We were keen to visit the School of the Air Visitor Centre whilst in Alice recently. The presentation was very informative and the presenter clearly passionate about the work that is carried out here. Firstly we watched a short film (10 minutes) about the history of School of the Air together with the huge challenges faced by families living on remote properties throughout most of the Northern Territory, northern South Australia and eastern Western Australia. The broadcast area is about 1.3 million kilometres.! We were also able to view classes in progress. Everyone here is clearly passionate about the work they undertake. We bought books for the library and donated them on behalf of our grandchildren. Don’t miss this experience particularly if you have children of a similar age to those learning in this unique way.

We spent a fabulous morning here at the Alice springs school of the Air, learning about how classes are conducted today, while watching a morning class in action on the screen provided. this was followed up by a short film and presentation talking about the history of the school of the Air, along with the challenges learning in this remote environment entails. The Presentation was lively, informative and educational for everyone attending.

A great insight into the school of the air.
No school happening at the time so they showed a class recording

A great insight into the school of the air. No school happening at the time so they showed a class recording

Don't miss this experience, in observing the students in far away station properties, learning all about life and education in the world's largest class room, 1.300,000 square kilometres, it was a real eye opener for us city residents. Don't forget to donate some books to the distant students.