Suitable for years 3 to 8
Interactive lessons and games Interactive lessons and games
Curriculum aligned activities Curriculum aligned activities
Unlocking Our Stories: Australia's Symbols
Discover Australia through our national symbols
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Chapter 1
Students help Laleh and Aidan crack the codes to save the National Anthem from Neville the Numbat’s sabotage.
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Chapter 2
Neville will stop at nothing to become famous. Students help crack the codes to save the Australian National Flag.
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Chapter 3
Can your students stop Neville in time to help Laleh and Aidan get their own shot at fame?
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Chapter 1
Students help Laleh and Aidan crack the codes to save the National Anthem from Neville the Numbat’s sabotage.
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Chapter 2
Neville will stop at nothing to become famous. Students help crack the codes to save the Australian National Flag.
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Chapter 3
Can your students stop Neville in time to help Laleh and Aidan get their own shot at fame?

Teachers: Year 5-6

Chapter 1

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Laleh and Aidan have entered the local talent quest but their hopes of winning are threatened by a mischievous marsupial. Neville is a numbat who wants to be a famous songwriter but no one gives him any attention. Sabotaging national symbols all across the city in an effort to be noticed, Neville leaves poetic clues for Laleh and Aidan to solve. Can they learn about the protocols of the Australian National Anthem and set things right or will Neville get the attention he craves?

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Chapter 2

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Neville is still creating havoc across the city. This time the Australian National Flag is his target and it’s up to Laleh and Aidan to crack the codes and save the day. Time is running out and it looks like none of them will make it back to the talent quest in time.

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Chapter 3

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Neville just won’t give up! Now he is attacking the other national symbols. Time is running out for Laleh and Aidan to solve Neville’s clever clues and save the national symbols. Will Neville get the attention he so desperately wants? Will Laleh and Aidan get to perform their acts? Will anyone take home the trophy?

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Epilogue

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Aidan and Laleh have fixed all of Neville's mischief but need to get back to the talent quest before time runs out. Read the Epilogue to find out how the story ends. Then play the game to help Neville find a better way to use his talent. 

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