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Best performing arts schools Sydney
The benefits of an arts education in school cannot be overstated, according to Eva Spata, Sydney Catholic Schools’ (SCS) Specialist: Creative and Performing Arts. “Arts education is important for all young people,” Ms Spata said. “Besides the intrinsic benefits – such as students finding a voice to express themselves, having empathy, exploring their imagination and creativity – there are instrumental benefits. “They include cognitive development, 'learning how to learn', and improved academic performance. There are also attitudinal and behavioural benefits, such as self-efficacy and self-discipline, along with improved attendance at school.” What’s happening in the creative and performing arts...
Documentary unearths ANZAC history
St Clare’s College Waverley students have launched a new Fromelles documentary honouring soldiers whose remains were found in an unmarked mass grave at Pheasant Wood, France. The Lost Diggers of Fromelles is based on video profiles Year 12 students created in their Year 9 History class. These feature Australian soldiers whose identities were recovered in a DNA matching program at the mass grave site. “The girls were able to contribute to a history that is still being written.” – Kerrie McDiarmid The students collaborated with Fromelles book author and broadcast personality, Patrick Lindsay, to create a film...
New Mary mural unveiled
In the lead up to the Month of Mary, St Mary's Catholic Primary School Georges Hall has unveiled a beautiful mural of Jesus’ mother. Principal Monica Palmer commissioned and helped design the artwork by Sydney artist Danny Mulyono as a parting gift from their Year 6 students. “We wanted a beautiful image of Mary in our playground,” Ms Palmer said with reference to the school’s namesake. “We are so proud of this beautiful piece” – Monica Palmer “While the artist was here for a week, the students were enthralled with the process,” Ms Palmer said. “They were asking lots of...
