Sydney based Doodle Dezigns offers a range of drawing workshops for K-Yr 6. Unleashing student creativity and other unexpected outcomes, like improving memory.
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For those in the southern states knowing we're getting through winter is reassuring. Only one more month to go...
Winter makes it easy to stay inside. To inspire your students to think and study, why not book a fantastic excursion? Lots to choose from on SFS.
Image: Junkyard Beats, available out of
Victoria Opera has a brilliant program for students from Yr 5 - Yr 12.
Attend the Orchestral Rehearsal of Mozart's The Abduction from the Seraglio at the Palais Theatre this Friday, 7 August from 12.00 to 3.00pm. Free for Government schools!
Performance supported by online workshops. Details.
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
Many people think of creativity as being brilliant or innovative in the arts or sciences, or even just pursuing these disciplines as hobbies - these are what academics call the Big C Creativity.
They argue that creativity, the small c type, is what helps us solve everyday problems, consider options
We're sure teachers will have a better read of the scores, but they seem roughly the same as previously.
What really stands out to us is -
- The low participation of NT students and also that
- Despite Victorian teachers dissatisfaction, scores of Victorian students was either hig
Research shows students beginning high school suffer, not just for a short time, but they often, lose confidence, are less inclined to be engaged or persevere. Students became more worried and sad, feeling less happiness and optimism and these feelings can last for years.
There are very few incursion companies catering both to primary and secondary students. One is Flying Bookworm Theatre, who encourage delight in English and Drama for all audiences, though their focus is more for secondary students.
Touring is to Qld, NSW, ACT and Victor
For Kinder - Yr 4, a wonderful adaptation of Tim Winton's The Bugalugs Bum Thief is on at Seymour Centre on Tue 8 & Wed 9 Sept.
Introduce your students to the real magic of theatre, they'll love the show and just absorb all the educational advantages. Details
There's a last minute flurry of enquiries for Book Week happening. If you haven't been able to book until now, try! Find Book Week shows here.
Teachers are also looking ahead to Term 4 with lots of interest in multicultural productions. See the range here
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Workshops that Work has a range of performances, from multicultural to mental health for different student levels, teachers and more! This Bollywood workshop (pictured) would cheer everyone up.
National Science Week is this week, though many schools celebrate it at different times during the term.
Yrs 4 - 9 - National Science Week - Time For Tech - live
Available only in NSW & Vic
Image- For different primary levels - Jollybops Science Shows
Available in ACT, NSW, QLD & Vic
Still Here by Dave and The Daves is a funny, musical, authentic show about depression that will reach the audience and be a perfect springboard for discussion about mental health. Students will love it. Ideal for Mental Health Week in October.
Available in 2026 and 2027 in Northern NSW & Southern Q
In Workshops That Work's Soundbath & Wellbeing Wonderland, students begin a wellbeing journey for mind body and spirit.
Activities include soundbath, meditation and yoga and may also include;. Breathing techniques, Fidget toys, music and movement. Adapted to K - Yr 12 & Teachers.