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Portraits on Country

IMAGE: I Think of My Culture, 1989 by Jeffrey Samuels © Jeffrey Samuels/Copyright Agency, 2023 #NPGDART Kinder – ES1 Year 1 – S1 Year 2 – S1 Portraits on Country Through the lens of the Visual Arts curriculum, students will explore portraits of and by First Nations people in the National Portrait Collection. 

First Nations | Foundation – Year 2 

This interactive session for Foundation to Year 2 students utilises a variety of portraits of and by First Nations people in the National Portrait Gallery’s collection to explore questions such as why people make art, the techniques they utilise and cultural significance.  

Key curriculum links: 

Explore ideas, experiences, observations and imagination to create visual artworks and design, including considering ideas in artworks by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artists [ACAVAM106] 
Use and experiment with different materials, techniques, technologies and processes to make artworks [ACAVAM107] 
Respond to visual artworks and consider where and why people make visual artworks, starting with visual artworks from Australia, including visual artworks of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples [ACAVAR109] 

Please ensure each student has access to paper and pencils for the drawing activity. Free National Portrait Gallery Live Event – Scheduled Zoom Primary Aboriginal Culture and History Select Strand Select Sub Strand Creative Arts Visual Arts Appreciating Creative Arts Visual Arts Making Free One-off Events STEM/STEAM

Australian Constitution: past, present, future for home school students and small schools

During the program, students work with our highly experienced Parliamentary Educators to understand the history, features and functions of the Australian Constitution and referendum process. Year 5 – S3 Year 6 – S3 Year 7 – S4 Year 8 – S4 Year 9 – S5 Year 10 – S5 Year 11 – S6 Year 12 – S6 Australian Constitution: past, present, future for home school students and small schools Australian Constitution: past, present, future is a 50-minute program for students in Years 5-12 and explores:

Australian federation and drafting of the Australian Constitution
the features and functions of the Constitution
the purpose and process of a referendum. Free Parliamentary Education Office, Australian Parliament House Live Event – Scheduled Zoom Primary Secondary HSIE Legal Studies Select Sub Strand HSIE Society and Culture Select Sub Strand Select Other KLA Select Strand Select Sub Strand Free Homeschool Specials

Introducing Parliament for home school students and small schools

What are laws, who makes them and how can you be involved? Students work with our Parliamentary Educators to understand the fundamentals of active citizenship and the work of the Australian Parliament. Year 3 – S2 Year 4 – S2 Introducing Parliament for home school students and small schools Introducing Parliament is a 30-minute program for students in Years 3-4 and explores:

the similarities, differences and importance of rules and laws
the role and responsibilities of representatives
what it means to be an active citizen. Free Parliamentary Education Office, Australian Parliament House Live Event – Scheduled Zoom Primary HSIE Select Strand Select Sub Strand HSIE Select Strand Select Sub Strand Select Other KLA Select Strand Select Sub Strand Free Homeschool Specials

Parliamentary Insider for home school and small schools

Go beyond the nightly news to discover the who, what, how and why of the Australian Parliament. Year 5 – S3 Year 6 – S3 Year 7 – S4 Year 8 – S4 Year 9 – S5 Year 10 – S5 Year 11 – S6 Year 12 – S6 Parliamentary Insider for home school and small schools Parliamentary Insider is a 50-minute program for students in Years 5-12 and explores the function and significance of Australia’s democratic system of government. It does this through investigating:

how laws are made through Parliament
the responsibilities of representatives
the formation of government
how government is kept accountable. Free Parliamentary Education Office, Australian Parliament House Live Event – Scheduled Zoom Primary Secondary HSIE Legal Studies Select Sub Strand HSIE Society and Culture Select Sub Strand Select Other KLA Select Strand Select Sub Strand Free Homeschool Specials

Portraits Tell Stories

IMAGE: The Great South Sea Caterpillar Transformed into a Bath Butterfly (Sir Joseph Banks), 1795 (printed 1851) by James Gillray #NPGDART Year 3 – S2 Year 4 – S2 Year 5 – S3 Year 6 – S3 Portraits Tell Stories From Dreaming stories to decimal changeover, the Endeavour to Yothu Yindi, Australian history is full of fascinating tales – and we have the portraits to prove it. 

History | Year 3 – Year 6 

This interactive session for Stage 2 and 3 students uses portraiture to provide opportunities for learners to develop and deepen their understanding of Australian history. Evidence, continuity and change, cause and effect, perspectives and empathy will be used as tools to investigate portraits in our collection within their historical context. 

Key curriculum links: 

Experiences of Australian democracy and citizenship, including the status and rights of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, migrants, women and children [ACHASSK135] 
Stories of groups of people who migrated to Australia since Federation (including from ONE country of the Asia region) and reasons they migrated [ACHASSK136] 
The contribution of individuals and groups to the development of Australian society since Federation [ACHASSK137] 

Please ensure each student has access to paper and pencils for the drawing activity. Free National Portrait Gallery Live Event – Scheduled Zoom Primary HSIE History Select Sub Strand Creative Arts Visual Arts Select Sub Strand Select Other KLA Select Strand Select Sub Strand Free Homeschool Specials One-off Events STEM/STEAM

Hunting for Inspiration – Interactive Creative Writing Workshop 24th October ’24 2:00pm Session

Come on a scavenger hunt adventure! Students will be asked to collect a list of objects from around their home or classroom to inspire a fun and unique story. Year 3 – S2 Year 4 – S2 Year 5 – S3 Year 6 – S3 Hunting for Inspiration – Interactive Creative Writing Workshop 24th October ’24 2:00pm Session In our creative storytelling workshop, Hunting for Inspiration, students will be asked to collect a list of objects from around their home or classroom to inspire a fun and unique story, taking them on a scavenger hunt adventure!

This workshop will build speaking, listening and storytelling skills while working with a presenter to create an original story using their scavenged stimuli.

This workshop explores the structure and stages of narrative, while encouraging the development of original, imaginative story ideas inspired by a child’s own world.

For the best experience we recommend no more than 30 students per booking
Please register for a second/third group if you have over 30 students or email us at Free Sydney Opera House Live Event – Scheduled Zoom Primary ENe–1A, ENe–2A, ENe–6B, ENe–10C, ENe–11D, DRAES1.1 – DRAES1.4, DRAS1.1 – DRAS1.4 English Making meaning through responding and composing Writing and Representing English Making meaning through responding and composing Speaking and Listening Creative Arts Drama Making (role, dramatic contexts, elements and forms) Free #sydneyoperahouse #digitalcreativelearning #creativewriting #storytelling

Put Yourself in the Picture

Sign up for a fun-filled, curriculum-based program live from your National Portrait Gallery! 

IMAGE: Self portrait, 2004 Peter Russell-Clarke. © Peter Russell-Clarke #NPGDART Year 5 – S3 Year 6 – S3 Put Yourself in the Picture Our Visual Art program for Stage 3 allows students to investigate, interpret and explore the meaning of portraits. They’ll look at aspects of biography, identity, and culture; discover different styles, mediums and movements; and learn through discussion, activity and drawing. 

Key curriculum links: 

Explore ideas and practices used by artists, including practices of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artists, to represent different views, beliefs and opinions [ACAVAM114] 
Explain how visual arts conventions communicate meaning by comparing artworks from different social, cultural and historical contexts, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artworks [ACAVAR117] 

Please ensure each student has access to paper and pencils for the drawing activity. Free National Portrait Gallery Live Event – Scheduled Zoom Primary Creative Arts Visual Arts Appreciating Creative Arts Visual Arts Making Creative Arts Visual Arts Select Sub Strand Free Homeschool Specials One-off Events STEM/STEAM Children’s Week

Hunting for Inspiration – Interactive Creative Writing Workshop 24th October ’24 12:15pm Session

Come on a scavenger hunt adventure! Students will be asked to collect a list of objects from around their home or classroom to inspire a fun and unique story. Year 3 – S2 Year 4 – S2 Year 5 – S3 Year 6 – S3 Hunting for Inspiration – Interactive Creative Writing Workshop 24th October ’24 12:15pm Session In our creative storytelling workshop, Hunting for Inspiration, students will be asked to collect a list of objects from around their home or classroom to inspire a fun and unique story, taking them on a scavenger hunt adventure!

This workshop will build speaking, listening and storytelling skills while working with a presenter to create an original story using their scavenged stimuli.

This workshop explores the structure and stages of narrative, while encouraging the development of original, imaginative story ideas inspired by a child’s own world.

For the best experience we recommend no more than 30 students per booking
Please register for a second/third group if you have over 30 students or email us at Free Sydney Opera House Live Event – Scheduled Zoom Primary ENe–1A, ENe–2A, ENe–6B, ENe–10C, ENe–11D, DRAES1.1 – DRAES1.4, DRAS1.1 – DRAS1.4 English Making meaning through responding and composing Writing and Representing English Making meaning through responding and composing Speaking and Listening Creative Arts Drama Making (role, dramatic contexts, elements and forms) Free #sydneyoperahouse #digitalcreativelearning #creativewriting #storytelling

Hunting for Inspiration – Interactive Creative Writing Workshop 24th October ’24 11am Session

Come on a scavenger hunt adventure! Students will be asked to collect a list of objects from around their home or classroom to inspire a fun and unique story. Year 3 – S2 Year 4 – S2 Year 5 – S3 Year 6 – S3 Hunting for Inspiration – Interactive Creative Writing Workshop 24th October ’24 11am Session In our creative storytelling workshop, Hunting for Inspiration, students will be asked to collect a list of objects from around their home or classroom to inspire a fun and unique story, taking them on a scavenger hunt adventure!

This workshop will build speaking, listening and storytelling skills while working with a presenter to create an original story using their scavenged stimuli.

This workshop explores the structure and stages of narrative, while encouraging the development of original, imaginative story ideas inspired by a child’s own world.

For the best experience we recommend no more than 30 students per booking
Please register for a second/third group if you have over 30 students or email us at Free Sydney Opera House Live Event – Scheduled Zoom Primary ENe–1A, ENe–2A, ENe–6B, ENe–10C, ENe–11D, DRAES1.1 – DRAES1.4, DRAS1.1 – DRAS1.4 English Making meaning through responding and composing Writing and Representing English Making meaning through responding and composing Speaking and Listening Creative Arts Drama Making (role, dramatic contexts, elements and forms) Free #sydneyoperahouse #digitalcreativelearning #creativewriting #storytelling

Making a Music Video: with Motion Capture – Interactive Workshop 23rd October ’24 2pm high school session

Fusing technology & movement, students will develop their visual storytelling skills and collaborate with a live artist to create a movement-based animation. Year 7 – S4 Year 8 – S4 Making a Music Video: with Motion Capture – Interactive Workshop 23rd October ’24 2pm high school session The team are all here at the Sydney Opera House to create a new music video, but there’s one key role missing….the choreographer! Luckily our students have shown up online to take on this important role.
With the help of the motion capture performers, the students are guided through making the artistic decisions to create a music video. They will engage in movement activities to uncover the story they want to tell and decide how they can capture that story through visual storytelling.
Students will be introduced to all the key people in their team. They will experience how to create a dance piece, both from a production and creative perspective.
At the end, we’ll capture your best moves, fusing our technology with your creativity. But will the music video sink or soar? The creative team will decide!
For the best experience we recommend no more than 30 students per booking
Please register for a second/third group if you have over 30 students or email us at Free Sydney Opera House Live Event – Scheduled Zoom Primary ST3-11DI-T, GTLS-3, GTLS-3, LS4.1, LS5.2, LS5.3, DRAS3.2, DAS3.2, DAS3.3, EN4-1A, EN4-2A, ENLS-1A, ENLS-16D, ENLS-17E, LS.1, LS.4, LS.8 Science and Tech Working Scientifically and Design and Production Digital Technologies Creative Arts Dance Performing English Making meaning through responding and composing Speaking and Listening Free One-off Events STEM/STEAM #sydneyoperahouse #digitalcreativelearning #motioncapture

Making a Music Video: with Motion Capture – Interactive Workshop 23rd October ’24 12.15pm session

Fusing technology & movement, students will develop their visual storytelling skills and collaborate with a live artist to create a movement-based animation. Year 3 – S2 Year 4 – S2 Year 5 – S3 Year 6 – S3 Making a Music Video: with Motion Capture – Interactive Workshop 23rd October ’24 12.15pm session The team are all here at the Sydney Opera House to create a new music video, but there’s one key role missing….the choreographer! Luckily our students have shown up online to take on this important role.
With the help of the motion capture performers, the students are guided through making the artistic decisions to create a music video. They will engage in movement activities to uncover the story they want to tell and decide how they can capture that story through visual storytelling.
Students will be introduced to all the key people in their team. They will experience how to create a dance piece, both from a production and creative perspective.
At the end, we’ll capture your best moves, fusing our technology with your creativity. But will the music video sink or soar? The creative team will decide!
For the best experience we recommend no more than 30 students per booking
Please register for a second/third group if you have over 30 students or email us at Free Sydney Opera House Live Event – Scheduled Zoom Primary ST3-11DI-T, GTLS-3, GTLS-3, LS4.1, LS5.2, LS5.3, DRAS3.2, DAS3.2, DAS3.3, EN4-1A, EN4-2A, ENLS-1A, ENLS-16D, ENLS-17E, LS.1, LS.4, LS.8 Science and Tech Working Scientifically and Design and Production Digital Technologies Creative Arts Dance Performing English Making meaning through responding and composing Speaking and Listening Free STEM/STEAM #sydneyoperahouse #digitalcreativelearning #motioncapture

Making a Music Video: with Motion Capture – Interactive Workshop 23rd October ’24 11am

Fusing technology & movement, students will develop their visual storytelling skills and collaborate with a live artist to create a movement-based animation. Year 3 – S2 Year 4 – S2 Year 5 – S3 Year 6 – S3 Making a Music Video: with Motion Capture – Interactive Workshop 23rd October ’24 11am The team are all here at the Sydney Opera House to create a new music video, but there’s one key role missing….the choreographer! Luckily our students have shown up online to take on this important role.
With the help of the motion capture performers, the students are guided through making the artistic decisions to create a music video. They will engage in movement activities to uncover the story they want to tell and decide how they can capture that story through visual storytelling.
Students will be introduced to all the key people in their team. They will experience how to create a dance piece, both from a production and creative perspective.
At the end, we’ll capture your best moves, fusing our technology with your creativity. But will the music video sink or soar? The creative team will decide!
For the best experience we recommend no more than 30 students per booking
Please register for a second/third group if you have over 30 students or email us at Free Sydney Opera House Live Event – Scheduled Zoom Primary ST3-11DI-T, GTLS-3, GTLS-3, LS4.1, LS5.2, LS5.3, DRAS3.2, DAS3.2, DAS3.3, EN4-1A, EN4-2A, ENLS-1A, ENLS-16D, ENLS-17E, LS.1, LS.4, LS.8 Science and Tech Working Scientifically and Design and Production Digital Technologies Creative Arts Dance Performing English Making meaning through responding and composing Speaking and Listening Free STEM/STEAM #sydneyoperahouse #digitalcreativelearning #motioncapture

Staging Stories – Interactive Storytelling Workshop 22nd October ’24 2pm session

Our most popular workshop explores the structure and stages of a narrative with a live facilitator, while encouraging the development of original, imaginative story ideas. Kinder – ES1 Year 1 – S1 Year 2 – S1 Staging Stories – Interactive Storytelling Workshop 22nd October ’24 2pm session A creative storytelling workshop for Primary Students

Designed especially for Years K-2, Staging Stories explores the structure and stages of a narrative, while encouraging the development of original, imaginative story ideas.

This storytelling workshop is a fun and creative way for students to develop their speaking, listening and storytelling skills. Students will learn about the structure and stages of a narrative, while using both language and non-verbal communication skills such as tone of voice, face and body.

A professional storyteller will guide the students in a jointly composed story, encouraging students to share original and imaginative ideas, while participating in a series of dramatisations. This curriculum-linked workshop will provide a unique opportunity for students to develop crucial interaction, presentation and listening skills while exploring the inner world of their imagination. Free Sydney Opera House Live Event – Scheduled Zoom Primary ENe–1A, ENe–6B, ENe–10C, ENe–11D, DRAES1.1 – DRAES1.4, DRAS1.1 – DRAS1.4 English Making meaning through responding and composing Writing and Representing English Making meaning through responding and composing Speaking and Listening Creative Arts Drama Making (role, dramatic contexts, elements and forms) Free Children’s Week​ #sydneyoperahouse #digitalcreativelearning #storytelling #reading

Staging Stories – Interactive Storytelling Workshop 22nd October ’24 12.15pm session

Our most popular workshop explores the structure and stages of a narrative with a live facilitator, while encouraging the development of original, imaginative story ideas. Kinder – ES1 Year 1 – S1 Year 2 – S1 Staging Stories – Interactive Storytelling Workshop 22nd October ’24 12.15pm session A creative storytelling workshop for Primary Students

Designed especially for Years K-2, Staging Stories explores the structure and stages of a narrative, while encouraging the development of original, imaginative story ideas.

This storytelling workshop is a fun and creative way for students to develop their speaking, listening and storytelling skills. Students will learn about the structure and stages of a narrative, while using both language and non-verbal communication skills such as tone of voice, face and body.

A professional storyteller will guide the students in a jointly composed story, encouraging students to share original and imaginative ideas, while participating in a series of dramatisations. This curriculum-linked workshop will provide a unique opportunity for students to develop crucial interaction, presentation and listening skills while exploring the inner world of their imagination. Free Sydney Opera House Live Event – Scheduled Zoom Primary ENe–1A, ENe–6B, ENe–10C, ENe–11D, DRAES1.1 – DRAES1.4, DRAS1.1 – DRAS1.4 English Making meaning through responding and composing Writing and Representing English Making meaning through responding and composing Speaking and Listening Creative Arts Drama Making (role, dramatic contexts, elements and forms) Free Children’s Week​ #sydneyoperahouse #digitalcreativelearning #storytelling #reading

Staging Stories – Interactive Storytelling Workshop 22nd October ’24 11am session

Our most popular workshop explores the structure and stages of a narrative with a live facilitator, while encouraging the development of original, imaginative story ideas. Kinder – ES1 Year 1 – S1 Year 2 – S1 Staging Stories – Interactive Storytelling Workshop 22nd October ’24 11am session A creative storytelling workshop for Primary Students

Designed especially for Years K-2, Staging Stories explores the structure and stages of a narrative, while encouraging the development of original, imaginative story ideas.

This storytelling workshop is a fun and creative way for students to develop their speaking, listening and storytelling skills. Students will learn about the structure and stages of a narrative, while using both language and non-verbal communication skills such as tone of voice, face and body.

A professional storyteller will guide the students in a jointly composed story, encouraging students to share original and imaginative ideas, while participating in a series of dramatisations. This curriculum-linked workshop will provide a unique opportunity for students to develop crucial interaction, presentation and listening skills while exploring the inner world of their imagination. Free Sydney Opera House Live Event – Scheduled Zoom Primary ENe–1A, ENe–6B, ENe–10C, ENe–11D, DRAES1.1 – DRAES1.4, DRAS1.1 – DRAS1.4 English Making meaning through responding and composing Writing and Representing English Making meaning through responding and composing Speaking and Listening Creative Arts Drama Making (role, dramatic contexts, elements and forms) Free Children’s Week​ #sydneyoperahouse #digitalcreativelearning #storytelling #reading

P is for Portrait

Sign up for a fun-filled, curriculum-based program live from your National Portrait Gallery!  

IMAGE: Adut Akech, 2018 (printed 2020) by Charles Dennington © Charles Dennington #NPGDART Kinder – ES1 Year 1 – S1 Year 2 – S1 P is for Portrait Our Visual Art program for Early Stage 1 and Stage 1 allows students to explore the concept of and ideas surrounding portraiture. They’ll have the chance to experiment with different materials and techniques, respond to and learn from contemporary and historic portraits, and consider why people make art in the first place! 

Key curriculum links: 

Explore ideas, experiences, observations and imagination to create visual artworks and design, including considering ideas in artworks by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artists [ACAVAM106] 
Use and experiment with different materials, techniques, technologies and processes to make artworks [ACAVAM107] 
Respond to visual artworks and consider where and why people make visual artworks, starting with visual artworks from Australia, including visual artworks of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples [ACAVAM109] 

Please ensure each student has access to paper and pencils for the drawing activity. Free National Portrait Gallery Live Event – Scheduled Zoom Primary Creative Arts Visual Arts Appreciating Creative Arts Visual Arts Making Creative Arts Visual Arts Select Sub Strand Free Homeschool Specials One-off Events STEM/STEAM

Significant Individuals: Blaxland, Wentworth and Lawson

Step back in time to 1813 and follow the journey of Gregory Blaxland, William Charles Wentworth and William Lawson. Year 5 – S3 Year 6 – S3 Significant Individuals: Blaxland, Wentworth and Lawson Step back in time to 1813 and follow the journey of Gregory Blaxland, William Charles Wentworth and William Lawson as they make their way over the Blue Mountains to find out what was on the other side. Motivated by thoughts of adventure and determined to find more grazing land to the west, Blaxland, Wentworth and Lawson entered the history books when they headed up the mountains, taking almost the exact same path as the Great Western Highway does today.

In this virtual excursion, students will engage with original primary source material from the State Library collection and uncover how these three explorers contributed to the development of Australia and why their adventure is still significant today. Free State Library NSW Live Event – Scheduled Zoom Primary HSIE History Australian History: Colonials and National (Stage 3 – Year 5 and 6) Select Other KLA Select Strand Select Sub Strand Select Other KLA Select Strand Select Sub Strand Free One-off Events History Week

Smart Phone Self Portraits with Lucky Lartey (On Demand for all of term 4)

Unleash the artist within and embark on a journey of self-expression through the lens of a smartphone! In this workshop explore self-portraiture, guided by renowned contemporary artist, Lucky Lartey. Year 5 – S3 Year 6 – S3 Year 7 – S4 Year 8 – S4 Smart Phone Self Portraits with Lucky Lartey (On Demand for all of term 4) Self-portraiture is an art form that goes beyond capturing an image; it’s an introspective exploration of identity, emotions, and unique perspective on the world.

Gone are the days where extravagant and expensive equipment was required to make beautiful art. In this workshop Lucky will guide students in creating beautiful photographs using the smart phone they already have in their school bag!

Lucky will share his best tips and tricks for creating artful images that express the unique personality of each student. Free Sydney Opera House On Demand Youtube Recording Primary Secondary Creative Arts Visual Arts Making Creative Arts Photographic and Digital Media Select Sub Strand Creative Arts Visual Arts Appreciating Free STEM/STEAM Wellbeing National Mental Health Month Children’s Week World Kindness Day International Day of People with Disability #sydneyoperahouse #digitalcreativelearning

P is for Portrait

Sign up for a fun-filled, curriculum-based program live from your National Portrait Gallery!  IMAGE: Adut Akech, 2018 (printed 2020) by Charles Dennington © Charles Dennington #NPGDART Kinder – ES1 Year 1 – S1 Year 2 – S1 P is for Portrait Our Visual Art program for Early Stage 1 and Stage 1 allows students to explore the concept of and ideas surrounding portraiture. They’ll have the chance to experiment with different materials and techniques, respond to and learn from contemporary and historic portraits, and consider why people make art in the first place! Key curriculum links: Explore ideas, experiences, observations and imagination to create visual artworks and design, including considering ideas in artworks by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artists [ACAVAM106] Use and experiment with different materials, techniques, technologies and processes to make artworks [ACAVAM107] Respond to visual artworks and consider where and why people make visual artworks, starting with visual artworks from Australia, including visual artworks of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples [ACAVAM109] Please ensure each student has access to paper and pencils for the drawing activity. Free National Portrait Gallery Live Event – Scheduled Zoom Primary Creative Arts Visual Arts Appreciating Creative Arts Visual Arts Making Creative Arts Visual Arts Select Sub Strand Free Homeschool Specials One-off Events STEM/STEAM

Threatened Species Day – POEM FOREST Secondary Workshop

POEM FOREST is a free nature writing prize that invites students and teachers to use words to make positive climate action. Year 7 – S4 Year 8 – S4 Year 9 – S5 Year 10 – S5 Year 11 – S6 Year 12 – S6 Threatened Species Day – POEM FOREST Secondary Workshop Created by Red Room Poetry, in partnership with Wollongong City Council, POEM FOREST deepens our connection and breathes life back into the world that sustains us. For every nature poem received a tree is planted to help heal endangered habitats. We’ve planted 17,100+ poem trees in the last three years!

This workshop for Threatened Species Day features an exciting Red Room poet to guide secondary students through writing activities from our curriculum-aligned learning resource, help craft nature poems about threatened species and enrich learning outcomes across sustainability, First Nations cultures & histories, English & Science.

All POEM FOREST Prize entries will be published and in the running for $5,000 worth of prizes, including $500 cash, book packs, Garden tours, seeds and more! Teachers should allow additional class time to edit and submit poems to the prize via our digital entry form. This can be a fun digital literacy task.

Learn more about Red Room Poetry on the third tab. Free Red Room Poetry Live Event – Scheduled Zoom Secondary ACELT1625 ACELY1810 ACELT1773 English Select Strand Select Sub Strand Creative Arts Visual Arts Select Sub Strand Science and Tech Select Strand Select Sub Strand Environment Free Threatened Species Day #poemforest #redroompoetry #ecopoetry #naturewriting #threatenedspeciesday

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