Jul 11, 2016
Let's see what happens with the Government arts and education policies, post election.
One area, that of the Early Childhood workforce, was only addressed by Labour, pre-election. It's of great concern that a recent survey of 1200 early educators across Australia found 1 in 5 were planning to leave the profession.
Reasons can be summarised as low pay (it's a 94% female dominated sector), feeling undervalued and increasing time on administrative tasks.
Early childhood experience should be a great foundation for learning. Let's start appropriately valuing those who do this important work.
Read the whole article in The Conversation
The Survivor's Guide to HSC Performance - Could be a lifesaver for next year's students. On in February at Seymour Centre. Details.
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Seymour Centre is offering another great season of events for students next year. We're slowly getting them live. Here is a favourite - an introduction to Shakespeare for primary students. The World of Will by Sport for Jove, for students in Yrs 3-6. Details
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The impressive team from from Treehouse Theatre have put together another amazing work this year.
In Young Refugee, experience the powerful narratives of child refugees, now teenagers, as they bravely share their real-life journeys of escaping war and persecution to start anew in Australia
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