The stories got the children hooked straight away...Jan was able to quickly build a rapport with the children and the frank and honest answers to questions was great...excellent use of common articles for music...every child wanted to be in the show. Overall a very entertaining and educational show. Jan demonstrates a diversity and richness of the Australian character.

Denis Brown,
Sth. George Town PS, Tas

Australia in a Suitcase
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Format and Description
A storytelling and music show with students participation.

Jan has a big suitcase of treasures from all over Australia. It could be the photo of an immigrant family arriving in Australia; a set of ironwood songsticks from Darwin way; an old waistcoat and hand shears; the various flags of Australia; a dog-spike or a conch shell.


All have a story or song attached to the part of Australian culture to which they belong.

Students participate by forming a band and playing simple instruments such as: shakers; clap sticks; spoons; and the tea chest bass, as well as singing and taking part in short character pieces.

Aboriginal material is performed with the permission of traditional owners.

Recommendations
"His handling of the children was excellent. They sat enthralled."
Iola Warner, Port Pirie PS, SA

"It was terrific for curriculum. The children completed a story related to a possession of their own. His rapport with the students was brilliant. Jan was extremely relaxed, enthusiastic, and very friendly."
Elisha Eddie, Waaia-Yalca South PS, Vic
Australia in a Suitcase
Suitability Prep - 6
Curriculum Focus MUSIC, SOSE, STORY WRITING, HISTORY,DRAMA, ARTS
CSF & VELS,
Arts Levels (Music, Drama) 1-4
History 4
Society & environment 3
Cost $4.00 per student, minimum $400 per show
Duration 50 minutes plus questions/discussion
Teacher's Notes Download Here
Bookings Contact:
The Storyteller's Guide to the World
Jan 'YARN' Wositzky & Lee Fox
03 54706629
0417 332065
yarn@storytellersguide.com.au
Tech Form Download Here