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April 2016
KESAB presentation to one of our visiting schools
Newsletter No. 1, 2016
Inside your Discovery News
Welcome to the ‘The Discovery News’.
Advertise in our MDC.............................. Just a reminder, newsletters will be emailed to
all who have an email address. If you don’t
MDC Fundraiser .................................. have one, a hard copy will be given to you.
New KESAB Initiatives .......................... As this is a Volunteer and MDC supporter’s newsletter, you are all encouraged to submit
Volunteer Workshop .........…….…...….. photos, information, news and/or stories. Federal Minister for Education ........... To do this you can email us, Ursula or Tim: [email protected] or Marine Debris Project ......................... [email protected] Karno provides Training Sessions ......... Philanthropy Australia Event ............. Placemaking Project ............................ Wonggayerlo Performances are a hit! Unfantastic Plastic .............................. Marine Discovery Centre Vacation Care Visits ....................................... Science Week Launch ........................ New creatures have arrived ............. You can still buy a Fish plaque …….......
Birthdays and new volunteer ...........
Adopt - A - Creature ………………………..
Term 1 Theme “Caring for our Coast”. Thank you ……………………….….............
Latest News: our Seahorse video with Speedy giving birth has had 33,290 views
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vvlUOp1nTl8&feature=youtu.be
Nathan Casserly 0419 358 699
Editor’s Note: Huge thanks to Nathan from OCRE and Nick from Estia for continuing their sponsorship. Please support their great businesses!
ph: 8353 2875
Marine Discovery Centre has the pleasure of inviting you to our
Family Dinner at Paparazzi
This is a major fundraising event for the
Marine Discovery Centre to help purchase new displays and interactive models
All you can eat Pizza & Pasta Adults $30 and Kids $15 - drinks extra
Tuesday 31 May 2016 from 6pm to 8pm at Paparazzi, 291 Unley Road, Malvern SA 5061
Auction items include a Solar System installed, a Coffee machine, Paintings, Beautician vouchers etc
MC - Nathan Casserly from Ouwens Casserly Real Estate
Raffles and Entertainment
RSVP to Ursula by Wednesday 25th May 2016 Call 8115 7402 or email [email protected]
New KESAB Initiatives
We are very grateful that Grace Barila, KESAB Business Development Manager, and Richard Olesinki, Consultant, met with Nicole Mertens, MDC Marine Biologist-in-Residence and Tim recently. A Marine Debris Day, 5 KESAB presentations for our visiting schools and promotion for both organisations are the expected outcomes. Very exciting!!
Richard, Nicole and Grace discussing ideas and opportunities
Nicole made up a new display using the latest posters from KESAB
KESAB’s first school presentation with Richard, Cally and Wendy
Volunteer Workshop We had our first Workshop for the year, for our regular and new Volunteers. Carl Charter from EMS (Experiencing Marine Sanctuaries) gave a presentation about Experiencing Marine Sanctuaries. Carl had many beautiful photos of local marine creatures to share.
His photos of Leafy Seadragons were particularly inspiring.
Carl is explaining EMS Carl presenting to our volunteers
Lunch was provided
Federal Minister for Education visits the MDC
The MDC was very honoured to have Senator Simon Birmingham and Local Member Matt Williams MP visit recently. Simon, who brought along his youngest daughter, was very impressed with the centre and was very sympathetic regarding the funding issues. The self-funded MDC has visitors from all areas of South Australia, even a recent school from Victoria, and from all State, Independent and Catholic sectors. Sadly, the MDC is the only centre left in Adelaide that primary school children can visit for a hands-on science experience. Simon was very impressed with the quality of the work including the interactive models, coastal signs, website initiatives, the Marine Biologists and Marine Trainee projects.
Local Member Matt Williams MP, Tim, Senator Simon Birmingham and Joe De Tullio
MDC student leaders providing Matt Williams MP and Senator Simon Birmingham a guided tour
Marine Debris Project
We are thrilled that our talented Marine Biologist in Residence, Nicole Mertens PhD, will be supporting Kristian Peters’ very comprehensive Marine Debris Surveys from around South Australia. Nicole will be inserting data to provide yearly figures for 30 different places around SA. It is amazing how much data is already on the site: http://marinedebris.amlr.waterdata.com.au/Default.aspx - please check it out and we’re sure it will expand very quickly with Nicole’s work ethic.
Kristian provided Nicole with a Training session to get things moving
We have been able to employ Nicole on a part-time basis and we hope to be able to expand her role through this project and others. We also have other wonderful Marine Biologists who have generously donated their time to the MDC. These young people deserve to be supported. If you have a project that needs a talented Marine Biologist, please let us know.
Karno provides Training Sessions for our Volunteers
We are very grateful for the mentoring by Karl Telfer as this has enabled Karno to develop a variety of skills. Karl and Karno continue to update the Aboriginal Learning Displays within our centre.
Karno is highlighting one of the Aboriginal artefacts
We are hoping to extend Karno’s employment at the MDC. Our visitors have been getting an amazing insight into Aboriginal knowledge and culture through the advice and expertise of Karl and Karno’s presentation skills.
Philanthropy Australia Event We were thrilled to be invited by JBWere Adviser Thomas Huxtable to attend a special event highlighting the importance of partnering other like-minded groups for future projects and practical tips for engaging the philanthropic sector.
Presenters included Paul Madden from the Wyatt Trust and Geoff Barber from the Julia Farr Association. Our local Philanthropic Australia State Manager Julia Steele Stott was also involved in the event. We were able to invite Nature Foundation SA (NFSA) along as well including NFSA’s new CEO, Hugo Hopton and Patrick Mentzel, Fundraising and Marketing Manager.
Geoff, Julia and Paul provided a Q&A session
Placemaking Project Congratulations to our friends at Western Adelaide Coastal Residents Association (WACRA) who, with the support of the City of Charles Sturt, have decorated 23 stobie poles. Jim Douglas, President, and his team proudly showed the great community project at their recent Launch. One of our Year 7 students, Skye Van Den Nieuwelaar, and her Mum, Kenzie, partook in the project.
Skye with Mayor Angela Evans at the Launch
Wonggayerlo Performances are a hit! We are thrilled with the very powerful performances provided by Karl Telfer and Michael Mills. The feedback from Teachers and students has been very good. Our talented performers are doing primary school presentations every Tuesday and we have bookings well into Term 2. Please let Primary Schools know that we can provide these performances.
William, an early settler meets Winda, Aboriginal man
The Q&A at the end of the Performance allows students to ask questions
Marine Discovery Centre
Unfantastic Plastic
Would you like to learn more about how litter affects the marine
environment?
The Marine Discovery Centre will send a marine biologist to your school to provide an
interactive session about marine debris, how litter from land ends up out at sea and what we
can all do about it. This activity aligns with Sustainability which is one of the Australian
Curriculum cross-curriculum priorities.
Sample Timetable: times can be adjusted to suit your school
9:45 - 10:00 am Introduction to Marine Debris Litter Surveys 10:00 - 10:45 am Local Litter Survey (school car park/playground/courtyard) 10:45 - 11:00 am Recess 11:00 - 11:15 am Walk/transport to local beach 11:15 - 12.30 am Marine Debris Survey and analysis of findings 12:30 - 12:45 am Return to school in time for lunch
Cost: $7.00 per child. Equipment for surveys provided (gloves, bags etc.).
Maximum of 2 classes. Minimum fee $180.
Alternatively classes might wish to visit the Marine Discovery Centre between 9:45 am and
12:30 pm on Mondays and conduct surveys at Henley Beach with our Marine Biologist.
Your school’s findings would be compiled into a national database to compare marine debris found along our
coast and other groups around Australia.
For more information please contact 08 8115 7402 or email
[email protected] today!
Image credits: NOAA’s Marine Debris Program
Marine Discovery Centre Vacation Care
Visits Bring the beach to your centre/school… with Marine Biologist/Teacher Lisa and
Marine Trainee Karno
Lisa showing a local seastar Karno highlighting Aboriginal artefacts
Learning experiences that allow students to discover the wonders of our local
marine environment through interactive and hands on activities linked to
ACARA.
Visits may include activities focused on:
Aboriginal Coastal Knowledge
Marine Litter
Coastal Erosion
Camouflage
The Water Cycle
Local Birds
Overfishing
Beachcombing at your local beach or school
Session Time: 90 minutes
Cost: $10 per student – minimum cost $300
Maximum students: 60
Bookings: 8115 7402 or email: [email protected]
Science Week Launch The State Minister for Education, Dr Susan Close, spoke eloquently and with passion about the importance of science and interactive learning as she launched Science Week on the evening of Tuesday 5th April. The event was held at the RiAus Buidling, Adelaide. Our Lord Michael Mills, alias Professor Flint, discussed his Science Week activities with Dr Close. Michael achieved national funding for his “Brief History of Life, the Universe and Everything” performances. For details please contact: [email protected] In our discussions, Dr Close also spoke very fondly of the MDC and the role it plays within South Australia for science and interactive learning.
The Minister discussing Science with our Lord Michael
New creatures have arrived!!
The Blue Devil is a very shy creature
The Southern Rock Lobster is an aggressive eater
You can still buy a fish plaque
One of our fish plaque
Please contact us if you’re interested in joining the school of fish, below.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY
Alison H for the 6th January
Jacinta for the 6th January
Ursula for her 60th for the 10th January
Marju for her 70th for the 6th February
Joe De T for the 6th February
Brian for the 9th February
Pat D for the 10th February
Vivienne for the 25th February
Azri for the 26th February
Marcia for the 20th March
WELCOME to our new volunteers
Anastasia
Adopt-A-Creature
How can YOU assist?
Why not adopt one of your own marine creatures? We’ll send you an information kit about your creature and you’ll be helping us to continue our important education programs.
By adopting a creature you will be helping the Marine Discovery Centre to:
Feed your creature(s) Educate visiting school children and public about our special marine environment Increase awareness of the need to protect marine life Provide cooling, lighting and filtration for our creatures Provide opportunities for people observe creatures in aquaria, many of our visitors have never seen
these creatures alive before
The Adoption Package (for one year)
Our Adoption package gives you the opportunity to receive updated information and provides the Marine Discovery Centre with financial support. For your commitment you receive:
Photograph of your creature A marine Storybook featuring our local marine life A personalised Certificate of your adoption 4 Newsletters: with your name included as a Creature Owner (option) Our students can get a close-up view
Where Your Sponsorship Money Goes
Your commitment goes into the production of the information and the forwarding of the updates. The remainder of the money goes into our education projects.
Seahorse Port Jackson sharks
Yes, I would like to adopt a creature.
Please send this form via: email: [email protected] or post: Marine Discovery Centre: 333 Military Road, Henley Beach SA 5022
or fax: 08-8235 1835
Creatures available: (You will have the option of extending
your adoption each year.)
Port Jackson Sharks $500
Whitebar Boxfish $250
Blue Devil $250
Balmain Bug $150
Yabbie $100
Bream $100
Pencil Sea Urchin $100
Seahorses $ 50
Seastar $ 50
Silver Perch $ 50
Gudgeons $ 50
River Murray Rainbows $ 50
Whitebar Boxfish
Please fill-in your Details
Name: …………………………………….…………………...
Address: ……………….............................................................
…… …….................................. State: ….… Post Code:…….
Phone:…………….…….. Mobile: …………………………..
Email: ……………………………….…………………..……..
Type of Creature chosen:………………………………………
You can name your creature? (eg Barry Balmain Bug)
…………………………………………………………………..
Cheques payable to: Catholic Education SA Environmental
Public Fund (Tax Deductible)
Payment method: (please circle) Credit Card Cash Cheque
Credit cards details:
Visa Master Card Exp. Date: …../.….
………………/………………/………………./……...…………
Name on card: ……………………………………………….....
Creature: $...............
I wish to make an additional donation of $..............
Donations of $2 or more are tax deductible via DGR status
Total transaction: $...............
Signature: ………………………….… Date: ……/……./…….
Term 1 Theme
Caring for our Coast
We are all responsible for the environment in which we live. The coast and marine environments provide a significant habitat, nursery and feeding grounds for aquatic and native life. Most coastal pollution originates on land. Rubbish thrown onto streets, plant clippings left behind or oil on the road is washed into storm water drains and eventually into the sea. Some rubbish can take a very long time to break down.
So what can we do? Use the bins, they are there for rubbish to be disposed or recycled. Don’t let it
be washed down the gutter into a drain.
Fix up oil leaks on your car.
Respect the beach. Take nothing but memories, leave nothing but your
footprints.
On the beach use walking tracks. These protect dune plants and help stop
beach erosion. Dune plants stop the sand from blowing away.
Scoop the poop. Make sure you pick up your dog droppings. Carry a plastic
bag and use it as a pooper-scooper, then put it in the nearest bin.
Do not clean the driveway with water. All that water washes to the beach,
taking with it chemicals, plant clippings, dirt and oil. Sweep it with a broom
instead, and put the leaves in the compost bin.
This is only a small part of what we can do.
THANKYOU TO OUR SPONSORS
We are very proud of the organisations which support the Marine Discovery Centre including:
Environment Protection Authority (EPA) of SA Star of the Sea School and Parents Catholic Education Office Henley Parish Adelaide and Mount Lofty Ranges Natural Resources Management Board (AMLRNRM) Coastcare Primary Industries and Regions SA’s (PIRSA) Fisheries and Aquaculture Dept Environment, Water & Natural Resources
Adelaide's Living Beaches
DEWNR - Marine Parks
The City of Charles Sturt The Ian Potter Foundation Adelaide Airport Limited Landcare Australia Coast Protection Board OC - Ouwens Casserly Real Estate SARDI Ochre Digital Nature Foundation SA Gold Coast Logic Integration Norman Wettenhall Foundation NGS Super Flinders University Arketype IFAW - International Fund for Animal Welfare The Myer Foundation KESAB Pat Doogue – MYOB Coopers Buss & Grigg Electrical Cibo’s, Henley Square H2O Aquariums Edwards Marshall Pty Ltd | Chartered Accountants Fresh Fruiterers – Ralph & Jane Schinella Estia, Henley Square Geoff Hardy Wines K1 Cibo, Henley Square
*We are also very grateful for the many private donations that we receive.
Marine Discovery Centre Contact: ph: 8115 7402 fax: 8235 1835 Ursula: [email protected]
Tim: [email protected] DISCLAIMER: The views and opinions expressed in this newsletter are not necessarily those of the Star of the Sea School Marine Discovery Centre
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