This term we are studying Newspapers in the Year 8 class.  This has coincided with the Olympic Games in Rio and so we have incorporated this into our lessons with students reading and finding out information about the Games from the West Australian.  Students are learning how newspapers are set out, the reports written and how it all comes together.  They will be looking at online newspapers and making their own newspaper later in the term.

To add to the learning happening in class, we are going on a class excursion to the Geraldton Guardian to look at their office and hear about how information is gathered for the newspaper. We will also be visiting the ABC radio station to see the insides of the studio and find out how the radio programs are produced.

We will take advantage of our time in Geraldton by visiting the Regional Library for a tour and talk on what resources students can access from home and the library.

I am sure this will be an enjoyable and worthwhile day out.