When is Schools TV broadcast?

The ABC will broadcast a national television service for primary and secondary schools between 10.00am and 11.00am weekdays during the following 2007 school term dates:

Term 1: Monday 19 February - Thrusday 5 April, 2007
Term 2: Monday 23 April - Friday 29 June, 2007
Term 3: Monday 23 July - Friday 28 September, 2007
Term 4: Monday 15 October - Friday 7 December, 2007

What age groups is Schools TV suitable for?

The ABC Schools Television Service has programs suitable for students from a lower primary to an upper secondary school audience. Please visit (http://www.abc.net.au/schoolstv/programs_byage.html) to find programs broadcast this semester under these age groups.

What subjects does Schools TV cover?

A comprehensive range of programming provides teachers with resources in all Key Learning Areas. A list of subjects is available at http://www.abc.net.au/schoolstv/programs_bysubject.html. This page also provides you with links to the programs under each of these subjects.

What programs have captioning?

For a listing for those ABC Schools Television programs which have been captioned, please refer to http://www.abc.net.au/schoolstv/programs_captions.html

Can I tape shows on ABC programs for my class?

It is legal to tape television programs off-air in educational institutions for teaching purposes if you have an agreement with Screenrights. All state schools and almost all non-state schools are covered by an agreement with Screenrights but if you're unsure please check with your principal or with Screenrights.

Screenrights
Ph: (02) 9904 0133
Fax: (02) 9904 0498
Website: www.screen.org

What programs will not be screening again?

For a listing for those ABC Schools Television programs for which ABC's rights to these programs will expire in 2005, please refer to http://www.abc.net.au/schoolstv/programs_lastchance.html

Can I buy copies of Schools TV programs?

You can purchase a custom copy of some ABC Schools Television programs. Please contact ABC Content Sales on 1300 650 587 or via the website:
http://www.abc.net.au/programsales/

Copies are not available in ABC Shops.

Can I get a printed calendar of the Schools TV program?

A wallchart schedule of ABC Schools Television programs is sent to all schools in January and July of each year. For further information, please contact:

ABC Education
Tel: 1800 021 233
Fax: (02) 4328 2205