Schools Heritage Competition 2007
Competition FrameworkThe theme for the 2007 Schools Heritage Competition, HERITAGE POSTCARDS: showcasing local places, was announced in early May by the Minister for Environment and Conservation, Hon. Gail Gago, MLC. The Schools Heritage Competition is an annual event open to all Reception - Year 12 students across the State. It provides opportunities for classes to link school curricula to meaningful ICT projects that showcase their local community, history and built heritage. The 2007 theme encouraged classes to use computer technologies to showcase their local places, using either the Channel 9 Postcards format (TV segments, website or printed materials) or by developing a series of traditional or electronic postcards. An exciting aspect of the 2007 competition was the creation of a special prize - the Postcards Award - which offered students the unique opportunity to develop their original idea as a segment for the show. As in previous years (2003, 2004, 2005 and 2006) the type of entry was restricted to electronic format, to encourage the application of modern technology in a celebration of heritage. A package of materials outlining the competition rationale and assessment criteria, and offering suggestions for interpreting the 2007 theme, was distributed to all schools in early May. View the Flyer (primary) (50Kb PDF), Flyer (secondary) (50Kb PDF), Support Notes (50Kb PDF), Registration Form (50Kb PDF) and Entry Form (50Kb PDF). Entries & JudgingIn total, 61 individual entries were received, representing a mix of R-12 schools and classes across the State. The variety of entry topics, styles and formats reflected diverse learning experiences in schools, and indicated the range of heritage education programs that had been successfully developed for the 2007 theme, HERITAGE POSTCARDS: showcasing local places. The projects submitted also highlighted the diversity of ICT (Information Communication Technologies) skills being taught in schools. Students produced movies and DVDs, developed PowerPoint presentations and websites, scanned individual artwork and used programs such as Word, Publisher, Photostory and image manipulation software. Some classes participated in field trips, others conducted interviews, listened to guest speakers or researched family or community histories. Many participating teachers have confirmed the diversity of learning experiences that resulted from participation in this competition and its relevance to curriculum objectives across all year levels R-12. The quality of entries, in terms of both content and ICT capabilities, complicated the judges' task of selecting just two winning entries in each category. As a result, they declared additional awards for some year levels.
The Postcards AwardIn a partnership with Channel 9's tourism and lifestyle program, Postcards, this year's competition offered this exciting new prize category. The Postcards Award provided the winning students with the unique opportunity of working with Postcards' production team to develop their original concept as a segment for the TV show. As with the other prize categories, the judges for this award found choosing just one winner a difficult task. As a result, they nominated two equal winners and also an Honourable Mention. The Teaching Heritage AwardIn 2006 this award was introduced to recognise an outstanding class program related to the Schools Heritage Competition theme. It highlights the range of educational outcomes associated with participation in the competition and acknowledges the educational process, rather than the final product. For 2007 the Teaching Heritage Award was expanded to include both a primary and a secondary school program.
Awards CeremonyOn 16 November 2007 Hon. Gail Gago MLC, Minister for Environment and Conservation, presented prizes and certificates to the Year Level category winners of this year's competition. Keith Conlon, media identity and presenter for Channel 9's Postcards program, presented the inaugural Postcards Award to the winning entrants. The presentation ceremony, held at State heritage-listed Sunnybrae
Farm at Regency Park, included the viewing of all winning entries
and a short oral presentation by students receiving awards in each
of the Most Outstanding categories. Winning EntriesThe size and/or format of many of this year's winning entries prevents their display on this site. For those entries that are able to be linked here, particular software programs (as indicated) may be required to view the entry. Some of these files are large and may take time to download. All entries open in a new web browser. Year R-3 Category
Year 4-5 Category
Year 6-7 Category
Year 8-12 Category
Postcards Award
Teaching Heritage Award
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