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Finding My Magic Children’s Rights Series
12 Episodes
5 Video extras
Guide with lesson notes & fun activities
Price: $99

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  1. Let’s Be Fair Vin arrives from India and is initially treated unfairly because of his beginner’s English. The children learn about the right to be treated fairly.

  2. Listen to Me Catherine has a great idea for the redevelopment of school land. Catherine finds a way to have her idea heard and learns about the right for children to be listened to by adults.

  3. That’s Private Kate looks at Tom’s private diary but soon finds out how wrong that was. The children learn about the right to have their privacy respected.

  4. Don’t Bully Me Morko arrives at school and immediately targets Tom for bullying. Tom has help from his dad and teacher, and learns to stand up for his right to be protected from harm, while Morko uncovers his caring side.

  5. Be at School Kate is missing school to look after her younger brothers while her mother works. She tells her mother and her teacher finds a way to get Kate back in school and the children learn about the right to education.

  6. What’s Best for Me Tom is struggling with maths and is upset when his parents arrange tutoring sessions that clash with soccer training. Tom improves and learns the importance of having adults do what is best for children.

  7. Let’s be Healthy Kate’s teeth are hurting because of neglect and poor diet. Kate sees the dentist and learns about good dental care, healthy eating and the right to the best healthcare and information.

  8. My Right to a Good Home Morko is living in unacceptable conditions and Catherine’s mum, through her agency, helps Morko’s dad to get back on track. The children learn about the right to a basic standard of living.

  9. Respect My Beliefs After having fun at Vin’s Holi celebration, the children are upset to hear about discrimination against Azra’s sister Reema, for wearing her hijab. The problem is solved and the children learn about respect for each others’ religions and cultures.

  10. Don’t Exploit Me A neighbour takes advantage of Catherine by getting her to do the paper rounds for her. When Catherine’s mother and Mench find out about the situation, Catherine learns about the right to be protected from exploitation.

  11. Keep Me Safe Kate is very upset and tells Catherine a secret about being hurt by her mum’s old boyfriend. Catherine reminds Kate about being safe and ensures Kate goes to see the school counsellor. They gain insight into the right to special help if they have been hurt.

  12. Know My Rights The children present class projects about the rights of children and Catherine tells the class about the Stolen Generations. They all learn the importance of rights and responsibilities.