Do You Want to Be an Ambassador

Represent Australia during the World Education Games 2015

Dear Student,

The search is on to find Australia’s Student Ambassadors for the World Education Games 2015. Your teacher has nominated you as a potential candidate and therefore I am pleased to invite you to apply. Only a handful of students will be selected to be an Ambassador for their country - this is an exciting opportunity to represent Australia on the world stage. The World Education Games take place over three days from 13- 15 October 2015, however the role would officially start mid-September 2015.

An Ambassador’s role requires:  Having photos and a brief bio on the World Education Games website and social media  Raising the profile of the World Education Games within your school and local area  Submitting three posts to the World Education Games blog  Being a point of contact for local media with regard to the World Education Games 2015 (local WEG team to provide assistance with this).  Travelling to Sydney with one parent/guardian and teacher for the World Education Games Ambassador’s briefing on Wednesday 16th of September (costs covered by 3P Learning)

Any student ambassador wishing to apply should have these qualities:  Be confident and articulate  Familiar with Mathletics/Spellodrome/IntoScience and/or have participated in the World Education Games previously  Enthusiastic about representing their school, state and country on the world stage

In recognition of the prestigious nature of this role, each Ambassador is presented with a special gift during their trip to Sydney in September 2015.

To apply for this role, complete the included application forms and email them to [email protected] Applications for Australia’s Ambassador positions must be received by 14 August 2015. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me.

Kind regards,

Andrew Smith, CEO, 3P Learning Australia

3P Learning. Australia – New Zealand – Hong Kong – South Africa – United Kingdom – Pakistan – Canada – United States Ambassador Candidate - Contact Information

Student Name ______

Country & Region ______

School Name ______

School Postal Address ______

School Phone Number ______

Best Teacher Contact Name ______

Teacher Email ______

Parent/Guardian Name ______

Parent/Guardian Email ______

Parent/Guardian Phone ______Number

I would like to apply to represent my country as an Ambassador for the World Education Games 2015!

3P Learning. Australia – New Zealand – Hong Kong – Singapore – South Africa – United Kingdom – Ireland – Canada – United States

2 Please complete this form, scan and email to [email protected]

STUDENT

I ______would like to apply for the position of Ambassador for the World Education Games 2015. I have read the brief and understand what the role of an Ambassador involves.

PARENT

I ______(parent/guardian) give permission for ______to apply for this unique opportunity. I have read the brief and understand what the role of an Ambassador involves. I understand that making an application does not guarantee that my child will be selected.

TEACHER

I ______(teacher/staff member) of ______(school) am aware that the above student who attends my school is applying for an Ambassador position and I understand what the requirements of the role are. If selected, I will support this student in their position as an Ambassador for the World Education Games 2015.

The Privacy Policies of Mathletics are compliant with the Australian Privacy Act, United Kingdom Data Protection Act and the United States Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act. 3P Learning as host of the World Education Games is committed to protecting the safety and security of all participants. As such there is no direct communication between students. In addition, the use of information provided by participants is compliant with the Australian Spam Act and the United Kingdom Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations. Our privacy policy is available at www.mathletics.com.au.

Ambassador Application Form

Student Name: ______

School Name: ______

3 Country/Region: ______

If selected as a Team Australia Ambassador, I will be responsible for:

 Submitting my Ambassador bio and photo for the World Education Games 2015 website  Submitting three blog posts in October 2015 to the World Education Games Blog  Participating in the World Education Games 2015  Being a point of contact for local media in regards to the World Education Games 2015  Raising the profile of both events within my school  Travelling to Sydney with one parent/guardian and teacher for the World Education Games Ambassador’s briefing on 16 September 2015 (costs covered by 3P Learning)

In your own words, what do you think it means to be an Ambassador?

Let us know why you want to be a World Education Games Ambassador?

4 Is there anything further you would like to add to support your application?

Please feel free to use extra paper if required. Pl

Please feel free to submit the open answer section on your own paper.