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How to Organise Awesome Whole-school Events!

Replace planning worries with a confident, systematic approach. This resource describes a great variety of specific events that can be adopted or adapted and offers well-tested systems and well-tuned tips to keep you organised and on-track. It also includes a planning book template, action lists, checklists and other photocopiable resources to further support you in planning a truly memorable whole-school event.

Ages: 5-13 | Pages: 56 | Code: 0472 | ISBN: 9781877536441

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Scott Balliet

Scott Balliet started his teaching career in America and has had a wide variety of teaching experiences in Australia since 2005. He is currently a Leading Teacher at Courtenay Gardens Primary School in Victoria where he teaches Multimedia/Digital Technologies. In addition to his specialist role, he also assists staff with using technology in the classroom as well as supervises a daily, student-run television show at his school. Several years ago, Scott helped his school win the Victorian Curriculum Innovations Award for their innovative use of technology and he has written over 10 books on various aspects of movie-making, Leadership and using technology in the classroom. In addition, he organises educational podcasts on Digital Technology topics - these are free for other schools to participate in at various times throughout the year.

Contents

Introduction4
Section A: Creating an awesome event5
The basics5
The Event Planning Book10
Committees18
The venue21
Promoting your event23
Key people – from the VIP to the stagehand24
Decorations and props25
The ambience26
Refreshments26
Tickets or no tickets?27
Audiovisual issues27
Section B: The main events28
Art shows28
Assemblies28
Bake sales28
Barbecues/picnics29
Book fairs29
Carnivals30
Discos30
Family days31
Film festivals31
Graduations31
Musical concerts32
Plays or puppet shows32
Science fairs32
Talent shows32
Working bees32
Section C: Resources33
Event Planning Book34
Pre-event Action List45
Event Action List (running sheet)46
Post-event Action List47
Contacts48
Notes49
Evaluation52
Supplies and Equipment Checklist53
Audiovisual Checklist56