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Welcome
to Perth, the Robo-City
The City of Perth will create an awesome interactive
robotics exhibition in Forrest Place for the April School Holidays.
This wicked holiday activity will include working displays and fun
demonstrations.
ëAIBOí
ñ Robot Exhibition: AIBO is an
Artificial Intelligent Robotic Dog created by the UWA School of
Computer Science & Software Engineering (CSSE). The ëdogí has
been programmed and trained to play soccer and dance.
Vinnie the Vacuum: Trilobite 2.0 is a robotic vacuum
cleaner from Electrolux. It navigates around an area using ultrasound
just like a bat. Watch it avoid obstacles in Forrest Place.
Monster Trail: Follow the monster footprint trail from Forrest Place to
the WA Museum and meet Gillman, an impressive animatronics monster!
How to
Make a Monster: Become an animatronics
puppeteer, maneuvering the crocodile tail from the movie Peter Pan,
use X-ray eyes to see what makes ëJunior the Dinosaurí move, check
out Inspector Gadgetís gadgets or touch the alien guts from Pitch
Black through interactive exhibits.
The
award-winning City Playground Pass will be available once again from
Forrest Place, the Information Kiosk in Murray Street Mall or
participating organisations during the school holidays. Visit www.perth.wa.gov.au
or phone 9461 3368
Western Australiaís greatest prison break
Join the plot of the most daring and successful prison
break in the history of Western Australia. In 1876, after eight years
of incarceration at Fremantle Prison, six Irish Fenian convicts
escaped on board the American whaler ëThe Catalpaí.
The story of their rescue from imprisonment has all the
hallmarks of a best selling thriller.
Easter Monday 2006 marks 130 years since ëThe Catalpa
Escapeí took place. Experience
this remarkable episode of Western Australian history on an exclusive Catalpa
Day Tour at Fremantle Prison on 17 April.
Call 9336 9200 for bookings.
Later
in 2006 Fremantle Prison will host ëThe Catalpa Exhibition ñ From
Fremantle to Freedomí. This
exhibition will showcase over 200 fascinating artefacts and documents
from Ireland, America and Australia, many of which have never been on
public display. For more
information contact info@fremantleprison.com.au.
Whatís
the Buzz?
Ever
seen the fine detail of the foot of a grasshopper? Visit Whatís The
Buzz? at Perth Zoo and youíll be inspired by Jane Davenportís
stunning photography, focusing on the intricate details and striking
colours of various insects.
Created
especially for Perth Zoo, the outdoor exhibition features giant
praying mantis, butterflies and other amazing invertebrates. The
beautiful larger-than-life works in the Zooís Australian Rainforest
are designed to showcase the significance of these fascinating
creatures and their importance to Australiaís incredible
biodiversity. The images reveal the artistís deep passion for
insects and will inspire a re-consideration of all things
multi-legged.
Youíll
be surprised and enchanted by Jane Davenportís ëbugjectí
portraits. Buzz in to Perth Zoo from Saturday 1 April to Friday 30
June to check out these amazing images.
Normal admission prices apply.
Special April School Holiday
Activities
Friday 14 April ñ Sunday 30 April 2006
Donít
miss the popular painting and mask-making activities at Perth Zoo
during the holidays. Make sure you also pick up a Whatís the Buzz?
Adventurerís Passport to discover more about the fascinating world
of bugs.
School
holiday activities run from 10am to 3pm daily. Normal admission prices
apply. Perth Zoo is open from 9am to 5pm.
For
more information visit www.perthzoo.wa.gov.au or call Perth Zooís
24-hr Recorded Infoline
on 9474 3551.
Toddle
for Telethon this month
HBFís Action for Healthy Kids programme is the major
sponsor of the HBF Telethon Toddle to be held on Sunday 9 April at
Burswood Parklands. The HBF Telethon Toddle is a two-kilometre,
non-competitive walking event that encourages children of all ages to
be physically active, while at the same time raising money for
Telethon.
The event offers free rides and entertainment as well as
face painting and balloon artists. Register the whole family and
make a day of it!
Entry
fee is $10 for all children and adults (18+) are free. Register at any
HBF Service Centre or online at www.hbf.com.au.
Exclusive to HBF Members: Be in the running to win one of 50 HBF
prize packs. Once youíve registered for the event, simply
enter the HBF Members Telethon Toddle Competition on www.hbf.com.au
before 7 April.
For
those who love to dance
West Australian
Conservatoire of Classical Ballet, formerly known as Academy Dancentre,
is one of Australiaís leading ballet schools, with many students
taking up career opportunities in Australia and overseas.
The Conservatoire offers
courses in classical for children and adults who just love to dance.
For those looking for a more serious course of training, it offers an
extension programme for the gifted and talented as well as a full-time
programme for those wishing to study for a career.
With staff drawn from the
profession, many of them ex-dancers, care is taken to make students
into the best dancers that they can be in a positive and caring
environment.
All those who just love
to dance are invited to the Conservatoireís staff and students at
their beautiful studios backing onto the parks of Burswood.
For
further information on courses or to find out how to audition for
extension and full-time programmes, contact 9361 3651, or email us at bethj@hotkey.net.au
Get
up close with the animals at the RSPCA
Dogs, cats, rabbits, goats and a
very special pony ñ theyíre just some of the animals your children
can meet at the RSPCA during the April school holidays. The RSPCA
Education Unit has prepared a fun and fascinating program of
activities to interest kids of all ages during the two-week
break.
Back by popular demand is the
new Pet Sense series: an informative and invaluable programme, whether
you already have a pet at home or are thinking about getting one. The
different sessions introduce children to the basics of caring for
dogs, cats and horses.
Much-loved favourites like ëBe
A Volunteerí, ëPassion for Petsí and ëCritter Craftsí will
also be running throughout the holidays.
The RSPCA School Holiday
programme runs from Tuesday, 18 to Friday, 28 April 28 at the RSPCA
Animal Welfare Centre in Malaga. Bookings are essential as spaces are
limited. Contact the RSPCA Education Unit at education@rspcawa.asn.au
or on (08) 9209 9325.
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