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Jun 05, 2026
Another wonderful Symposium at Seymour Centre finishes Friday 12 June

The Tempest/Hag-Seed Symposium is on at Seymour Centre next Thursday 11 & Friday 12 June. Hurry! Don't let your HSC students miss out. Details.

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Jun 04, 2026
Latest Show Added - Victoria

The Magic Pyjama Party for Kinder and Primary kids has just been added. Lachlan is Melbourne based, but open to regional and interstate performances.

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Jun 03, 2026
Hurry - Conversation with Michelle Law on Single Asian Female on next week

Michelle Law is in conversation about her smash hit play Single Asian Female, which is in the Stage 6 Drama Course Prescriptions for Contemporary Australian Theatre Practice.

At the Seymour Centre, next Tuesday 9 June. Details.


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Jun 02, 2026
What will make retention rates from Year 10 to Year 12 improve further?

Recent data shows the retention from Yr 10 to Yr 12 is 81.5%, about the same as since before the pandemic.

Although it sounds good, it means almost 20%of students don't finish school. Does this matter? Research does show completing Year 12 has a swathe of positive effects on students' lives, includ

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Jun 01, 2026
WINTER!!!

Here we go again - for those in temperate parts... maybe not like this pic of a pass in Russia, but you get the message.

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May 30, 2026
Free Studio Sessions for Bands in Adelaide

Expressions of interest are open for Make Music Day, with free Stables Studio Recordings for young artists! (majority 18 or under)

Up to four acts will have a three-hour recording session at Carclew’s new Stables Studio and work with Nick from Carclew and our in-house engineers Bella, Will and Oscar

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May 29, 2026
A hidden factor in birth-rate decline

Australia's birth rate is at record low of 1.42 children per woman, significantly below the 2.1 replacement level.

It's the same situation in North America and Europe.


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May 28, 2026
In NSW? Drama Workshops for all levels

Talented and experienced performer and teacher, Dennis, offers different drama workshops adapted for every level, as well as a show for Kinder kids. Incursion. NSW only. Details here

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May 27, 2026
Virtual Science in Southern Qld and Northern NSW

Virtual Science bring fascinating Virtual Reality experiences into schools - both Primary and Secondary. Yrs 1-10. Details here.

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May 25, 2026
Insight for HSC English Students

Seymour Centre continue the tradition of Symposiums for prescribed texts. This Symposium on Richard III, prescribed for HSC English is an intensive session blending extended live performance of key scenes with expert commentary from Damien Ryan and his team. It's an invaluable experience for student

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May 24, 2026
Social Media Ban for Teenagers: they access less news

Before the Social Media Ban was put in place in December 2025, among various concerns, was teenagers would consume less news.

1007 teenagers aged 10 -17 were surveyed in February 2026, only two months after the ban, but even in that short period, they reported they were getting less news and fewer o

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May 22, 2026
Quote of the Week

"Curiosity about life in all of it's aspects, I think, is still the secret of great creative people" Leo Burnett - Founder of one of the world's largest, most successful, mulitinational advertising agencies 

Foster your students' curiosity - in lots of different subjects! Just search our website

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May 21, 2026
Latest Book Week Show

Books To Life have announced this year's book adaptation - Being Indy, based on the CBCA Notable-listed 2026 Picture Book of the Year.

Touring to Qld, NSW, ACT, Vic & SA in Terms 2 & 3. Suits P-Yr 6. Details

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May 20, 2026
Still Planning Italian Day?

Check out the live Italian shows on offer in NSW, ACT, VIC and SA along with our online shows.

Image: The Troppo Troupe with 3 different Italian shows suited to different Primary and Secondary levels

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May 19, 2026
Shakespeare in Victoria and online

Victoria's well-established Complete Works Theatre Company offers some classic plays and Australian Poetry both live and online as well as Literature workshops and live only plays. Check them all out here.

Image: Romeo & Juliet - online and live touring Vic only

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