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11th Biennial NZACT Conference, Wellington 2009

Planning for the 2009 NZACT 11th biennial conference is now under way. A range of sessions and events are planned for your edification and entertainment.


Venue: Samuel Marsden Collegiate School, Marsden Ave, Karori, Wellington
Dates: Sunday 5 – Tuesday 7 July 2009

Accommodation: On site accommodation is not available at Samuel Marsden however a range of accommodation can be found in central Wellington which is a short bus ride to the conference venue.

Registration: Costs $145 members, $100 student/unwaged, $160 non-members and late registration (June 10 onwards).

Workshops: The conference organisers are looking for volunteers to take workshops. Please contact David Adams (see below) if you are interested in taking a session.



Workshops  offered at the 2007 Conference included:

  • Greek Science
  • Developments in the Latin curriculum guidelines
  • Taking school trips to Italy and Greece
  • Roman Politics
  • Website developments for Latin and classical studies
  • Generating a high level of interest in learning Classics
  • Travelling to Libya: Roman art
  • Classical studies at Years 10 and 11
  • Video / interactive powerpoints for Alexander the Great
  • Board games in the Classroom: the Odyssey and Greek vases
  • Reading Virgil aloud - in Latin
  • The city of Athena
  • Homer for Beginners
  • Proxima Veritati: as if you are there
  • Longitudinal Research on the Relationship between Aspects of NCEA and Student Motivation and Achievement

For more information please contact:
David Adams
Samuel Marsden Collegiate School
Private Bag, Wellington
Ph: 04 476 8707 x 810
Fax: 04 939 8934
Email: David Adams

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