Join us for the coolest work event you’ll attend this winter
Hear from Museum curators and special guests including Annalise Rees, Bailey Bourke and Rebecca Hingley from the Australian Antarctic Division for insights into the stories, objects and ideas in our new Antarctica exhibition.
Explore the exhibition at your own pace, with pop-up talks from the Museum’s Education team.
You’ll also gain an overview of our Antarctica school programs and how they connect students from K–12 with Science, Geography, History and Civics and Citizenship.
This session is a valuable opportunity to deepen your understanding of Antarctica as an extreme environment and its global significance, while experiencing the exhibition ahead of your visit with students.
If you’ve ever wondered what draws people to the most extreme environment on Earth – or what Antarctica can teach us about sharing the planet – this professional learning session is for you.
AITSL standards
- 2.1 Apply knowledge of content and teaching strategies
- 6.2 Engage in professional learning to improve practice
Date
Wednesday 1 July
Time
4 to 5.30pm, with arrivals encouraged from 3.30pm to enjoy refreshments and connect with fellow educators
Cost
Free
Bookings essential
Meet our guest speakers
Annalise Rees is Assistant Director, Antarctic Arts and Education Engagement for the Australian Antarctic Program. Sparking curiosity through education and creative engagement, she loves to share the wonder of Antarctica by bringing it into classrooms and communities. Passionate about its science, ecology, culture and people, Annalise helps Australians connect with the icy continent, so Antarctica is valued, protected and understood.
Bailey Bourke is an Assistant Director in the International Section of the Australian Antarctic Division, with five years of professional experience in Antarctic policy, and degrees in law and international relations. Bailey has represented the Australian Government at many international meetings within the Antarctic Treaty system forums, such as the Commission for the Conservation of Antarctic Marine Living Resources, the Antarctic Treaty Consultative Meeting, and the Committee for Environmental Protection.
Rebecca Hingley is Assistant Director, Protected Areas & Species with the Australian Antarctic Division. Prior to starting at the Division, she completed a PhD in Antarctic geopolitics and heritage, and was Chief Operating Officer at the Mawson’s Huts Foundation. Rebecca has also worked as a tour guide in East Antarctica.
Banner image: King penguin chicks in creche (detail). Esther Rodewald / Australian Antarctic Division