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20 January to 24 March 2017, Ground Floor Gallery.                 

This is one boy's story of leaving his homeland, presented as an exhibition of original illustrations from the picture book Teacup written by Rebecca Young and illustrated by Matt Ottley (Scholastic Australia).  The original illustrations form part of the State Library's Peter Williams Collection, a collection of original Australian children's picture book art.

Teacup - an exhibition is supported by a self-guided trail and workshops for school groups, both of which are free of charge.  For further information phone (08) 94273202 or email your request to ed@slwa.wa.gov.au.

Want to take your students on an engaging and educational excursion in 2017?

The State Library education team creates and facilitates a diverse range of interactive and engaging workshops for students from Kindergarten to Year 12. Our program supports the Western Australian curriculum and promotes information literacy skills at all levels. All workshops are free of charge.

The 2017 Learning at the State Library brochure, outlining workshops, exhibitions and events for the upcoming year, is now available for download from the website. To book a workshop for your students, phone (08) 94273202, email your request to ed@slwa.wa.gov.au or complete an online booking request form on our website.

My name is Tricia McKenzie and I am an education officer at the State Library. I have had over 15 years teaching experience in High Schools, Primary Schools, Indigenous education and in Education Support. I have held leadership roles in areas such as Library and IT, gifted and talented programing, literacy and mathematics. 

My passion for Western Australian history was first developed when teaching in the Goldfields region. Then, teaching for five years in the UK, immersed me in history on a greater scale. 

I love my work here at the State Library. I get to combine my love of history with my love of literature in my day-to-day work and share that enthusiasm with school children, educators and the general public through our workshops, teacher resources and exhibitions.

For more information on the workshops we faciitate, check out our website.

 

2 February to 27 April 2017, The Story Place Gallery, on the mezzanine floor.

Simpson and His Donkey, Original Works is a free exhibition of original illustrations from the children's picture book, Simpson and His Donkey, by Mark Greenwood and Frané Lessac. The colourful illustrations in this exhibition are a stark contrast with the wartime events, and together with the story, give a deeper understanding of the bravery of Australians at war.

Simpson and His Donkey, Original Works is supported by a self-guided educational trail and the workshop, Digging Up the Past - World War 1. For further information phone (08)9427 3202 or email your request to ed@slwa.wa.gov.au

What can be found at the State Library? What treasures does it hold?

The State Library education team facilitates informative and engaging tours for students from Kindergarten to Year 12.

Find It @ the Library is a guided tour for Kindergarten to Year 2 students.  Students become library 'detectives' who explore the collections of the State Library and seek out hidden clues using their own treasure map.

Beyond Books tour is a fun, hands-on tour that highlights different State Library collections. This guided tour is suitable for Years 3 to 12 and can be tailored to suit specific curriculum requirements.

For further information about our tours, and to book, please complete a booking request form, phone (08) 9427 3202 or email your request to ed@slwa.wa.gov.au

Historical newspapers are a useful resource in the classroom.  Primary source materials, such as newspapers, can provide new perspectives to historical events and can transport students to a different time and place.

The State Library of WA has an extensive collection of newspapers dating back to 1833.  These can be accessed online via the National Library of Australia's Trove database. 

Dymocks Children's Charities' mission is for every child in Australia to have access to great quality books, so that they can develop their literacy and a life-long love of books.

This summer all students in Western Australia are invited to participate in the WA Summertime Read-A-Thon.  The money raised by each participant will result in books for your school library and other libraries in Western Australia.

For more information see the Dymocks Children's Charities Facebook page.

The State Library education team  would like to take this opportunity to thank you for your support of our educational workshops and events throughout 2016. We wish you a safe and happy festive season and we look forward to welcoming you to the State Library during 2017.

Tricia McKenzie, Irena Sikorska and Kate Akerman, Education Officers.