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Bookings essential for all lectures. Register online for each event through Eventbrite: www.eventbrite.com.au $5 per lecture, pay on the day.

Lecture program May-June 2017

LIONEL BOWEN LIBRARY & COMMUNITY CENTRERANDWICK CITY LIBRARY 669-673 Anzac Parade, Maroubra contactus@randwick.nsw.gov.au 9093 6400

WAVERLEY LIBRARYWAVERLEY LIBRARY32-48 Denison Street, Bondi Junction library_enquiries@waverley.nsw.gov.au 9083 8777

WOOLLAHRA LIBRARY AT DOUBLE BAYWOOLLAHRA LIBRARIES

451 New South Head Road, Double Bay library@woollahra.nsw.gov.au 9391 7100

Ancient History Core Study: The Cities of Vesuvius When: Tuesday 23 May >> 6–8pm >> Where: Lionel Bowen Library & Community Centre

Presented by Dr Bruce Dennett: a teacher for more than 40 years, with wide experience as a former HSC marker. He is the author and co-author of a dozen history textbooks, has won two Premier’s History prizes and has done research on the ancient sites.

Chemistry: The Core When: Wednesday 24 May >> 6–8pm >> Where: Lionel Bowen Library & Community Centre

Presented by Sarah Carman: recipient of the NSW Premier’s Award for All-Round Excellence in 2008. Sarah holds a BSC (advanced) from Sydney University. She is a science writer for ABC Radio National, the CSIRO and The Royal Institution and is the founder of Sponge Education. She has been tutoring HSC Chemistry since 2009.

English: Area of Study DiscoveryWhen: Monday 29 May >> 6.30–8pm >> Where: Waverley Library

Presented by Larry Grumley: Head of English at Catherine McAuley High, Westmead; HSC marker; member of the Board of Studies, Teaching and Educational Standards NSW and study guide author.

Business Studies: An overview with a focus on report writing When: Tuesday 30 May >> 6–8pm >> Where: Waverley Library

Presented by Joe Awkar: secondary teacher, HSC marker and founder of the tutoring service First Class Tutoring.

Creative Writing for the HSC When: Wednesday 31 May >> 6–8pm >> Where: Lionel Bowen Library & Community Centre

Presented by Will Kostakis: an award-winning author and HSC survivor. Will shares the tips and tricks to mastering the HSC creative writing portion learnt from his own experience, and the years he has spent since teaching HSC workshops in schools across the state. The workshop will mix advice with hands-on exercises to ensure you are best equipped to ace your Discovery short story.

PD/H/PEWhen: Thursday 1 June >> 4.30–6pm >> Where: Double Bay Library

Presented by Natalie Novotni: the Head Teacher of Wellbeing and PD/H/PE at NSW’s top ranking James Ruse Agricultural High. Natalie has been an HSC marker and has taught the senior course for over 10 years with 90% of students achieving a Band 6 in the HSC.

English Advanced Module B: William Shakespeare’s ‘Hamlet’When: Friday 2 June >> 4.30–6pm >> Where: Double Bay Library

Presented by Glenda McIntosh: a teacher and HSC marker. Glenda has had the privilege of teaching the first place achievers in English in the HSC. She currently teaches at NSW’s most academically successful school, James Ruse Agricultural High School.

Writing Under Pressure for the HSCWhen: Monday 5 June >> 6–7.30pm >> Where: Waverley Library

Presented by Keith Whelan of Ways & Means Learning: a tertiary teacher with a background in journalism, Keith runs writing workshops in many libraries. In this informal supportive workshop Keith will help you develop practical strategies to take control in your exams and perform more confidently.