EDUCATION 2009 EDUCATION PROGRAM Educate, Enlighten & Enrich @ IMAX The IMAX Experience Hw t Bk an Excursin Jint Excursin Packages Educatinal Resurces Access, Transprt & Parking Phne: (02) 9213 1600 Fax: (02) 9281 3833 Email: educatin@imax.cm.au www.imax.cm.au
THE IMAX EXPERIENCE IMAX is truly unique in its ability t reach ut t yur students, bringing them clser t the wrld which they study. With a wide selectin f educatinal films t inspire and mtivate students, IMAX is an essential part f every schl s excursin prgram Climb with adventurers t sme f the wrld s highest peaks. Experience the weightlessness f space alngside astrnauts. Dive int the undersea wrld f the mst fearsme great white sharks. Only IMAX lets yu feel like yu re really there! IMAX films are designed t educate and enlighten as much as they are t entertain. They ffer educatrs a pwerful teaching tl that is easily integrated int existing curriculum. And they prvide students with unique and exciting pprtunities t explre new wrlds and new ideas. And t help integrate yur visit t IMAX with yur prgrams at schl, mst films are accmpanied by a cmprehensive Teachers Guide. Films screen every hur n the hur starting frm 10am. Fr sessin times and a full listing f films, packages and resurces available, visit ur website at www.imax.cm.au/schls DID YOU KNOW? The IMAX Theatre in Darling Harbur is hme t the wrld s largest cinema screen and features 15,000 watts f digital surrund sund. THE THREE R s at IMAX RISK ASSESSMENT Teachers lk n further! All yur questins are answered in ur detailed Risk Assessment guide, available nline at: www.imax.cm.au/risk RESOURCES Supprt yur excursin with a hst f infrmatin available in ur Film Study Guides. Dwnlad frm www.imax.cm.au/schlresurces REWARDS Every student wh attends the Theatre n schl excursin will receive a BUY ONE GET ONE FREE vucher t return with a friend t share the IMAX Experience. Ph: (02) 9213 1600 Fax: (02) 9281 3833 Email: educatin@imax.cm.au Fr schls sessin times and infrmatin Check www.imax.cm.au/schls fr details
1. CHECK SESSION TIMES FOR SCHOOLS Films at IMAX screen every hur n the hur and are scheduled up t a year in advance fr schls fr the sessins between 10am - 1pm. Teachers Chice applies t the 10am & 11am sessins, and enables teachers t select the film and sessin time f their preference, subject t availability. Prgramming fr the 12pm & 1pm sessins is subject t apprval by IMAX. Afternn and evening bkings are als available fr schls, hwever we will cnfirm the film schedule a week befre yur excursin. These sessins are ideal fr cuntry schls staying vernight in Sydney. FILM AVAILABILITY Nt all films are available year rund. Please check the 2007 Film Schedule t determine in which Schl Terms yur preferred film/s will be screening. BOOKINGS: Ph: (02) 9213 1600 Fax: (02) 9281 3833 Email: educatin@imax.cm.au Website: www.imax.cm.au/schltimetables (If referring t timetable infrmatin nline, it is imprtant t als check with ur Educatin Office t cnfirm seating availability fr the sessin required.) 2. COMPLETE A BOOKING FORM AND FAX BACK TO OUR EDUCATION OFFICE (bking frm n last page) Fax: (02) 9281 3833 Within 24 hurs, yu ll receive cnfirmatin by fax, including: Cnfirmatin letter, utlining all details f yur bking and a Teachers Guide with ideas fr linking the film with yur wrk at schl Tax Invice, with GST cmpnent clearly marked Imprtant infrmatin abut payment and cancellatin If yu d nt receive a cnfirmatin by fax frm us, please cntact ur Educatin Office n Ph: (02) 9231 1600 t check that the bking has been received. Yu ll als receive a cnfirmatin package in the mail, including a Teachers Guide fr the film/s yu have bked and Risk Assessment dcumentatin. 3. CANCELLATION HOW TO BOOK In the unfrtunate event that yur excursin is t be cancelled, please cntact us immediately by phne n (02) 9213 1600. A 50% cancellatin fee may apply fr cancellatins less than 10 days befre the excursin date. Ph: (02) 9213 1600 Fax: (02) 9281 3833 Email: educatin@imax.cm.au Fr schls sessin times and infrmatin Check www.imax.cm.au/schls fr details
1. ARRIVAL T ensure smth and prmpt entry, please arrive at least 15-20 minutes befre the start f the sessin t allw fr payment and seating f yur grup. Present yur cnfirmatin letter and schl cheque (r ther frm f payment) t the Bx Office upn arrival. If yur students plan t purchase items frm the Candy Bar, please allw additinal time fr this. Please nte: Film sessins start exactly n the hur and late entry may nt be pssible. Late grups will be invited t attend the next scheduled screening if seats are available. 2. PAYMENT ON THE DAY OF YOUR EXCURSION One single payment shuld be made at the Bx Office n the day f yur excursin. IMAX unfrtunately cannt extend credit. If payment is nt received n the day f the excursin, yur grup may nt be able t attend the screening. Methds f payment available include: schl r cmpany cheque (n persnal cheques thank yu) cash (paid as ne single amunt) credit card EFT (n prir arrangement) Please make cheques payable t: LG IMAX Theatre Sydney. 3. TAX INVOICE A final Tax Invice will be issued frm the IMAX Bx Office n the day f yur excursin, detailing the exact number f students in attendance. If yur student numbers vary n the day f the excursin, a cash refund r additinal payment can be made at the IMAX Bx Office. If yu wish t speak with a member f the Educatin Office whilst at the Theatre, please just ask at the IMAX Bx Office. Ph: (02) 9213 1600 Fax: (02) 9281 3833 Email: educatin@imax.cm.au Fr schls sessin times and infrmatin Check www.imax.cm.au/schls fr details
Schls have a number f ptins when planning an excursin t IMAX. See ne film and be back at schl fr lunch, r cmbine with anther venue t make a full day ut. * Single Film (2D r 3D) EXTEND YOUR IMAX EXPERIENCE Traditinal IMAX films: Feature-length IMAX films Time: 45mins duratin Time: 100mins apprx. Price: $9.50 per student Price: $12.50 per student * Duble Film Deal Make it a full day IMAX excursin. See 2 films in ne day back t back (students stay in their seats) r with a lunch break in between (verlking Cckle Bay). Time: 2 films x 45mins duratin Price: $15.50 per student (fr 2 films) Ppular Duble Film Deals Antarctica + Shackletn s Antarctic Adventure Space Statin 3D + Rving Mars Mysteries f Egypt + Greece Secrets f the Past * Jint Excursin Packages Cmbine yur IMAX film with ne f ur apprved excursin partners lcated nearby. Time: IMAX film 45mins + ther venue Price: $8.50 per student, with apprved excursin partner (IMAX cmpnent nly). Cmbine ne f ur fascinating marine films such as Under the Sea 3D with a visit t the award-winning Sydney Aquarium. The Great Barrier Reef exhibit is nt t be missed! The Pwerhuse Museum Or fr things ut f this wrd, there s nthing t cmpare t the IMAX space experience in Rving Mars r Space Statin 3D with a hands-n explratin f the space gallery at the Pwerhuse Museum r a lk thrugh a real telescpe at Sydney Observatry! Fr a full listing f ther great Jint Packages fr schls, visit: www.imax.cm.au/schls (Click n the Packages ptin.) Ph: (02) 9213 1600 Fax: (02) 9281 3833 Email: educatin@imax.cm.au Fr schls sessin times and infrmatin Check www.imax.cm.au/schls fr details
JOINT EXCURSION CONTACTS Please check ur website fr details abut current packages available and nte that sme packages are available at limited times f the year and fr specific IMAX films nly. Please bk and pay separately with all jint package partners. ABC Ultim Turs Sydney Aquarium Ph: (02) 8333 5488 Ph: (02) 8251 7811 www.abc.net.au/turs/ultim/ www.sydneyaquarium.cm.au Australian Natinal Maritime Museum Sydney Central YHA Ph: (02) 9298 3655 (accmmdatin) www.anmm.gv.au Ph: (02) 9218 9018 www.yha.cm.au Mnrail and Light Rail Ph: (02) 8584 5288 Sydney Observatry www.mnrail.cm.au Ph: (02) 9217 0485 www.sydneybservatry.cm.au Pwerhuse Museum Ph: (02) 9217 0222 Sydney Learning Adventures www.phm.gv.au Ph: (02) 9240 8552 www.sydneylearningadventures.cm.au Science in the City Ph: (02) 9320 6163 Sydney Wildlife Wrld www.scienceinthecity.net Ph: (02) 8251 7811 www.sydneywildlifewrld.cm.au Tarnga Z Ph: (02) 9969 2455 www.z.nsw.gv.au Please check with the IMAX Educatin ffice n (02) 9213 1600 r www.imaxcm.au/schls fr details f the latest excursin packages available. Sydney Aquarium is ne f ur mst ppular jint package partners. Lcated nearby (nly 5mins walk alng the Cckle Bay waterfrnt) the Aquarium links well with many marine-themed IMAX films. Ph: (02) 9213 1600 Fax: (02) 9281 3833 Email: educatin@imax.cm.au Fr schls sessin times and infrmatin Check www.imax.cm.au/schls fr details
* 2D AND 3D IMAX FILMS (45 minute IMAX films) IMAX SCHOOL PRICES SCHOOLS Primary & Secndary schl students Single Film $9.50 per student Duble Film Deal $15.50 per student - includes 2 films bked in ne day, either back t back r with a break in between Jint Excursin - cmbined excursin with apprved venue Big Screen Business - Yr 11 & 12 Business Studies student talk with film screening $8.50 per student - save up t $1.00 per student at each venue, with apprved excursin partners $14.50 per student, includes a 30 minute Pwerpint presentatin in the Theatre auditrium, befre a screening f a 45 minute IMAX film in 2D r 3D ($5.00 Talk + $9.50 Film). Or $13.50 if part f an Aquarium Business Jint Package. One free teacher/ supervisr per 10 students. Additinal teachers $15 per Film/ $22 Duble Film/ $18 Feature Film. TERTIARY TAFE, university, English Language Clleges, Adult Students Single Film $13.00 per student Duble Film Deal $23.00 per student One free teacher/ supervisr per 10 students. Additinal teachers $15 per Film/ $22.00 Duble Film/ $18 Feature Film. * FEATURE-LENGTH IMAX FILMS (apprx. 100mins) Schl Students $12.50 per student - Primary & Secndary Tertiary Students $16.00 per student - TAFE, uni, English clleges One free teacher/ supervisr per 10 students. Additinal teachers $18 per Feature Film. Prices valid until 18 Dec 2009. Ph: (02) 9213 1600 Fax: (02) 9281 3833 Email: educatin@imax.cm.au Fr schls sessin times and infrmatin Check www.imax.cm.au/schls fr details
GETTING TO IMAX Lcated n the water s edge verlking Cckle Bay in Darling Harbur, the LG IMAX Theatre Sydney has easy access fr all grups. Address: 31 Wheat Rd, Darling Harbur NSW 2000. BY RAIL The clsest train statin is Twn Hall, with pedestrian access via Druitt Street. The Theatre is als within easy walking distance f Central Railway Statin. Or take the Mnrail t Darling Park r Light Rail t the Cnventin Centre (special discunts n Mnrail available fr schls visiting IMAX). FERRY Catch a ferry int Darling Harbur frm Circular Quay. BY ROAD A bus cach drp ff pint is lcated directly in frnt f the theatre in Wheat Rad, and parking is available near Aquarium. PRIVATE PARKING There are tw ffers available. Guests shuld bring their parking ticket t be stamped at the IMAX Bx Office. 1. Harburside Carpark, lcated under the Nvtel in Darling Harbur. $12 fr 24 hurs. Entry via Murray St, Pyrmnt. 2. Secure Parking, lcated at 383 Kent Street. Pay nly $10 flat rate when yu park after 5pm Mn-Fri r all day weekends. Ph: (02) 9213 1600 Fax: (02) 9281 3833 Email: educatin@imax.cm.au Fr schls sessin times and infrmatin Check www.imax.cm.au/schls fr details