Rotary 9500: New Generations

My name is Georgia Arnold and I spent my exchange year in Switzerland. Switzerland is a tiny country that fits into Tasmania 3 times. It's surrounded by France, Italy, Austria as well as Germany and depending on where you go in Switzerland will depend on which language you will speak. I lived in north west Switzerland, near the city of Basel. Here they speek Swiss German which has many words similar to the german language but then many words that they change a little bit and they also add some french in there- confusing language!!

Three days of hands-on science in universities for Year 9 students entering Year 10 in 2010.

Each program is designed to provide students who have an interest in science with an opportunity to engage in a wide range of fascinating science activities under the guidance of scientists who love their work.

Held in association with participating universities and tertiary institutions, with the support of Rotary clubs, Young Scientists of Australia as well as the Australian Science Teachers Association

Dates: Flinders University 12-14th January 2010

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I'll be progressively adding some resources to this page to help you learn Finnish.

Attached are scans of the introduction and first five lessons of Finnish For Foreigners 1 (FFF1). I recommend that you purchase this text and the corresponding exercise book when you arrive (I bought mine from Suomalainen Kirjakauppa (lit. "Finnish Book Shop")).

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Rotary District 9500 encourages young people up to the age of 30 years to improve their life skills to ensure a better future, while recognising the diversity of their needs. Many Rotary projects support the fundamental needs of our New Generations namely, health, human values, education and self development.

D9500 Chair New Generation - Yvette Reade - Contact

This school-teams Challenge generates excitement about science, and engineering as a career path. Students gain an understanding of the value of team work, thinking outside the square, creativity and innovation.
Website: www.newcastle.edu.au/group/challenge/
Chair: John Agnew

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An SA-based program that provides Year 9 students who have an interest in science with an opportunity to engage in a wide range of fascinating science activities under the guidance of scientists who love their work.
Website: www.scienceexperience.com.au
Chair: David Adamson

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This 12 day program is designed for Year 10 students interested in pursuing a career in science, engineering and technology. This student program is based at an interstate university campus. It provides an opportunity for students to explore the wide range of science streams and expand their network of friends, colleagues and support groups throughout Australia. Website: www.nysf.edu.au
Chair: Ian Howlett

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RYDA has developed a program to help educate young people about Road Safety as they approach the period in their life when they start driving a car and ride as a passenger in a car driven by one of their peers.
Coordinator: Craig & Jan Rogasch

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Rotarians with child protection-accreditation and counselling skills organise camps for youth at risk as part of other programs. It may involve some RYLA awardees as team leaders as an opportunity to further develop their leadership skills.
Coordinator: Elaine Frederick -- Contact

RYPEN aims to provide young people aged 15 to 17 years with the opportunity to develop their leadership potential, and gain experiences in problem solving and take control of their future. It is a two and a half day program.
www.rotarnet.com.au/RYPEN/index.htm

Contact local coordinator