Primary Focus is an annotated list of recommended resources designed to assist staff in Primary and District High Schools in the selection and purchase of fiction and nonfiction materials for their Library Resource Centres.
It covers a range of materials that have been published in the past year and are readily available in Australia. |
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It includes:
- Books [paperback and hardback]
- Big books
- Charts
- Compact Discs
- Games
- Kits
- Maps
- Pictures
- Posters
- DVDs
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- Published annually, the bibliography is printed in two volumes for ease of use.
- Resources have been evaluated by Curriculum Officers from the Evaluation Section of Curriculum Materials Information Services and a network of teachers in schools, District Offices and in Central Office.
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- Copies of Primary Focus booklets, order forms and the display list are sent to all WA Public schools at the start of the school year.
- Primary Focus items are on display in Western Australia for the first six months of each year.
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| This slideshow demonstrates the packing process that brings Primary Focus to you. |
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Private schools, public libraries or individuals may order the Primary Focus booklets direct from CMIS at a cost of $11.00 [$5.50 each booklet].
Download and complete the Order Form and forward it to CMIS with your cheque. A tax invoice will be forwarded to you on request but is not required for orders under $50.00.
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If you are a WA primary school teacher and would like to review resources for Primary Focus, contact:
PF Coordinators, Suzanna Cooke/Rhonda Irvin
Curriculum Materials Information Services
WestOne Services
Department of Education and Training
1 Prospect Place WEST PERTH WA 6005
Email: suzanna.cooke@det.wa.edu.au
rhonda.irvin@det.wa.edu.au
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