Education News
The Packaging Council of Australia (PCA) is committed to providing the education community with quality resources to support teachers and students gain a better understanding of the complex business, community, social and environmental issues relating to packaging.
A Packaging Council of Australia Publication.
This newsletter is designed to give educators some of the ‘tools' or
information they need to broaden their own understanding of the
complexity of packaging in society. For assistance when planning your
units of work, contact:
Prudence Scholtes:
E: prudence@pca.org.au
T: (03) 9690 1955
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Packaging Education News (PEN) Vol 8
2009 National Schools Packaging Design Challenge - Registrations Now Open. Feature Article – Time to Get Serious and Teach for the Big Picture – Future Packaging and Product Trends in a Global Economic Downturn. Teacher resources – including new teacher access to member information.
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Packaging Education News (PEN) Vol 7
Winners announced for 2008 National Schools Packaging Design Challenge. Entry dates for 2009 National Schools Packaging Design Challenge announced. PCA printed teacher resources – Christmas discount! New web based resources available for teachers -
Packaging Education News (PEN) Vol 6
Competition Time! Registrations open for 2008 National Schools Packaging Design Challenge. Win a complete set of PCA’s new teaching resources for secondary teachers valued at over $115! Easter packaging activity.
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Packaging Education News (PEN) Vol 5
National Schools Packaging Design Challenge – Entry dates for 2008 announced! Available now -new Secondary teachers resource – Packaging and Marketing Case Studies for Schools: 2.6 seconds to beat your competition.
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Packaging Education News (PEN) Vol 4
QLD Schools Packaging Design Challenge - Results are in! View the winning entries and video. New FAQ - What are the social issues relating to packaging? New Snapshot Interview - Packaging Consultant. Secondary schools teachers' guides coming soon.
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Packaging Education News (PEN) Vol 3
NEW PCA website and email addresses. National Packaging Covenant website - a great resource for teachers. QLD Schools Packaging Design Challenge - Judging begins. New Careers page and new online lesson. Secondary Schools Teachers Guides coming soon.
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Packaging Education News (PEN) Vol 2
QLD Schools Packaging Design Challenge launched. New Industry visit location. FAQ's - aseptic packaging. Industry News - labelling issues.
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Packaging Education News (PEN) Vol 1
