FAQ’s
When can I book into a program?
The best time to book in is in late October for the following year’s programs. They are in high demand so be early to express interest. Anticipate the number of classes for that grade so PEEC can try to accommodate your whole cohort.
How do I know what the programs are about?
Every PEEC program delivers teaching and learning about living sustainably. To find out about the specific stories and themes, look at each program in the prospectus for details.
How do I know which program is relevant to my year level?
There is an indication of the ideal grade for each program in the prospectus.
How do I book into a program?
Forward a booking form to PEEC (found in the Prospectus) anticipating what program you hope to participate in. We will confirm your booking.
Are there any extra resources that you would recommend when planning and conducting my unit?
The program booklets are a great resource.
Every teacher receives a program-specific booklet that contains chapter-by-chapter resources and activities to assist in both planning and teaching their Storythread Unit. These booklets are sent out eight weeks prior to your excursion date so as to help facilitate your unit planning.
Other resources are available in our Resources and References section
We will be updating the teacher resources section of this website very soon so keep an eye out.
How much does an excursion to PEEC cost?
The PEEC programs are offered at the cost of $5. Bus travel to and from the centre needs to be organized by the school and this cost must also be factored in. For grades Prep to three it may be appropriate to organize car-pooling with adult drivers staying as helpers for the day.
How are you addressing the National Curriculum?
Storythread is a powerful Pedagogy of Place that can help schools implement the Australian
Curriculum in the following ways …
1. Storythread offers teachers rich opportunities to deepen, extend and personalise student
understandings of the content, ideas and processes carried within nominated C2C Science
and English Units.
2. Storythread offers teachers an imaginative way of focusing on the Cross-Curriculum
priority of Sustainability that connects students in highly personal ways to the Organising
Ideas of Systems, World View and Futures.
3. Storythread offers teachers access to a creative values education process that supports the
development of the General Capabilities, in particular literacy, ethical behaviours, critical
and creative thinking and social and personal competence.
For a detailed alignment with the Australian Curriculum for 2012 please click here.
Are you part of Education Queensland or are you an independently run centre?
We are part of Education Queensland.
Do people plan their whole units of work around an excursion to PEEC?
Teachers can use the suggested pre and post excursion activities from the program booklets. These offer scaffolding for whole units of work.
I need to do my curriculum planning now. Can you please send me my program
booklet early?
We are constantly updating and improving our program booklets so it is unlikely we can send you one earlier than 8 weeks before your visit. However, if you need more information about the program for planning purposes, we can provide you with more information upon request.
What happens if it rains on my excursion day?
Most PEEC programs can still go ahead in light rain (with raincoats), however adverse weather conditions (strong wind, heavy rain, extreme heat, bush fire) may require us to postpone a program. This decision will always be made in consultation with the class teacher. If postponing a program is necessary, an alternative date will be arranged.
Can you help us with our Curriculum Risk Management processes?
Yes. PEEC’s risk management process aligns with the Department of Education and Training’s procedure HLS-PR-012 Managing Risks in School Curriculum Activities. Program relevant Curriculum Activity Risk Assessment information is available on request or click here.
Can Parents come to help on the excursion day?
Yes. Additional adults are welcome in small numbers and your program booklet will provide guidance around the number of recommended adults. However, please do not allow parents to bring younger siblings.
Are your programs exactly the same every year?
We are constantly updating our programs to suit curriculum priorities, best practice, and in responce to feedback from visiting teachers and students. At the end of your PEEC excursion day, you will be asked to complete an evaluation form to assist us with this process. If you would like to provide us with feedback about your visit or any other facet of your visit we would love to here from you, please access our feedback section and send us an email, we would love to here from you.
Other FAQ’s
How old are you?
Have you ever thought of being a teacher?
Do you do children’s parties?
Is that your real hair?
How did you land this job?
If we are traveling back through time how come there are still cars in the car park?
Where’s Suzanne?