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Jul 14, 2025
Bastille Day in France

Leading to the Revolution and the overthrow of the monarchy in France, the storming of the hated Bastille prison by Parisian peasants in 1789, is celebrated as the birth of their Republic.

They managed this over 200 years ago, a year after the British established a penal colony here.

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Jul 13, 2025
This year's favourite images

An occasional series.

Coming up with an arresting image is it's own art form. Some images are not only riveting but beautifully sum up the show.

One of this year's favourites was Theatre Works fab image for Love and Information. See above.

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Jul 11, 2025
Why do holidays fly by?

Most states only have a week of holidays left....Sometimes because you're on holidays you take the time to think about work.... Teachers are so conscientious!

If you're thinking of events for Terms 3 & 4, especially Term 3, best to do that soon!


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Jul 10, 2025
NAIDOC Week in School holidays

It's such a pity NAIDOC week falls in the school holidays, though no doubt some schools will incorporate indigenous themes on their return.

Schools are doing a great job informing students about indigenous history and culture. It was interesting to see in the Voice referendum 60% of Australians age.

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Jul 09, 2025
Hurry, finishing soon in Sydney & Perth

These 2 brilliant shows are offered for students by some of our most prestigious companies. Hurry!

in Sydney

ACO's production of Finnegan Kruckmeyer's - The Princess, The Pea (and the Brave Escapee)

Season Wed 23 - Friday 25 July only. For K - Yr 4.


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Jul 08, 2025
Hurry to catch these shows!

These 2 brilliant shows are offered for students by some of our most prestigious companies. Hurry!

In Perth

Presented by Black Swan State Theatre Company The Gospel According To PaulWritten and performed by Jonathan Biggins. Fabulous but accurate history. It might be hard for students to imagine

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Jul 07, 2025
Sleep in this morning....all Australia on School hols

Hope you all had plenty of zzzzz this morning...and lovely dreams

Image: The McDonald College's A Midsummer NIght's Dream. Sadly the season is finished.

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Jul 04, 2025
Last Day of Term 2!!!

Have a fun and relaxing break everyone.

Get into of the rhythm of Term 3 & 4 with Junkyard Beats Workshops if you're in NSW.

Victoria have their own Junkyard Beats team, too. Where music meets sustainability.

Go here.


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Jul 03, 2025
Thinking about Terms 3 & 4?

Term 2 is over for all Australian schools tomorrow!

Book Week looms large for primaries in Term 3. Check out our live and online options here. Book now for 2026 if you want a particular date!

For younger secondary kids, incursions like those of Bell Shakespeare and Mashed Theatre & Films will help

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Jul 02, 2025
Hurry - Finishing this week

There are several great shows finishing in theatres, this week.

In Melbourne:

Theatre Works' Soldier Boy finishing July 5

in Wagga Wagga:

The McDonald College production of Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream - with some of our favourite images of 2025

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Jul 01, 2025
Term 2 almost done

Last week of Term 2 for most.

What do you need to book for Terms 3 & 4? Now's a great time to do just that.

Go here to SEARCH to find the best fit for your students.

Image: FunFit's Circus Dance Fitness & Mindfulness Workshops, incursion, Adapted K-Yr 12. Almost Nationally available.

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Jun 30, 2025
Happy EOFY and Half-way!

After today we'll be in the second half of the year. It's flying past.

Hope your first 6 months were great. Why not make a dinosaur to celebrate?

Image: Toonworld's Dinosaur Modelmaking and Animation

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Jun 29, 2025
Coming Up: ACO and a classic story with a twist

The Australian Chamber Orchestra schools performances are the perfect introduction to live classical music for K-4 students. The story is by the award-winning playwright Finegan Kruckemeyer (Magic Beach).

The Princess, The Pea (and The Brave Escapee) returns to Sydney in July. Details.


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Jun 27, 2025
End of Term 2 today for Queensland

Queensland joins NT on holidays from today. One more week for all the rest!

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Jun 26, 2025
Celebrating Cultures

Whether celebrating other cultures or looking at "Australian" culture, there are many great shows on offer - go here

Some also look at negative cultures.

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