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HARs in School Matters Magazine
The Honey Ant Readers have featured in the latest issue of “School Matters”, a monthly magazine released for teachers by the Western Australian Department of Education. It is a brilliant resource that includes news and stories about life in WA’s public schools and can be ordered, free of charge, by emailing details of your name…
Many hands make light work…a new member on the HAR team
We are thrilled to welcome a new member to our ever growing HAR team! Tim Butler will now be working on production and IT. Not only is he a technical buff with a maths/computer science degree but he is also a talented linguist, proficient in 3 languages and a musical whizz on the guitar, trumpet…
Yes, the books are in YOUR language!
With our 6 language editions finally complete after months of hard work and dedication from translators, Elders, teachers, students, the recording studio and printing team- the only thing left was to share the great work with the learners…and they were a HUGE hit!
Language sets production line-great start to an exciting year 2013
We had a busy day at the Honey Ant Readers Brisbane office yesterday, planning the exciting year ahead for 2013. So many things to look forward to, from new products to new team members- Emma Browne is back on board! A production line of enthusiastic helpers Andy, Phil and Debbie Browne made light work of packing…
HARs included in “Improving Teaching in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Education” project report
In September 2012, Monash University researchers released a report as part of the Improving Teaching in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Education project. This project is funded by the Australian Government, aiming to contribute to the achievement of the goals of the Ministerial Council for Education, Early Childhood Development and Youth Affairs’ (MCEECDYA) Aboriginal and …
HAR author joins advisory team for the “Let’s Read National Literacy Campaign”
HARs author, Margaret James was excited to be invited to participate on the advisory team for the “Let’s Read National Literacy Campaign” early this month. The campaign was launched by Hon Peter Garrett MP, Minister for School Education, Early Childhood and Youth in November last year. It aims to engage families, professionals and communities to promote high quality…
HAR illustrator, Wendy to make “Let’s Read” National Literacy Campaign posters
We are excited to announce that our brilliant llustrator, Wendy Paterson, will be illustrating the “Let’s Read” National Literacy Campaign posters. She has some terrific ideas, and has come up with very cute and funny artwork. Congratulations Wendy!
Central Arrernte translations of Honey Ant Readers
Shirley Turner stepped in at the last minute to record the Central Arrernte translations of the HAR which Benedict Stevens did for us. Shirley is also an accomplished writer, like her famous mother, MK Turner. Thank you for making time for us with NO notice on Friday, Shirley! Shirley is a teacher, a mother and…
HAR author, Margaret James recognised in today’s QWeekend 50 Best and Brightest!
Honey Ant Readers author, Marg James was humbled to be recognised in this weekend’s QWeekend magazine’s 50 Best and Brightest among an array of leaders in education, microbiolgy, fitness,health music, culture and hospitality. To view her profile online visit: http://www.couriermail.com.au/news/gallery-e6frer9f-1226530733432?page=21 or read Leanne Edmistone’s profile in this weekend’s Courier-Mail.