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Literature and language arts @ The Arts Unit

Students and teachers

Literature and language arts (LALA) programs foster and support student literacy outcomes. NSW Premier's Challenges in debating, public speaking, reading and spelling, promote student participation and encourage young people to speak up with confidence while improving their literacy and communication skills. 

A student at the front of a line, in front of a microphone.

Programs

Debating

Literature and language arts
Years 5 to 12
Debating develops essential skills such as critical thinking, public speaking, research, teamwork and active listening. Students represent their schools in state-wide competitions.

Public Speaking

Literature and language arts
Years 3 to 12
A series of public speaking programs, competitions and digital resources to develop student speech writing and oral presentation skills.

NSW Premier's Reading Challenge

Literature and language arts
Kindergarten to Year 9
The Premier’s Reading Challenge aims to encourage a love of reading for enjoyment and enrichment in students, and enable them to experience quality literature.

NSW Premier's Spelling Bee

Literature and language arts
Years 2 to 6
The Premier's Spelling Bee is a fun and educational way for primary school students to engage with and improve their spelling.
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Related digital resources

Deep diving into definitions

Creative Class Literature and language arts
Years 5 to 8 debating

Learn more about definitions from the negative team’s perspective.

I have confidence

Creative Class Literature and language arts
Years 3 to 6 public speaking

Increase confidence in public speaking with a range of activities to support practice and skill development.

How to set up a spelling bee

Creative Resource Literature and language arts
With
Andrew Lasaitis
Teachers, primary
Best practice for school-based teachers when setting up a spelling bee.

PRC 2018 author interviews

Creative Resource Literature and language arts
Kindergarten to Year 7

A showcase of author and illustrator videos filmed at several events, including the Sydney Writers’ Festival.
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Related local arts programs

Sydney Olympic Park

Pulse Alive

Local arts program Public schools Dance Drama Literature and language arts Music VET
Kindergarten to Year 12
This large-scale performing arts event provides high-quality performance opportunities to students in a creative and performing arts extravaganza.
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