South Coast Students Laugh & Learn with Financial Literacy
Announcement posted by NTC 10 May 2018
Illawarra, Shoalhaven and Far South Coast primary school students will learn crucial financial literacy skills during May with the return of Horizon Credit Union and The National Theatre for Children (NTC). For the fourth year running, the organisations have partnered to deliver Showdown at Two Bob Billabong to schools across the regions at no cost for the schools. The tour begins on Monday 21st May and will visit schools in Lake Illawarra, Shellharbour, Nowra, Sanctuary Point, Moruya, Merimbula and Eden.
“We’re thrilled to be in a position to give back to the community by sponsoring these educational programs for children’s financial literacy. One of the things that set us apart from other financial institutions is that we exist for the benefit of our members. Our main aim is to help them manage their money better. Establishing good savings habits at a young age is a priceless skill that can be carried through to adulthood” said Horizon CEO Jon Stanfield.
The educational program will focus on what is money, the uses of money, why we should save money and how we can save money.
Showdown at Two Bob Billabong uses two professional actors who play a variety of colourful characters from the Australian Goldfields including Ned Jelly the Bushranger, Barry Reef and Old Two Bob. With the help of student volunteers, the live-in-school performance is a fast paced, comedic and educational experience. Participating schools also gain access to print and digital activities to reinforce the learning.
“Live theatre is a great way to educate,” said NTC Managing Director Tobias Benn. “The show goes beyond reading or other more passive methods of engaging kids. These children are watching a story unfold right before their very eyes, with the two actors playing all sorts of characters. We don’t lose the kids’ attention for a minute, because they get to respond and interact with the show. It really sticks with them and inspires them to take positive action for their financial future.”
Over the life of the four year program, Horizon Credit Union will have reached 40 schools and educated over 12,000 students across the NSW South Coast.
About Horizon Credit Union
Horizon Credit Union’s branch network spans the NSW South Coast. Horizon looks after over 15,000 people in that region and is in its 53rd year of operation. It is a member-owned financial institution that does everything a bank can do. Anyone can join Horizon. Horizon returns profits back to members in the form of competitive rates, fair fees and support in their communities. www.horizoncreditunion.com.au
About NTC
In 1978, NTC dedicated itself to delivering entertaining and highly educational programs to positively motivate families, students and educators. We inspire young people – and their families – to explore important and timely curricular subjects including: wise energy use, science, technology, engineering and maths, financial literacy, health and nutrition and environmental literacy, among others. Originally focused on delivering its programs via live theatre, NTC is now an award-winning educational content provider whose repertoire includes print and digital curriculum and extracurricular events. We have developed the art of teaching through educational story-telling into a science of its own, and are currently the largest in-school touring educational production company in the world. www.ntccorporate.com.au