Local students attend Yong Q+A
In Sept 2022, local students were able to speak to the cast and crew of Yong to get a better understanding of the work that goes into putting on a performance which is an adaptation of a novel.
Education
Bendigo Venues & Events offers schools a host of opportunities to engage with the artists who visit our spaces. These experiences can greatly complement a trip to our theatres to watch a live performance or participation in an Arts program hosted at one of our venues. From masterclasses with world class artists and in-school workshops to meet-the-artist and career development talks we have a selection of events taking place all year round to enhance your Arts education experience and link to curriculum outcomes.
Contact the Education Engagement Officer to find out more about how your school could make the most of these amazing opportunities. Email c.shanahan@bendigo.vic.gov.au for further information.
School reservations must be booked online using the School Booking Form, this form includes information about the Loddon Campaspe Student Excursion Program: Funding is available to schools in the Loddon Campaspe region to cover the transport costs associated with attending arts, cultural and educational experiences, thanks to the Department of Transport and Planning. The Loddon Campaspe Student Excursion Program aims to give regional and rural students better access to arts and cultural activities within the Loddon Campaspe region.
Details about the performances and opportunities available to schools can be found on this page and by searching the What's On page.
We also offer work experience places to year 10 students across the Greater Bendigo region. Find out more and apply online for work experience.
Page banner image (top) - First Nations Secondary School students take part in a writing and storytelling through movement workshop with Torres Strait Islander artist Ghenoa Gela.
EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES IN TERM 4, 2023:
Of the Land On Which We Meet
by Na Djinang Circus
Wednesday 15 November, 11am @ Ulumbarra
This is a schools only show. Performance followed by a 20 min Q&A. FREE for schools.
Walking on stone and cement it can be hard to remember what it feels like to have earth beneath our feet. What does it mean to be where we are? By opening up the acknowledgement of Country and taking a closer look within it, we search for a way to address the possible lack of connection contemporary Australians have with the spirituality of the land. We follow the journey of three contemporary Australian circus artists with distinct relationships with Country; an indigenous Australian, a descendant of migrants, and a descendant of colonial settlers.
'Of the Land on Which We Meet' hopes to re-discover a connection we once had on Country with 60,000 years of history, spirit and story.
School reservations must be booked online using the School Booking Form.
READ ABOUT PREVIOUS EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES BELOW
Circa circus skills workshop
Camp Hill primary students took part in circus workshops with the cast of Circa in June 2022. Their teacher had this to say:
Circa workshops were so wonderful. sometimes it takes some outsiders to do something a bit different and a bit challenging for the kids to have go. The acro-balance activities were perfect. The kids really got to use their bodies, their balance and their teamwork. The guidance was top notch. The warm-ups and the wind up at the end were really great too. Professionally I got something out of it too. I am so grateful for opportunities like this for myself and for my students. They add so much to our student experience and enrich my teaching too.
MSO pre-show reception
Senior music students join The Ulumbarra Foundation Board at a reception for the MSO ahead of their evening performance in 2019.
My Urrwai Storytelling and Movement workshop
First Nations secondary school students from Eaglehawk Secondary College take part in a writing and storytelling through movement workshop with Torres Strait Islander artist Ghenoa Gela who performed My Urrwai in March 2019.
Bharatanatyam dance workshop
Secondary school students from Bendigo South East Secondary College receive a Bharatanatyam dance workshop from Seeta Patel in March 2020. Seeta was in Bendigo to perform 'Not Today's Yesterday'.
Opera Australia Regional Children's Chorus
Opera Australia regional children’s chorus scheduled for July 2020 shifted to June 2021 and rehearsals and preparations took place in term 2 2021. Covid restrictions forced the cancellation of the actual evening performance of Carmen on 3/6/21, however in 2022 another group of students were luckily enough to be part of the Barber of Seville production: 15 students from 12 schools across our region participated in lengthy rehearsal process (across two terms) to prepare for performing in 6 pieces with Opera Australia’s The Barber of Seville at Ulumbarra Theatre on July 23.
Are We There Yet? extension experience
Marist College Bendigo Grade 2 students attended 'Are We There Yet' in May 2023. The students were very happy to be supported by The Ulumbarra Foundation to attend the performance. Schools also had the chance to take part in a digital workshop with the Director Liesel Badorrek, in June, to further extend their learning experience.
You can learn more about The Ulumbarra Foundation by heading to their website.
Bangarra Dance masterclasses
Bangarra Dance has been visiting Bendigo for many years and often students are invited to learn some of the company's repertoire through masterclasses. This image shows BSE ACA and Assumption College Kilmore students taking part in a 'Bennelong' dance workshops.