Shining Stars
Shining Stars is a creative arts program for Kindergarten to Year 12 public school students with a disability. Shining Stars provides opportunities for students to engage in a relevant and meaningful arts education program that caters to the needs, interests and abilities of each student.
Students develop knowledge of the creative arts curriculum, life skills, performance skills and confidence as they explore creative and performing arts.
During this program, students participate in a series of workshops where they can build creative art skills and form friendships.
Shining Stars Showcase
To celebrate the completion of Shining Stars creative arts programs, students have the opportunity to demonstrate what they have learned in the Shining Stars Showcase.
Students also perform and exhibit their work at festivals, conferences, fundraising events and exhibitions.
2023 dates
The Shining Stars Showcase and Exhibition will be held on Thursday 31 August and Friday 1 September 2023 Term 3 Week 7 at Campbelltown Arts Centre.
Exhibition and Performance times
- Twilight Session Exhibition 3:00 pm – 3:40pm Performance 4:00 pm – 5:15 pm
- Evening Session Exhibition 6:00 pm – 6:40pm Performance 7:00 pm – 8:15 pm
Cost
$100.00 per student and includes the ensemble t-shirt.
Refund policy
By participating in the Shining Stars program, the participating school understands that the program may be required to change delivery methods, workshop and event dates or be cancelled at short notice to accommodate current COVID-19 advice and the safety and wellbeing of all participating schools and staff.
Should the Shining Stars program be cancelled prior to the advertised workshops and no alternative offered, a partial refund of $50.00 per student will be provided. Schools will be sent their ordered Shining Stars t-shirts.
Should the Shining Stars workshops take place and the showcase cancelled, no refund will be offered.
There will be no refunds on t-shirts and hoodies once the order has been placed with the t-shirt company. Orders will be issued upon receipt of goods.
Tickets
Audience tickets will go on sale early Term 3 and available via Trybooking.
Prices are as follows:
- Child (age 2 to 17 years or K-12) $12.00
- Pensioner/Concession or Student $18.00
- Adult $22.00
Ticket prices include GST. Booking and transaction fees may apply.
Teacher professional learning
Shining Stars provides professional learning opportunities for teachers and School Learning Support Officers (SLSO) who are interested in developing their skills in creative arts education and in learning how to use and teach dance, drama, music and visual arts effectively in the classroom to support students.