Reading Australian Film programs are designed to support the implementation of the Victorian Essential Learning Standards (VELS) drawing together the three strands and supporting student growth across domains.
| Interdisciplinary learning Domains |
Discipline based learning Domains |
Physical, personal and social learning Domains |
- Communication
- Thinking processes
- Information and communications technology (ICT)
Note: Domains in italics are dependent on the focus of the program. |
- English
- The Arts
- Humanities
- LOTE
- Science
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- Interpersonal Development
- Personal Learning
- Civics and Citizenship
- Health and Physical Education
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http://vels.vcaa.vic.edu.au/
During their excursion to ACMI students will be engaged in:
- an introduction to the film that helps to develop their knowledge of how texts are constructed for particular purposes by exploring codes and conventions of film
- a film screening.
Select from the following ACMI Reading Australian Film programs or enquire about other films to suit your class program:
Early Years
Prep - 2 Napoleon G
Mario Andreacchio, Australia,1994, 77 mins
This enchanting live-action Australian adventure follows a golden retriever puppy on a cross-country search for excitement, and the dingoes that are his doggy roots. Napoleon enlists allies and outsmarts enemies amongst a unique menagerie of wild animals native to Australia. Napoleon finally returns to his family, realising there is no place like home. Featuring a host of songs and animals endowed with human voices and qualities.
Years 3 - 4
The Silver Brumby G
John Tatoulis, Australia, 1993, 93 minsIn the unforgiving wilderness of the Australian Alps roams a stallion like no other. For years people have tried to claim the elusive brumby as their prize. Now, one rider is determined to challenge the might of the wild stallion and sets off on an unforgettable adventure to capture the horse that, according to legend, could never be tamed. Literature, legends and screen literacy come together in this adventure film based on a novel by Elyne Mitchell.
Years 3 - 6
Storm Boy G
Henri Safran, Australia, 1976, 94 minsStorm Boy lives with his recluse father on South Australia's lonely coast. He roams with his pet pelican, Mr Percival, and his secret aboriginal friend, Fingerbone Bill. He knows no other world. Eventually he must choose between his life of isolation and the challenges of the outside world.
The Girl from Tomorrow G
Kathy Mueller, Australia, 1990, 104 minsAlana, a 13 year-old girl from the year 3000, crawls from a battered time capsule to find herself in the strange world of the 20th century! This science fiction telemovie combines fantasy, action and drama.
Middle Years
Years 5 - 6
Captain Johnno G
Mario Andreacchio, Australia, 1988, 100 mins
Johnno is ten years old, deaf, and always in strife. He lives in a small fishing town in South Australia and has an affinity with the sea that he shares with Tony, an Italian fisherman, who the townsfolk also ridicule. Johnno's best friend is his sister Julie. Discovering she is going away to a boarding school in the city, Johnno is devastated and flees to his secret place, a deserted island. This causes havoc in the small community. With Tony's help, Johnno realises he must learn to face his problems.
Hildegarde PG
Di Drew, Australia, 2001, 88 mins
When their beloved pet duck Hildegarde is 'abduckted' by bird smugglers, it's up to Christopher, Isabel and Jeremy to save the day.
Babe G
George Miller, Australia, 1995, 88 mins
An endearing tale about a loveable, lonely pig who wants to be a sheep dog.
Years 5-8
No Worries G
David Elfick, Australia, 1992, 90 mins
The courage of Ben and Ellen Bell and their 11-year-old daughter Matilda has seen them through countless misfortunes in a countryplagued by the harsh elements. Now drought is once again parching the Australian outback with devastating consequences. The story is seen largely through the eyes of Matilda and follows the lives of this battling farming family who endure drought, falling wool prices and a violent storm, before they are eventually driven to the city to survive as a family.
Hating Alison Ashley PG
Geoff Bennett, Australia, 2005, 100 mins
Years 7-10
Rabbit Proof Fence PG
Phillip Noyce, Australia, 2002, 94 mins
In 1931, three aboriginal girls escape after being removed from their homes to be trained as domestic staff. They set off home on a remarkable trek, following the rabbit proof fence across the outback.
Years 9-10
The Castle M
Rob Sitch, Australia, 1997, 82 mins
A family finds themselves forced out of their home when a nearby airport wants to expand in their direction. The father decides to fight to keep his home.
Teacher Materials
Activities provided in accompanying Teacher Kits are designed to assist teachers to further develop ideas introduced to students during the ACMI program.
For bookings, see Education Bookings information.
