Want a career that is fun, dynamic, pays well and is always in demand? Where being young is an advantage? And you can advance quickly?
Look no further than Information and Communicatons Technology.
By Phil Parent
Activ8
November issue out now
ACTV8's November issue is at your school now!
Enter the awesome competitions, read about tertiary education choices and career opportunities in ICT; find out how financially literate you are, and discover a school where there are no text books or rubbish bins!
Plus, we talk to a surfboard shaper and go behind the scenes of the NZ movie "Under the Mountain". Check out the Studio section for reviews on Windows 7 and a couple of games.
And for cool Christmas pressy ideas look out for the Christmas Wish List in the magazine .
If you can't find a copy at your school - email heyyouguys@actv8.co.nz and let us know!
UNDER THE MOUNTAIN - behind the movie
Taking Under the Mountain from the page to the big screen was something no one had tried before. Director Jonathan King and Weta Workshop creative project designer Steven Boyle spoke to Hamish Barwick about working with teenagers, monsters and slime.
Windows 7
Not Flashy, just effective. Read our review for the ten best features
Whats On
Christmas Wonderland: 25 November - 6 December, Birkenehad, Auckland
Wellington Museum 10th Birthday Mad Hatters Tea Party: 28-29 November
Peter Pan: 2-6 December, Auckland
Programming Summer Camp: 7-14 January, Auckland University
World Buskers Festival: 21-31 January, Christchurch
Money, Money, Money
Sure, you know how to read and write, but how financially literate are you?
Tertiary Education; Worth the Investment
We take a look at tertiary education. And check out our quick reference guide to campuses, fees, etc
Mission Heights
The school with no text books or rubbish bins!
ICT Skills - always in demand and pay well
Find out what a career in Information and Communications Technology could offer you.
Beyond the Surf
actv8 talks to Ray Finlay, a surfboard "shaper"
Virtual Schools - the future of learning?
The futuristic days of virtual learning are here - we talk to Catlins Area School
