Nov 20, 2015
It's so interesting to learn what's happening in schools around Australia by looking at the shows you book. And the range is so diverse.
To give you an idea, yesterday, some of the shows booked were - HIPPO!HIPPO! - The Musical, Bellydance for Positive Self Image, the Aussie Christmas Show, Chinese Lion Dance and The Freedom Ride. Wow. What a spectrum both of arts events and events you choose to enhance your curricula. Lucky kids.
Research shows students beginning high school suffer, not just for a short time, but they often, lose confidence, are less inclined to be engaged or persevere. Students became more worried and sad, feeling less happiness and optimism and these feelings can last for years.
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We're sure teachers will have a better read of the scores, but they seem roughly the same as previously.
What really stands out to us is -
Many people think of creativity as being brilliant or innovative in the arts or sciences, or even just pursuing these disciplines as hobbies - these are what academics call the Big C Creativity.
They argue that creativity, the small c type, is what helps us solve everyday problems, consider options
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