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Welcome to the 2020 Sydney Opera House Creative Learning Program.

We are delighted to guide you through our learning journeys; each designed to enrich your students’ critical thinking and exploration of a diverse world.

We offer a year-round program of world-class performing arts, inspiring digital content and digital learning opportunities, so there’s something for every school.

Join us in person or from the comfort of your own classroom to discover Where Inspiration Lives.

Sydney Opera House honours our First Nations by fostering a shared sense of belonging for all Australians, and we acknowledge the Gadigal people, traditional custodians of Tubowgule, the land on which the Opera House stands. Cover image: Anna Zhu for Indigenous Literacy Day

This year’s Creative Learning program will expand horizons, shift perspectives and stir emotions.

We want our student audiences to develop a lifelong connection to the arts and creativity through thought-provoking experiences that embrace global issues such as sustainability, the importance of empathy, and intercultural learning.

This year’s diverse program has that in spades, from live stage shows such as Escape from Trash Mountain and The Gruffalo’s Child to a host of digital experiences, including workshops, tours and author talks as well as live streamed performances from Bell Shakespeare. One of my personal highlights from last year was seeing almost 10,000 students across every Australian state and territory tune in to hear critically acclaimed author Shaun Tan discuss his creative practice.

2020 is a big year at Sydney Opera House as we embark on major upgrades to the Concert Hall, the largest and most ambitious project to be delivered in our Decade of Renewal. Unavoidably during these important works, access to some venues located near construction will be impacted. This means that our pioneering digital creative learning program – which currently reaches more than 20,000 students around the Asia-Pacific region annually – will take centre stage in 2020, ensuring that schools, teachers and students can continue to be inspired by the diverse range of experiences at Sydney Opera House.

Sydney Opera House’s Creative Leadership In Learning program – an innovative, hands-on program for educators to embed creativity in their school ecosystem – is now entering into its fourth year. Designed and owned by individual schools in collaboration with our Teaching Artists, the initiative drives school-based projects and ignites a culture of creativity. Get in touch to begin your school’s creative journey with us.

We look forward to seeing you and your students online and at Bennelong Point in 2020.

Fiona Winning Director, Programming

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Take a free interactive tour of Sydney Opera House 07

Experience a free interactive workshop 09

Participate in live digital artist talks 11

Attend live streamed performances in your classroom 15

At Sydney Opera House 18

Experience live performances on the stages of Sydney Opera House 20

Access services and performances that cater to a range of needs 32

Take a tour of our iconic building 33

For Teachers 34

Join us for a series of conversations with Pasi Sahlberg and The Gonski Institute of Education exploring creativity and education reform throughout 2020 35

Delve into our in-depth three year development program for your school, Creative Leadership in Learning 36

Enjoy tailor-made programs, either in school or onsite, to suit the specific needs of your school 40

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Before You Arrive

Begin your Creative Learning Journey Help students think about the themes of the performance with our Creative Learning Teachers Resources. They are free and available for download from our website for all live performances and digital programs.

Preparing for your visit Prepare students for your visit with a Digital Tour of Sydney Opera House. Introduce our story so students begin engaging before they arrive. Free for all Australian schools, available throughout the year.

On The Day

Explore Sydney Opera House Book a Guided Tour, before or after your performance, and explore our venues and spaces with an expert tour guide.

Question the creatives Enjoy the event and be ready to get involved in the Q&A sessions after the performances, with our education specialists, performers, directors and producers.

Delve deeper For some events, students are able to participate in workshops with the artists and creatives at Sydney Opera House. Check out each performance to see what is available – space is limited!

Make a day of it We are located close to The Royal Botanic Gardens, Museum of Contemporary Art, Museum of Sydney, State Library of NSW, Art Gallery of NSW and Australian Museum which all offer exhibitions, workshops and more for schools within walking distance.

Post Event

Continue the creative exploration Bring the creatives to your classroom and participate in one of our digital workshops, artist talks or performances to extend the learning journey of your students. Free for all Australian schools and offered throughout the year.

Listen and watch Use the digital content on our social media channels to gain more insight into our world and the exciting things that happen here.

Continue on the journey with the new Sydney Opera House for Teachers and Educators Facebook Group Connect with colleagues and with the Creative Learning team at Sydney Opera House with our new Facebook Group. Join us and stay up to date with program updates.

Teacher Resources

Continue the creativity Take part in curriculum-linked exercises, designed to stimulate your own creativity, and help you deliver easy to follow exercises for your students. Explore themes and content of the performances with your students using our practical guides. Teacher Resources are available online and as PDF’s to easily download and print.

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Facebook /sydneyoperahouse

Facebook Group Sydney Opera House for Teachers and Educators

Instagram @sydneyoperahouse

Twitter @SydOperaHouse

Tag #sydneyoperahouse

To book a show or program

Call 02 9250 7770

Email creativelearning @sydneyoperahouse.com

Visit our website sydneyoperahouse.com

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Connect your students to professional artists without leaving your classroom

Our free live and interactive digital experiences are available every term. Come on an exclusive look behind the scenes with one of our digital tours, be inspired by our storytelling workshops, learn about the authors who inspire your kids to read or watch a live performance.

Exposure to expert presenters, curriculum-linked resources and high production values make this a connection you won’t want to miss!

All tours, workshops and artist talks are free for all Australian schools. Live streamed performances are available for rural and remote NSW and interstate schools. Schools can connect through video conferencing and other digital platforms. Terms and conditions apply. Dates and bookings available from the end of November 2019.

For further information contact our Creative Learning team on 02 9250 7770 or email [email protected]

Years K – 6

Geography, History, Science, English

Term 1 – 3

Free for Australian Schools

45 mins

Venue: Your classroom

About the tour

Transport your class to Bennelong Point and introduce your students to the remarkable history, features and uses of this iconic Australian place. Presented by our expert guide, discover its Indigenous history and cultural significance, gain an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at the design principles formulated by architect Jørn Utzon and finally, learn about how we create live performance experiences.

NSW Syllabus Links

Subject Outcomes

Early Stage 1 Stage 1 Stage 2 Stage 3

Science & Technology

STe–4MW-ST STe–6ES-S

ST1-7MW-T ST2-11DI-T ST3-11DI-T

History HTe–1 HTe–2

HT1–2 HT1–3

HT2–3 HT2–4

HT3–1 HT3–2

Geography GEe–1 GE1-1 GE1-2

GE2-1 GE2-2 GE2-3

GE3-1 GE3-2 GE3-3

Learning Across The Curriculum

Cross curriculum priority areas

– Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander histories and cultures – Sustainability

Australian curriculum general capabilities

– Critical and creative thinking – Ethical understanding – Intercultural understanding – Literacy – Personal and social capability

Other general capabilities

– Civics and citizenship – Difference and diversity – Work and enterprise

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About the tour

Join our First Nations host for an interactive exploration of the Indigenous history of Bennelong Point, the site on which Sydney Opera House sits. Students will learn about the daily life of the clan that inhabited Sydney Cove, the changes that came with the arrival of Governor Phillip and the first settlers, and the fascinating story of the man called Bennelong.

Book early for our special NAIDOC Week celebrations 2 & 3 July!


Cross curriculum priority areas

– Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander histories and cultures – Sustainability


– Critical and creative thinking – Ethical understanding – Intercultural understanding – Literacy – Personal and social capability


– Civics and citizenship – Difference and diversity – Work and enterprise

NSW Syllabus Links

Subject Outcomes

Stage 2 Stage 3

History HT2-2 HT2-3 HT2-4

HT3-1 HT3-2 HT3-3 HT3-4

Geography GE2-1 GE2-2 GE2-3

GE3-1 GE3-2 GE3-3

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Years K – 2

English, Drama

Term 1 – 4


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About the workshop

One of our most popular programs, this engaging storytelling workshop is a fun and creative way for students to develop their speaking, listening, and storytelling skills. Designed especially for Years K – 2, this workshop explores the structure and stages of a narrative, while encouraging the development of original, imaginative story ideas.

NSW Syllabus Links

Subject Objective Outcomes

Early Stage 1 Stage 1

English Speaking and listening ENe–1A

ENe–6B

ENe–10C

ENe–11D

EN1–1A

EN1–10C

EN1–11D

Thinking imaginatively, creatively, interpretively and critically

Expressing themselves

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– Literacy – Critical and creative thinking

– Intercultural understanding – Personal and social capability


– Difference and diversity

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Years 3 – 6

Geography, History

Term 1 – 3


45 mins


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Years 3 – 6

English, Drama

Term 1 – 4


45 mins


About the workshops

In Unpacking Stories, students use the presenter’s mysterious pack full of objects as inspiration for creating characters and crafting adventures. They will explore the essential ingredients for story writing, and begin plotting out incredible adventures.

In Personanimality, students investigate animals’ personalities, and use this to think about the animals that shape who they are – their “Secret Beast”. Through literary and poetry techniques, they’ll craft a tale of their Secret Beast, and develop character building skills that can be applied in future storytelling.

While these workshops can be undertaken separately, booking both opportunities will provide a more well-rounded creative writing experience.



– Literacy – Critical and creative thinking

– Intercultural understanding – Personal and social capability


– Difference and diversity

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Stage 2 Stage 3

English Speaking and listening EN2–1A EN3–1A

Writing and representing EN2-2A EN3-2A

Thinking imaginatively, creatively, interpretively and critically

EN2–10C EN3–7C

Expressing themselves EN2–11D EN3–8D

Drama Making DRAS2.1 DRAS2.2

DRAS3.1 DRAS3.2

Performing DRAS2.3 DRAS3.3

Years 2 – 8

English, PDHPE, Visual Arts

3 Apr 10.30am AEST Years 2 – 4

3 Apr 12pm AEST Years 5 – 8


45 mins


About the talk

Join Melbourne-based writer, artist and poet Maxine Beneba Clarke, whose award-winning books include Wide Big World, The Patchwork Bike and Fashionista – a celebration of self-expression. Maxine is an Australian writer of Afro-Caribbean heritage whose stories embrace individuality and celebrate differences and diversity by using the natural wonders of the world.

In this digital interactive discussion, Maxine will share her inspiration for becoming a storyteller, her experience growing up black in Australia and her passion for words, books and libraries.

Watch her TedX Sydney talk “Be what you can’t see: one writer’s journey” and follow her on Twitter @slamup

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Years K – 6

English, Visual Arts

14 Aug 10.30am AEST Years K – 2

14 Aug 12pm AEST Years 3 – 6


45 mins


Image: Melissa Mai Image: Rocket K Biblio

Years 3 – 7

English, Drama, Visual Arts

17 Jun 11am AEST Years 3 – 4

17 Jun 12.15pm AEST Years 5 – 7

17 Jun 2pm AEST Years 3 – 4


45 mins


About the workshop

Mick Elliott is an author, illustrator, children’s television producer, scriptwriter and animator. His award-winning books include The Turners trilogy and Squidge Dibley series which feature his cartoon-style illustrations on every page. An experienced school speaker and facilitator, join Mick as he hosts an interactive workshop session that will provide your kids with tools to create their own powerful stories and share Mick’s passion for reading for pleasure!

Follow Mick on Instagram @whatmicksaw

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About the battle

Join two of Australia’s most recognisable illustrators as they have a live drawing battle that will have your kids inspired to get creative!

Ben Sanders is best known for his vibrant characters on the Natural Confectionery Co. packs and for his acclaimed children’s picture books, I’ve an Uncle Ivan, My Book (not yours) and My Pet (not yours). He has recently returned from living in the High Andes of Bolivia, where he worked with BiblioWorks - who assist street kids and establish libraries in remote areas. Follow Ben on Instagram @ben.sanders.illustrator

Sha’an d’Anthes is a young artist taking Instagram by storm. Her career as an artist and illustrator has seen her exhibit and sell her work all over the world. Her debut book Zoom, is an adventure story full of fun sounds, action and images. Follow Sha’an on Instagram @furrylittlepeach

Together they will demonstrate their unique styles and techniques for bringing themes and characters alive right in front of your eyes! Who will win the Illustrator Battle of 2020?

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Years 5 – 10

Creative Arts, History, Visual Arts

May


45 mins


About the tour

For the first time, students have the opportunity to participate in a digital live stream to view the famous Coburn tapestries up close – Curtain of the Sun and Curtain of the Moon. These iconic works by one of Australia’s best known modern artists, John Coburn, were once the theatre house curtains at Sydney Opera House.

The inspiration behind the creation of these colourful and evocative artworks and their journey from Australia to France to Hamburg and back to Sydney, is a great Australian story. Students of visual arts and history will find many areas of interest in these tours.

Full details and bookings open in February 2020. For more information contact [email protected]

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Years 5 – 12

Creative Arts, Drama, English, Music, Visual Arts

9 Dec 10.30am & 1.15pm AEST

Free for regional and remote schools

1 hr 20 mins


About Ishmael

On the resource depleted earth of a distant future, young Ishmael joins the crew of MV Pequod – a mining vessel on a mission to the asteroid belt. But when a legendary white comet returns to the solar system from deep space, the ship’s captain, Ahab, pledges to chase it down regardless of the cost. With her shipmates deaf to her concerns, Ishmael plots a return to earth until MV Pequod catches up with its quarry and she’s launched into the fight of her life.

A contemporary space opera, Ishmael recasts earth’s no-longer-vast oceans with the immensity of space, and the endless possibilities and terrors it holds. Taking the form of a live film, the production weaves miniature sets, puppetry, performers and an original score to bring the story to life in front of the audience. Following the world premiere at Brisbane Festival, Ishmael is the latest work by the internationally acclaimed Dead Puppet Society who lend their trademark magic to Melville’s beloved classic.

For full curriculum, see page 30.

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Curtain of the Sun, 1973 designed by John Coburn. Image: Jacquie Manning, 2019 Curtain of the Moon, 1973 designed by John Coburn. Image: Jacquie Manning, 2019 Image: Juskteez Vu

D E A D P U P P E T S O C I E T Y

Brisbane Festival is an initiative of theQueensland Government and Brisbane City Council

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Years 10 – 12

English, Creative Arts

18 Mar 10am AEST

$7.50 per student $5 per student for schools with an ICSEA value of 1000 or less

2 hrs 50 mins (with interval)

Bookings bellshakespeare.com.au/learning 1300 305 730 learning @bellshakespeare.com.au

A national broadcast of Bell Shakespeare’s mainstage production

Inside the glamorous court of Denmark, a family is torn apart by murder and betrayal. Outside, a country is threatened by Norway. And at the centre of this struggle is a man brimming with anguish.

Hamlet is a portrait of a young man struggling with the death of his royal father, his mother’s hasty remarriage to his uncle, and the visage of his father’s ghost looming in his mind’s eye. Directed by Artistic Director Peter Evans and featuring Harriet Gordon-Anderson (The Miser) as a young man experiencing grief in its most complex and profound state, this Hamlet will be told through the lens of loss, betrayal and madness.

NSW Syllabus Links


Stage 3

English Communicate through speaking, listening, reading, writing, viewing and representing

EN3-3A

Think in ways that are imaginative, creative, interpretive and critical

EN3-7C

Express themselves and their relationships with others and their world

EN3-8D

Creative Arts Drama Appreciating DRAS3.4

NSW Syllabus Links


Stage 3


EN3-3A

Think in ways that are imaginative, creative, interpretive and critical

EN3-7C


EN3-8D

Creative Arts Drama Appreciating DRAS3.4


– Personal and social capability – Ethical understanding – Critical and creative thinking Literacy

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Years 7 – 12

English, Creative Arts

28 Oct 10am AEST

$7.50 per student $5 per student for schools with an ICSEA value of 1000 or less

2 hrs 40 mins (with interval)

Bookings bellshakespeare.com.au/learning 1300 305 730 learning @bellshakespeare.com.au

A national broadcast of Bell Shakespeare’s touring production

Shipwrecked and separated 25 years earlier, two sets of long-lost twins miraculously find themselves in the same city on the same day. What could possibly go wrong?

The Comedy of Errors is a hilarious romp of swapped identities, misguided love, mistaken imprisonment and chaotic mishaps. Directed by Janine Watson, this is a beautiful story about family reunion, wrapped up in entertainment and laughter.


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Performances for schools at Sydney Opera House

Walk the steps of our iconic building and experience world-class, curriculum-linked entertainment beneath the sails, creating lasting memories for students and teachers alike.

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Arrive early Please ensure that your group arrives at the venue 25 minutes prior to the performance start time. Latecomers may only be admitted to a performance during a suitable break, and in some cases may be excluded. Call Front of House on 02 9250 7134 to notify us if you are running late.

School bags The safety and security of our guests is paramount. All items larger than the dimensions of an A4 piece of paper must be cloaked. As our cloakrooms have limited space, we ask that no large bags/backpacks are brought to the performance.

Food and beverage Food outlets are located on the lower level of the concourse. Please note food and drink are permitted inside the foyers, but not in the venues.

Getting here We are a 10-minute walk from Circular Quay, the closest station for public transport via train, bus and ferry. To find out more, please contact Transport NSW on 131500 or transportNSW.info

Coach parking Buses and coaches can’t park onsite. Large buses must disembark passengers on Macquarie Street. Please contact City of Sydney to confirm bus and coach set down areas. We recommend allowing an extra 10 minutes to walk from Macquarie Street.

Value adds

Risk assessment For information to assist in planning your visit, and preparing a risk assessment, please visit sydneyoperahouse.com

Complimentary tickets We offer one complimentary teacher ticket for every 15 student tickets. For schools performances, additional teacher tickets can be purchased at student rate.

Teacher resources These are available on our website, and written with your classroom in mind. Packed with practical and creative activities, they’ve got heaps of ideas to enrich your student’s learning.

Ticket and Travel Subsidy

We are committed to providing the very best performing arts experiences to NSW students. Sydney Opera House Arts Assist program provides the full cost of the Creative Learning performance ticket and $5 per student towards travel costs. School applications will be assessed according to socioeconomic disadvantage, schools with special needs and individual responses regarding the School Profile and School Community.

To apply for the Arts Assist ticket and travel subsidy, contact our Creative Learning team on 02 9250 7777 or email [email protected]

Our Donors

Thank you to our Arts Assist Donors Please join us in thanking our generous donors who support our Arts Assist program including:

Catalyst Idealist The Greatorex Foundation Fund Sydney Opera House Ladies’ Committee

Idealist Colin Adams Richard Adams

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Early Stage 1 Stage 1 Stage 2

Creative Arts

Visual Arts

Making VAES1.2 VAS1.2 VA2.2

Appreciating VAES1.3 VAS1.4 VAS2.3

Drama Appreciating DRAES1.4 DRAS1.4 DRAS2.4

Geography GEe-1 GE1-2 GE2-3

English Think in ways that are imaginative, creative, interpretive and critical

ENe-10C EN1-10C EN2-10C


ENe-11D EN1-11D EN2-11D

Years K – 4

9 Mar 10am, 11.30am, 12.30pm*

10 Mar 10am, 11.30am, 12.30pm*

11 Mar 10am, 11.30am, 12.30pm*

12 Mar 10am, 11.30am

13 Mar 10am, 11.30am, 12.30pm*

$25 per student

40 mins show, 1 hr 30 mins workshop (spaces are limited)

Venue: Utzon Room

Escape from Trash Mountain

A puppet show with sustainability at its heart, our trash is your treasure! Escape from Trash Mountain is a poignant look at how good relationships and fervent optimism are the key to saving our planet. Watch in amazement as a large mountain of trash transforms into a cave and becomes the epic playground for our heroes to fight trash bats, navigate treacherous ravines, and outwit hideous trash monsters!

Two performers operate 17 different puppets and a transforming trash mountain to bring the show to life.

Workshop

Escape from Trash Mountain is immediately followed by a 1-1.5 hour Trash Puppets workshop where the students have the opportunity to make their very own Trash Puppet, guided by our expert puppet-maker performers. Spaces extremely limited.

A 10-minute Q&A will follow directly after the performance.

General Capabilities and Cross-Curriculum

– Sustainability – Critical and creative thinking – Personal and social capability

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Subject Content Outcomes

Stage 5 Stage 6 Preliminary

Stage 6 HSC

English A. Communicate through speaking, listening, reading, writing, viewing and representing*

EN5-1A EN11-1 EN12-1

D. Express themselves and their relationships with others and their world

N5-7D EN11-7 EN12-7

Drama Appreciating 5.3.1

Appreciating 5.3.2

Theatrical Traditions and Performance Styles

P2.1, P2.2, P2.6

Australian Drama and Theatre (Core component) and Studies in Drama and Theatre

H3.3, H3.4, H3.5

History Elective

E4.7

E5.2

E5.4

Years 9 – 12

6 Apr 11.30am

7 Apr 10.30am, 12.30pm

8 Apr 10.30am, 12.30pm

9 Apr 10.30am, 12.30pm

$30 per student

55 mins (no interval)

Venue: Utzon Room

Games

Europe fracturing, antisemitism rising, right-wing populism surging – welcome to Berlin, 1936.

Set in the lead up to the 1936 ‘Nazi Olympics’, Games is inspired by the true stories of two world-class Jewish athletes – Helene Mayer and Gretel Bergmann – who were forced to face horrific prejudice in their bid to compete for their country in the 1936 Olympics.

Hitler had tried to ban all Jews from competing for Germany. His racist ideology declared that Jews were inferior: but Mayer and Bergmann belied his theories (the former was already an Olympic fencing champion, and the latter was the European record holder). It was only when the Nazi Games were threatened with a boycott that Hitler reluctantly allowed one of them, Mayer, to compete. The fencer was put in the position of fighting not just for gold, but for her entire race. And the sporting contest which ensued is considered by many commentators to be one of the greatest in Olympic history.

Based on a true story, Games is a cautionary tale, which is highly relevant for today: tackling the rise of far-right populism, racial identity and the dangers of antisemitism.

Contains course language.



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English Express themselves and their relationships with others and their world

ENe-11D EN1-11D

Years K – 2

8 Apr 10.45am, 12.45pm

9 Apr 10.45am, 12.45pm

$25 per student


Venue: Playhouse

The Gruffalo’s Child

One wild and windy night the Gruffalo’s Child ignores her father’s warnings about the Big Bad Mouse and tiptoes out into the deep, dark wood. After all, the Big Bad Mouse doesn’t really exist… does he?

If you love The Gruffalo, don’t miss the sequel which returns following previous sellout Australian tours. Join The Gruffalo’s Child on her adventurous mission.

The magical musical adaptation of the best selling picture book by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffer, published by MacMillan Children’s Books.



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Stage 5 Stage 6 Preliminary

Stage 6 HSC


EN5-1A EN11-1 EN12-1


EN5-7D EN11-7 EN12-7

Drama Appreciating 5.3.1, 5.3.2

Critically Studying P3.1, P3.2, P3.3, P3.4

H3.1, H3.2, H3.3, H3.5

Dance Dance Appreciation 5.3.1, 5.3.2, 5.3.3

P4.1, P4.2, P4.3, P4.4, P4.5

H4.1, H4.2, H4.3, H4.4, H4.5

Value and appreciate the aesthetic value of all music and the enjoyment of engaging in performing, composing and listening

5.11, 5.12

To develop the skills to evaluate music critically

P5. P6 H5, H6

Years 7 – 12

11 Jun 11am

$49 per student

Act 1: 1 hr 7 mins (20 mins interval)

Act 2: 40 mins

Venue: Joan Sutherland Theatre

Romeo + Juliet

Shakespeare’s classic Romeo and Juliet has inspired many an artist with its tragic tale of “star-crossed lovers”.

From internationally acclaimed Canadian dance company Ballet BC, Romeo + Juliet is a full-length contemporary ballet that showcases choreographer Medhi Walerski’s signature style that brings together dazzling landscapes woven with poetic, unpredictable and complex imagery. Set to Sergei Prokofiev’s original score, it is compelling in its timelessness, the work capturing audiences with its deeply human story and enduring themes of love, fate and family.

Reflecting on the divisions that persist in today’s world, Ballet BC will offer a fresh and thought-provoking retelling of the classic that profoundly resonates today.



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Creative Arts Music Listening MUES1.4 MUS1.4

Drama Appreciating DRAES1.4 DRAS1.4

English Objective A ENe-1A EN1-1A

Objective B ENe-6B EN1-6B

Objective C ENe-10C EN1-10C

Objective D ENe-11D EN1-11D

Years K – 2

19 Aug 10.30am, 12pm

20 Aug 10.30am, 12pm

25 Aug 10.30am, 12pm

26 Aug 10.30am, 12pm

$20 per student


Venue: Utzon Room

Australian Chamber Orchestra for Schools

The Australian Chamber Orchestra will return to Sydney Opera House in 2020 with another stunning and immersive performance for K – 2 students. Weaving together captivating storytelling with a newly composed score performed by a string ensemble of ACO’s finest musicians, this show is the perfect introduction to live classical music for young listeners.

This exciting new production will bring to life a much-loved children’s book, adapted and directed by acclaimed children’s theatre maker Sandra Eldridge (Possum Magic), with new music by award-winning Australian composer, Paul Stanhope (There’s a Sea in My Bedroom).Students will have a rich experience listening, interpreting, and appreciating how music can be used to tell a story and will have the opportunity to get up close to CO musicians and instruments after the show.



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Stage 6 HSC

Creative Arts

Drama Appreciating DRAS3.4

Music Organising Sound

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Listening MUS3.4

Visual Arts Appreciating VAS3.3 VAS3.4

Drama Appreciating 4.3.1 4.3.2 4.3.3

5.3.1 5.3.2 5.3.3

Critically Studying P3.1, P3.2 P3.3 P3.4

H3.1 H3.2 H3.3 H3.5

English C. Think in ways that are imaginative, creative, interpretive and critical

EN3-7C EN4-5C EN4-6C

EN5-5C EN5-6C

EN11-7 EN12-7

D. Express themselves and their relationships with others and their world

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EN5-7D EN5-8D

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Music Listening 4.7, 4.8

Visual Arts

Students will develop knowledge, understanding and skills to make artworks informed by their understanding of practice, the conceptual framework and the frames.

4.2, 4.4 5.4

Conceptual Framework P8 H8

Years 5 – 12

8 Dec 11am

9 Dec 10.30am, 1.15pm

10 Dec 11am

11 Dec 11am

14 Dec 11am

$30

1 hr 20 mins (no interval)

Venue: Playhouse

Ishmael

On the resource-depleted earth of a distant future, young Ishmael joins the crew of MV Pequod — a mining vessel on a mission to the asteroid belt. But when a legendary white comet returns to the solar system from deep space, the ship’s captain, Ahab, pledges to chase it down regardless of the cost. With her shipmates deaf to her concerns, Ishmael plots a return to earth until MV Pequod catches up with its quarry and she’s launched into the fight of her life.

A contemporary space opera, Ishmael recasts earth’s no-longer-vast oceans with the immensity of space, and the endless possibilities and terrors it holds. Taking the form of a live film, the production weaves miniature sets, puppetry, performers and an original score to bring the story to life in front of the audience. Following the world premiere at Brisbane Festival, Ishmael is the latest work by the internationally acclaimed Dead Puppet Society who lend their trademark magic to Melville’s beloved classic.




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D E A D P U P P E T S O C I E T Y

Brisbane Festival is an initiative of theQueensland Government and Brisbane City Council

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Accessible Opera House

Our goal at Sydney Opera House is to provide barrier-free access, making the site, building and the experiences offered accessible to all people.

We provide a range of access services across our performance program for people who are blind or have low-vision, for people who are deaf or have a hearing impairment and for people with physical disabilities.

To enquire about accessing Sydney Opera House and any accessible program opportunities, contact our Accessibility team [email protected] or call 02 9250 7111.

Thank you to our Access Donors Please join us in thanking our generous donors who enable our accessible performances, including

Inspirer Idealist Anonymous (1)

Utzon Idealist Rae Assender, Jillian Segal AM and John Roth through the Yarranabee Foundation

Catalyst Idealist Sydney Opera House Ladies’ Committee

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Add to your experience with a fun and interactive tour

Compliment your visit to Sydney Opera House by combining a show with a guided tour. Let your students uncover the stories, history, and magic by taking them underneath the world-famous sails. Visit areas off-limits to the public, and explore theatres and foyers where more than 1600 concerts, operas, plays, and ballets take place each year.

Be led through every aspect of the building’s 14-year creation and 59-year history. Delve into the stories behind Danish architect Jørn Utzon’s masterpiece. What inspired his revolutionary design? How did he solve its engineering challenges to realise his vision? Find out on this one-hour guided tour.

To book, email Tourism Reservations: [email protected]

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Creative Leadership at Sydney Opera House

Sydney Opera House supports teachers through a variety of programs throughout the year. In 2020, we are excited to announce a new partnership with the UNSW, Gonski Institute for Education. This partnership will challenge teachers and the broader community to ask some big questions about education, placing the child at the centre of this conversation and positioning play as a driver of much needed change. We continue to deliver immersive and practical programs, rich with strategies and theory, through our Creative Leadership In Learning program. Sydney Opera House is a NESA endorsed provider of the maintenance of proficient teacher accreditation standards.

For creative thinkers

29 Apr 6.30pm

3 Jun 6.30pm

21 Oct 6.30pm

$20

45 min

Venue: Utzon Room

Pasi Sahlberg – A series of Gonski Institute Conversations in 2020

Influential writer, practitioner and researcher of education, Pasi Sahlberg presents a series of conversations with national and international thought-leaders sketching the rationale and urgency for reform of the Australian education sector. Following exhaustive research for numerous award-winning publications, Sahlberg concludes that Australia has schools that are up there with the best in the world; but not for all children. We may boast some of the best schools, but we equally tolerate a system that enables some students to experience significant disadvantage. As part of his work as Professor of Education Policy at the Gonski Institute, Pasi Sahlberg, along with former NSW Minister for Education Adrian Piccoli, wants to initiate a conversation with the Australian community about how this can be addressed. In these conversations, Sahlberg will lead dialogues on international standards, policy and the importance of play for children. These conversations will be directed by audience participation and will actively engage guests in thinking deeper and broader about the current problems of education. Sydney Opera House is proud to be aligned with the Gonski Institute for Education in a new partnership that brings the intellectual heft of Piccoli and Sahlberg to compliment and challenge our work on creativity and learning in schools.

Presented by Gonski Institute for Education at UNSW Sydney and Sydney Opera House.

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A three-year program in your school

Creativity is a powerful force that can heighten educational outcomes. Through a three-year partnership with your school, this innovative program uses the artistic and creative resources of Sydney Opera House to explore creativity and creative thinking as a teaching and learning practice.

The Creative Leadership In Learning program is driven by a focus question for your school, shaping and guiding all activity across the three years. This focus question directly addresses the needs you have around creativity in your school community.

Throughout the three-year program up to 25 teachers will explore strategies that underpin creativity in the classroom. You will work with experienced artists, attend performances, undertake major student projects and finally present a major work at Sydney Opera House as part of Amplified: A Festival of Creative Learning.

What does this project look like in your school each year?

Teacher Professional Learning Each year there are ten days of Teacher Professional Learning for 5-8 teachers at the school and at Sydney Opera House, with outcomes flowing directly into classrooms. Teachers learn new strategies and ultimately explore creativity as a way of seeing their practice and developing their own creative strategies.

The Project Complementing the professional learning thread each year is a student project, led by a Sydney Opera House artist with one of your school’s classes. This project explores specific curriculum content using creativity strategies and culminating in a significant presentation.

Engagement with Sydney Opera House Students engage with Sydney Opera House as a dynamic place of learning through excursions to see performances, tours of the building, participation in online digital workshops, and exclusive and tailored interactions with experts from a range of departments.

What are the outcomes achieved after three years? Teachers and students will have benefited through increased engagement and satisfaction, and an embedded culture of creative learning across the school. Up to 25 teachers will have had significant training in creativity teaching and learning, and more than 90 students will have participated directly in major projects at Sydney Opera House. In the third year the school will present a work at Sydney Opera House Amplified: A Festival of Creative Learning.

Testimonials

“Creative Leadership in Learning has been one of the best professional partnerships I have ever been involved with during 30 years in the Department of Education. The rigour, authenticity and coherence have been phenomenal.” Mark Diamond, Principal, Lansvale Public School

“The teaching artists are brilliant at leading staff and students through the model to create amazing works of art and learning. This is a program you can use to activate whole school change and make creativity the focus of what you do.” Michael Saxon, Principal, Liverpool Boys High School To find out more or register your interest in being a Creative Leadership

in Learning school, contact [email protected] or (02) 9250 7770.

Fully Accredited Australian Professional Standards

Professional Standards

Objective

3.3.2 Select and use relevant teaching strategies to develop knowledge, skills, problem-solving, and critical and creative thinking

3.5.2 Use effective verbal and non-verbal communication strategies to support student understanding, participation, engagement and achievement.

4.1.2 Establish and implement inclusive and positive interactions to engage and support all students in classroom activities.

6.1.2 Use the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers and advice from colleagues to identify and plan professional learning needs.

6.2.2 Participate in learning to update knowledge and practice targeted to professional needs and school and/or system priorities.

6.3.2 Contribute to collegial discussions and apply constructive feedback from colleagues to improve professional knowledge and practice.

6.4.2 Undertake professional learning programs designed to address identified student learning needs.

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The Dream Makers Kiosk – Lansvale Public School

Most artist-in-residency projects see a professional artist work with a class of students to produce a finished product. In this project, Howard Mathew (artist, film maker and educator) worked with a parent group for ten weeks. Students were then invited to collaborate and respond for a further ten weeks. The end result was that students, artists and parents created an interactive installation that was professionally presented in the Sydney Opera House holiday program to over 12,000 children. The objective of working with parents was to get them to experience and understand the emerging styles of learning the school was embracing. The outcomes far exceeded anyone’s expectations. That group of parents are now active advocates for creativity in education across the school.

Takeover – Liverpool Boys High School

In 2019, after two amazing years at Liverpool Boys High School the Creative in Leadership in Learning team is designing and running a three week Takeover of the school. This involves taking over an entire block and suspending the school timetable for 120 boys, replacing it with passion projects. This project follows on from two years of in-depth professional learning and ongoing dialogue with the leadership supporting their strategic objectives.

Professional Learning program – Casula High School

After two intensive years of professional learning, the executive of Casula High School ran training programs across the school to disseminate the work undertaken through this program. The results are seen in classrooms throughout the school. Teachers have a common language around specific creative strategies, refining the exercises and ultimately making everything fit the needs of their school culture. 2020 will be the fourth year of the program with Casula High School who are now fully trained and taking control of their exploration of creativity in their classrooms. Sydney Opera House continues to support and mentor when needed.

Mural – Victoria Avenue Public School

In 2018 VAPS collaborated with artist, film maker and educator Howard Mathew to create a hybrid mural, installation film work. Through a 20-week process of inquiry and exploration a group of students created a film that started as a ten-metre mural on the class windows. In a best practice model of inclusivity Howard worked with all the students to green screen them into a short clip of the mural depicting the history of the suburb of the school. This art work was then re-imagined as a performance at Sydney Opera House as a live-drawing performance for friends and families. It was then professionally printed and proudly mounted at the school.

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Digital Creative Learning

1. Visit sydneyoperahouse.com/schools

2. Click on free live streams for your classroom and select your digital program.

3. Click on Book Now and select your preferred session time.

4. You will be redirected to DART Connections to make a booking (all bookings are submitted here).

Live performances and Teacher Professional Learning

1. Complete and send your booking form Submit your booking request form at sydneyoperahouse.com/schools or request a booking form via [email protected]

2. Pay your deposit After we receive and process your booking, Sydney Opera House will issue your school with booking confirmation and an invoice for a 25% deposit. Once the deposit has been paid your booking is secured.

3. Final payment Six weeks before the performance date, Sydney Opera House will invoice your school for the remaining balance. Please ensure your final group numbers are correct, and any accessibility requirements have been noted before finalising the remaining balance.

Have any questions about the program or how to book?

Call our Creative Learning team on 02 9250 7770 or email [email protected]

Broadcast Performance Comedy of Errors

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Live Stream Performance Ishmael

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Live Performance Ishmael

Dec 08 – 14

Live Stream Workshop Story Factory Personanimality

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For Teachers Pasi Sahlberg

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Live Stream Workshop Staging Stories

Oct 14

Live Stream Workshop Story Factory Unpacking Stories

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Live Performance Escape from Trash Mountain

Mar 09 – 13


Apr 01

Broadcast Performance Hamlet

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Live Stream Tour Places and Spaces

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Live Stream Tour Guwayni Walama

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Live Stream Talk Maxine Beneba Clarke

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Live Performance Games

06 – 09

Term 1

Live Performance The Gruffalo’s Child

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Apr 29


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Jun 03

Live Performance Romeo + Juliet

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Live Stream Talk Mick Elliott

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Live Stream Workshop Story Factory Staging Stories

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Sep 17

Live Performance Australian Chamber Orchestra for Schools

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Live Stream Tour Guwayni Walama

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Live Stream Talk Digital Illustrator Battle

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Aug 11

Live Stream Tour Guwayni Walama NAIDOC Week

Jul 02 – 03

Term 3 Term 4

To book a show or program

Call 02 9250 7770

Email [email protected]

Visit our website sydneyoperahouse.com

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Dream Maker’s Kiosk – The Faces

Artist, Educator and film maker Howard Mathew created the faces pictured here with Lansvale Public School’s year 5/6 class. It was an exercise to create the faces for a series of puppets that would be assembled by other children in an interactive art work called the Dream Maker’s Kiosk. Howard asked the students to draw a series of faces for their imagination. These could be funny and fantastical, they also had to have a name. A final selection of faces were printed on tiny round stickers to be stuck onto wooden pegs as a puppet. The puppets were dressed in wool, given wire legs and arms and post-it note clothes stamped in patterns designed by the Lansvale students. The activity was housed in a tailor made cart, the Dream Maker’s Kiosk. Over 12,000 children made puppets from these faces and designs in the foyers of Sydney Opera House.

How To Create Your Own Puppet

Step 1 Draw out a series of faces on scrap paper, the more crazy the better. Copy the best faces onto round stickers or Masking Tape

Step 2 Get some wooden pegs for the body of the puppet. You can dress the puppet in whatever scraps of material you have. The more detail the better.

Step 3 Stick the face on to complete the puppet. Make series of puppets as friends or a family.

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Let’s keep in touch

Sydney Opera House Creative Learning Bennelong Point Sydney NSW 2000 Australia

Call 02 9250 7770

Email creativelearning @sydneyoperahouse.com

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