The scoop on Ekka life
Show Camp is an incredible opportunity for junior journalists to
report on life at Ekka - by living at Ekka!
2012 will be Show Camp's 84th year and 21st edition
of the Ekka Courier. Show Camp selects 20 students from year 6 and
7 classes across Queensland. They use digital technologies to share
their Ekka experiences in the 'Ekka Courier' and in podcasts on the
Brisbane Show Camp website.
The Camp provides an opportunity for students to:
- Develop skills in the areas of digital media and news
writing
- Be involved in group and individual work in planning,
researching, writing and editing news stories; and recording and
editing electronic media
- Enjoy the activities of Ekka
- Meet new friends.
Vox Pops
Check out our budding journalists as they capture the voice of
the people at Ekka 2011.
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Show Camp Workshops
| Presentation |
Date and Times |
| Newspaper Writing for Primary
Students |
Thursday 9 August
10:00am, 11:00am
|
| Video Production for Primary
Students |
Friday 17 August
10:00am, 11:00am
|
Workshops are also open to students who aren't participating in
this year's Show Camp. For Show Camp workshop bookings, please
phone Keith Enchelmaier on (07) 3552 7111.
Getting into Show Camp
Students are selected on the merits of two documents on specific
subjects and genres set by the Brisbane
Urban Environmental Education Centre. The documents must be
written by the student without the aid of helpers such as parents
or teachers.
Staff at the Brisbane Urban Environmental Education Centre
assess the entries, and chosen students travel via train, bus or
plane to stay at Ekka. Students get involved in special educational
activities as well as enjoying Ekka.
Join Show Camp
Nomination kits are now available. Applications for Show
Camp 2012 must be received at the Brisbane Urban Environmental
Education Centre by 15 June 2012.