Get Singing, Win Cash Prizes for the School, Help Charity
10 August 2015
Sing for Good
Sing for Good aims to get communities singing for joy in every postcode of Australia and beyond. Schools, families, workplaces, sports teams… everyone is welcome. Cash prizes for schools.
Watch the Sing for Good highlights video
Details
1. sing with a group (two or more)
2. enter your video
3. vote, donate + celebrate
There are heaps of categories, plus cash prizes for schools. Winners are announced at the huge With One BIG Voice concert at Melbourne Town Hall (3pm Sunday 8 November). Book tickets.
Donations raised help people in need through Creativity Australia’s With One Voice program.
Do good. Feel good. Register now at www.singforgood.org
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Melbourne Festival announced!
4 August 2015
With the brilliant theatre offering, 1984 to the award-winning The Rabbits, with the music and magic of Masquerade, this year's Melbourne Festival looks fantastic for schools. Great prices for schools too. Get in quick! Check out all the events here
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Our Subscriber August enews out tomorrow.
3 August 2015
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Get a degree in Circus!
30 July 2015
NICA (National Institute of Circus Arts) is taking applications for their degree and diploma courses now. Applications close Sept 14. More information
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Congrats to the Helpmann Award Winners.
28 July 2015
Huge congrats to Barking Gecko, Opera Australia, Perth International Festival, Melbourne Festival for the fantastic production for children - THE RABBITS, winner of this year's Helpmann Award for Best Presentation for Children. Let's have more of these collaborations. It spreads the financial load and allows the creation of exceptional work. And it's good for everyone to work together nicely to achieve that.
The Rabbits will also be on during the Melbourne Festival. Go here.
For a full list of winners, go here
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Stripey's a winner!
27 July 2015
We went along to see Garry Ginivan Attractions' STRIPEY - the eggscellent adventures of an emu chick! at the Canberra Theatre Centre. The place was packed with 4,000 school kids.
Congrats to all involved. The show is excellent. Or should we say "eggscellent". The cast, the sets and gorgeous costumes were all very high quality.
We're so pleased people like Garry Ginivan are dedicated to producing new Australian shows.
As Victorian teacher Elise Andrew from Kensington Primary said recently " Absolutely fantastic. The kids loved it."
Try and catch it as it heads off around Australia. Look for venues here.
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Transition to Secondary School
24 July 2015
Interesting article on transition from ACER on Transition from Primary to Secondary School. Research from 20 Catholic primaries in Perth, found girls looked forward to it more positively than boys and that expectations are an indicator of actual experience. Read the complete article from Teacher mag.
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Discipline problems? Relate
23 July 2015
As teachers well know, corporal punishment has detrimental effects on children. Research suggests the most effective way to create desireable behaviour is to develop strong relationships.
This artlcle by Louise Laskey, in The Conversation also includes links to several studies on the effects of corporal punishment as well as lists of ways to engender positive relationships with children.
It probably confirms what most teachers already know, but might be a useful inclusion in a school newsletter.
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All back at school nationwide
22 July 2015
We hope you've all had a great break. We're halfway!! Lots of great events to inspire your students on SFS.
Now's a great time to book events for your students. Just go here and start searching. You can search in the categories listed and also for any key word. If that word is in the text anywhere, it will take you to that event. If you have any comments/suggestions re our searches, drop us a line at info@showsforschools.com.au
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Good news for Teachers
21 July 2015
Walk fast, live longer. Apparently how fast you walk is an indicator of your health and vitality. Teachers are noted for their speed between classrooms. Maybe longevity will be an outcome! Read the article here
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Term 3 starts for most this week.
13 July 2015
Back to school today for Qld and Vic. NSW goes back Tuesday. Another week for everyone else.
Now's the perfect time to plan for the rest of the year. Put in your requirements and search for the right event for your students on SFS. You're welcome to contact us by email to info@showsforschools.com.au if you need help.
Have a great Term 3!
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Make the most of NAIDOC Week!
11 July 2015
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