From the Library Technician, Aaron Speed-Johnson
ClickView is Waverley College’s digital video library collection containing educational programs, Movies and TV Shows for use in the classroom, during school breaks and home. Videos are sourced from Free-to-air and Pay Television, varying from ABC to the History Channel, Student works and ClickView original productions, such Bertram Poppingstock: Problem Solver (Which later aired on the ABC).
A major feature that ClickView offers the staff access to a two-week backlog of Free-to-air Television programs. As a staff we would like to encourage both students and parents to contact the Library if you have come across a program that you think would be of value to your child’s education.
To do this please send the following details to librarystaff@waverley.nsw.edu.au
- Title of the Program
- Channel the program aired on
- The Time the program aired
A member of the Library team will be in touch shortly after receiving the email.
We also would encourage the Waverley College Parents to access our ClickView library and see for themselves what is available for the students. To access the ClickView Library your son should be able to show you how!
Some example programs already on the Waverley College Click View Library
Back In time for dinner: Series 01 Episode 01 : The 1950’s
Subject: Food Technology (Originally aired on ABC 1)
Guided by Annabel Crabb, an Aussie family goes on a time-travelling adventure to discover how the food we eat transformed the way we live, the fabric of the nation and defined family roles – starting in post-war 1950s.
Subject: Geography (Originally aired on ABC 1)
Attenborough narrates the story of a vast island wilderness – ancient forests, pristine rivers and spectacular coastline. Seasons vary from dry heat, strong winds and cold, bringing wombats, wallabies and platypus out in droves.
Ancient Megacities : Building the Ancient City: Athens and Rome
Subject: History (Originally aired on SBS)
Professor Andrew Wallace-Hadrill explores the remains of ancient megalopolises, explaining how to make a city work without the benefits of modern technology.
Subject: PDHPE (Originally aired on SBS Viceland)
Comedian and impressionist Rory Bremner is on a personal mission to uncover the science of ADHD (attention deficit hyperactivity disorder), a condition which he has suspected he has. In this film, Rory learns about the science of ADHD, goes for a diagnosis and tries the drug methylphenidate (also known as Ritalin) for the first time – just before walking on stage.
Shaun Micallef stairway to heaven : Season 02 Episode 01 : Mormons
Subject: Religion (Originally aired on SBS)
Comedian Shaun Micallef is on a quest to find the very meaning of life, immersing himself into some of the world’s most unique religions and beliefs. His journey begins with the Mormon church.
Calculating the Area of Rectangles
Subject: Junior Mathematics (ClickView Original)
Area is a common measurement, but knowing what it is and how to calculate it correctly is essential. This Miniclip introduces the concept of area and the different methods of calculating it for rectangles. This clip uses simple illustrated explanations, making it ideal for students of varying abilities.
Bertram Poppingstock: Problem Solver – Episode 1: Improving Your Reading Vocabulary
Subject Junior English (ClickView Original Production/ Aired on ABC3)
A child genius turned undercover agent. His disguise: bookshop owner. The mission: solve a vengeful ex-teacher’s deadly spelling and vocabulary challenges. This is Bertram Poppingstock: Problem Solver.
