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Local arts programs – Metro South and West

Please note public school students are eligible to apply for ANY program across NSW where they meet the criteria for inclusion.

Enquiries

Peter Hayward
Arts Coordination Officer
Email
peter.s.hayward@det.nsw.edu.au
Phone
0401 132 410
Jenni Bittar
Arts Coordination Officer
Email
jenni.bittar@det.nsw.edu.au
Phone
0413 972 004
Michelle Murphy
Arts Coordination Officer
Riverwood Education Office
Email
michelle.murphy3@det.nsw.edu.au
Phone
0425 384 484

COVID-19 notice

The operation of these programs are contingent on advice provided by the NSW Department of Education in consultation with NSW Health. All activities will adhere to the DoE COVID-19 guidelines and restrictions.

Visit the COVID-19 and public schools in NSW web page for more information.

Filters

Event type
Audience
Subject
Casula

Aboriginal Vocal Identification Program

Public schools Music
Years 7 to 12 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students
Enhancing the vocal talents of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students through workshops and mentoring.
Newcastle/Gosford/Penrith

Art Matters

Public schools Visual arts
Years 5 to 10

Workshops that focus on developing knowledge, understanding and skills in the making of artworks and the exploration of a variety of media, techniques and tools.
Sydney North and West

Arts Alive Choral Festival

Public schools Music
Kindergarten to Year 12
An annual showcase of individual items and combined school choirs provide an opportunity to develop, refine and highlight music and performance skills in a premiere performance venue.
Chatswood

Arts Alive Drama Festival

Public schools Drama
Kindergarten to Year 12
A showcase of drama works created in schools by students and staff. Improvisation, movement, mime, storytelling, readers’ theatre, puppetry, mask and play building are eligible genres to audition for the festival.
Penrith

Blue Mountains/Nepean Dance Festival

Public schools Dance
Kindergarten to Year 12 students
An annual festival celebrating and promoting dance as a performing art in our local schools.
Parramatta | Pennant Hills I Penrith I Virtual

CoLab Senior Drama Workshops

Public schools Drama
Year 12 drama students and teachers
Intensive workshops providing expertise to assist students to further develop and refine the skills needed to succeed in HSC group performances. 

Combined Schools Signing Choir

Public schools Music
Years 4 to 12 students
Students from Years 4 to 12 with some Auslan experience are invited to join the Combined Schools Signing Choir to perform at the Primary Proms concert.
Penrith

Greater Western Sydney Drama Ensembles

Public schools Drama
Years 5 to 12
Designed as an extension of the curriculum in which gifted and talented drama students are provided with the opportunity to be extended in their knowledge and skills of drama.
Penrith

Greater Western Sydney Primary Dance Ensemble

Public schools Dance
Years 5 and 6
An ensemble for talented dancers who rehearse weekly to develop performance skills and create works for performance at local, regional and state events.
Penrith

Greater Western Sydney Concert Band

Public schools Music
Years 4 to 12
An ensemble program which aims to provide high-quality opportunities for musical performance at local, regional and state events.
Penrith

Greater Western Sydney Strings

Public schools Music
Years 4 to 12
Students in the ensemble participate in a series of workshops and rehearsals culminating in a performance.
Penrith

Greater Western Sydney Vocal Ensemble

Public schools Music
Years 7 to 12
A series of workshops and regular rehearsals for talented vocalists to develop and enhance their vocal and performance skills as part of a vocal ensemble.
Penrith

GWS Senior Dance Ensemble

Public schools Dance
Years 7 to 12
An ensemble for talented dancers who rehearse weekly to develop performance skills and create works for performance at local, regional and state events.
Ultimo

In the Spotlight Dance Festival

Public schools Dance
Kindergarten to Year 12
A showcase and celebration of students dance works from Kindergarten to Year 12. Each performance promotes teacher and student excellence in dance education.
Campbelltown

In the Spotlight Drama Festival

Public schools Drama
Preschool to Year 12 drama
Showcases the skills and talents of students and teachers in creating and performing drama. The festival demands of students a higher degree of focus, commitment and performance.
Royal National Park

Inspired by Nature

Public schools Visual arts
Year 3 and 4
Students explore the local environment and experiment with and learn how to use different techniques associated with natural forms to create a range of artworks.