DEAR TEACHERS STARTS TERM 2 2005

FUNDRAISING UPDATE In February, 1150 students saw Forces of New fi lm Sharks 3D offers an astonishing, Nature at the LG IMAX Theatre Sydney as up-close encounter with nature’s ultimate, part of a booked school excursion. A total yet endangered predator, while delivering of $1150.00 ($1.00 per student) has been a compelling conservation message. donated Australian Red Cross Tsunami Appeal by IMAX. As a result National Watch the Sharks 3D trailer online at: Geographic will match 50% of our funds, www.sharks3d.com bringing the total contribution to Tsunami Fundraising to $1725.00 for February. Sharks 3D will bring your students face to face with a to end the steady decline of the shark population, but multitude of the world’s great shark species, including to rehabilitate its image among the general public,” A great big thank you to all teachers and the Great White, Whale Shark and Hammerhead. said the United Nations Environment Programme’s students involved. You have not only Shot on location in Mexico, Colombia, Egypt, South Executive Director, Klaus Toepfer. “We believe that this learned a lot more about the impacts of Africa and French Polynesia, Sharks 3D consists entirely outstanding IMAX theatre fi lm is an ideal means of natural disasters on human communities of underwater footage, showing sharks and other reaching a vast audience and changing a great number but you have also helped us contribute marine creatures interacting in their natural habitats. of people’s perception of these animals. Sharks 3D funds towards their reconstruction. contributes greatly to marine conservation efforts, and Fundraising will continue until the end of “With this 3D experience, you ARE the diver, swimming we believe it could be used as part of a wider public June 2005 – so be sure to make a booking weightlessly with sharks all around,” said Jean-Michel awareness campaign for shark protection.” to see Forces of Nature NOW! Cousteau, President and Chairman of Ocean Futures Society. “Sharks 3D sheds new light on the urgent Produced by 3D Entertainment (Ocean Wonderland All the very best for Term 2. need to protect these magnifi cent endangered animals, 3D) in partnership with Jean-Michel Cousteau and PS. Don’t forget to RSVP for our Sharks which are so essential to the survival of our oceans. To the United Nations Environment Programme. 3D teacher preview! Please refer to your inspire and educate people to act responsibly in order invitation enclosed with this newsletter. to ensure the preservation of the world’s oceans is a mission the fi lm and I have long shared.”

Julie Brown & Penny Breen “Despite the existence of various international treaties, certain shark species have been reduced by nearly 80% ALSO SCREENING in the past decade alone. Today, the priority is not only

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MYSTERIES OF EGYPT CORAL REEF ADVENTURE KILIMANJARO: TO THE ROOF OF AFRICA Hurry – The Australian Museum exhibition Life Learn about the threats to coral ecosystems, including Travel through 5 different climate zones to the summit Beyond the Tomb closes May 22! This is your last the impact of rising sea temperatures and the effects of the tallest free-standing mountain in the world. chance to take advantage of one of the most of siltation caused by logging. “I have seen many IMAX fi lms and this rates as one of popular joint excursion packages this year. “Excellent and informative. Links between coral reefs, the very best – the human story was as fascinating as “A highly motivational tool for History teachers to mangroves and rainforests. Suitable for Geography the geographical/ geological one.” get their message across about the wonders of Stage 4-5 Environments and Stage 6 Ecosystems at M. Gwyer, Bethlehem College Ancient Egypt.” M. Rabinau, Open HS Risks.” M. Talbot, John Wycliffe Christian School.

NO OTHER MOVIE COMES CLOSE 31 Wheat Rd DARLING HARBOUR NSW 2000 Ph: (02) 9213 1600 Fax: (02) 9281 3833 Email: [email protected] IMAX JOINT EXCURSION www.imax.com.au PACKAGES 2005

SYDNEY AQUARIUM + IMAX SHARKS 3D “SHARKS! Predator or Prey?”

Learn about these misunderstood creatures and how the We recommend a visit to Sydney Aquarium in the morning, activities of humans have brought many shark species to followed by a 12pm screening of Sharks 3D at IMAX, the brink of extinction. At Sydney Aquarium, walk through although times can be tailored to suit individual needs. the Open Ocean Oceanarium, home to huge stingrays, Student worksheets available to download at: www. large schools of fi sh and, of course, an impressive array of sydneyaquarium.com.au (Click on Aquaschool). A free sharks of several species. The largest sharks on display are Study Guide is also available to support the fi lm Sharks 3D the grey nurse sharks, some of which are 3.5 metres long at IMAX. Visit www.sharks3d.com for more details. and weigh over 300kg.

PRICE: $15.20 per student (IMAX $7.50; Aquarium: $7.70) Primary Schools: “The Sea” and “Bugs & Sea Beasties” A saving of $1.80 per student off regular school admission prices! Secondary Schools: “Reefs at Risk”, includes an optional Sydney Aquarium PH (02) 8251 7811 Reef Lecture by an Aquarist at Sydney Aquarium POWERHOUSE MUSEUM ‘SPACE: BEYOND THIS WORLD ‘ + IMAX ALIENS OF THE DEEP 3D “BEYOND THE FRONTIER: The History & Future of Space Exploration”

In Aliens of the Deep 3D, director James Cameron takes us to With a visit to the Powerhouse Museum’s Space: Beyond the depths of the ocean to encounter some of the strangest life this World exhibition, students will explore the history of forms on Earth, while inviting us to imagine what future human travel beyond Earth’s atmosphere. See early explorers may someday fi nd on other planets. Through the use rocketry, follow the ‘space race’ between the USSR and of clever computer simulations, we take a glimpse at the future USA, visit a space station and even design your own rocket! of space exploration, including a fascinating look at the For more information about the Space exhibition, visit: planned search for water - and life - on Jupiter’s moon Europa. www.powerhousemuseum.com/exhibitions/space.asp For more information , visit: www.aliensofthedeep.com PRICE: $11.50 per student (IMAX $7.50; Powerhouse $4.00) A saving of $2.00 per student off regular student admission prices. Powerhouse Museum PH (02) 9217 0222

COMING SOON WILD SAFARI 3D Starts Term 3, 2005 STOP! Prepare for a grand adventure into the heart of South Africa. Join Liesl, a native South African biologist and animal Before you plan your next conservation park guide, on the ultimate safari in search of excursion, check our fi lm session Africa’s “Big Five” : the lion, leopard, elephant, rhino, and times for schools online at: Cape buffalo. Wild Safari 3D will give your students a www.imax.com.au/schooltimetables new appreciation of the beauty and grace of creatures who have only recently been brought back from the brink of BOOKINGS & ENQUIRIES extinction. PH: (02) 9213 1600 or FAX: (02) 9281 3833 For more information about the making of Wild Africa 3D, visit: http://www.nwave.com/wildsafari/about/notes/ [email protected]

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