from 1 May until 19 June for two hours each Sunday. These intensive workshops are designed for the serious drama student who wants to learn from experienced theatre professionals in a fun, yet challenging way in the vibrant atmosphere of the King Street Arts Centre.

Also available for young people between the ages of 11 and 26 is our Masterclass series. The first Masterclass is "Preparing for a Role" on Sunday 15 May from 3-5pm. Learn techniques and exercises to assist in the initial stages of character exploration when preparing for a role from experienced tutor Rebecca Davis.

For further information, please call Leonie Debnam on 9226 2144 or 0438 902 158 or email her at waytco@bigpond.com.

Highlighting Writing
Terrific writing resources for schools and parents - created by top Australian authors. Includes the Seven Steps to writing success in a format both for parents and schools. Other articles of interest included in the parent section. Subscription to their newsletter also available from the website.

Fremantle Film and Television Institute
Youth workshops each school holidays for students aged 9 - 16. Contact Lui Sit for details of what is available lui_sit@fti.asn.au or phone 9431 6702

National Geographic Kids Magazine

Stories, games, brain benders, activities............. They have a great magazine also. Subscription is available online (it may be worth comparing prices as other online stores offer discounts for this magazine on occasions times), payment is in USD

Science by Email
A weekly science newsletter from CSIRO with a snippet of interest, activity and links for more information

Books for Gifted Readers
Follow the link in the navigation bar marked "Book Reviews"
"a searchable database of book reviews that take gifted readers into account! A tool that helps you identify satisfying books for a particular reader..."

For those interested in flight:" Robin Whirlybird on her Rotorcraft Adventures is an online interactive, multimedia book that brings the aeronautics of rotorcraft flight together with reading. Aimed at students K - 4, you will learn how rotors generate lift, expand vocab and experience rotorcraft flight research. Interact with the text, conduct your own aeronautical investigations and build helicopters online."

Gifted Adult Discussion Groups
On line facilitated discussion groups for gifted adults. Run by Lesley Sword, Gifted and Creative Services Australia

Kite Factory
info on different kites, mail order available. (SA company)