Exec Director of Belvoir moves to National Theatre of Scotland
Apr 05, 2017
Congrats to Brenna Hobbs, pictured above, for all she's achieved at Belvoir. Teachers probably had a hand in this - she began her career at Belvoir as a 15 year old work experience student. For the last nine years, as Exec Director, Belvoir has produced and internationally toured some great work and achieved gender parity for writers and directors. Inspiring.
Read more here. Check out Belvoir's education events (including tours) this year, here.
Flying Bookworm Theatre - primary and secondary incursions
There are very few incursion companies catering both to primary and secondary students. One is Flying Bookworm Theatre, who encourage delight in English and Drama for all audiences, though their focus is more for secondary students.
Touring is to Qld, NSW, ACT and Victor
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Years 7 -9 - how to foster engagement
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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Naplan - scores similar but low participation in NT
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 -
- The low participation of NT students and also that
- Despite Victorian teachers dissatisfaction, scores of Victorian students was either hig