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