Teacher Information Pack

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Teacher Information Pack
TEACHERS’ BOOKLET
Friday 21 August 2015
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Welcome
Schools Spectacular 2015 – This Is Our World
Important Contact Information
Website and Information Distribution
Information – Combined Dance
Rehearsals – Combined Dance
Information – Combined Choir
Rehearsals – Combined Choir
Information – Orchestra and Stage Band
Rehearsals – Orchestra and Stage Band
Information – Featured Artists
Rehearsals – Featured Artists
Major Combined Rehearsals
Dress Rehearsal and Performance Schedules
Information – Production Team
Travel Subsidy Information
Travel Subsidy and Distance Bands
Ticketing
Security
Information Regarding Other Forms
Participating Schools, Ensembles and Staff
Checklist
Qantas Credit Union Arena Plans – Level 1 & 2
Qantas Credit Union Arena Plans – Level 4 & 5
Qantas Credit Union Arena Plans – Backstage Area
Qantas Credit Union Arena Plans – Stage Plan and Tunnel Entries
Qantas Credit Union Arena Location Map
Accommodation Possibilities
Participation Deed Information
Participation and Consent Deed
Core Rules of Discipline for Students
Principal Confirmation Form
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Welcome
Welcome to the 2015 Schools Spectacular, THIS IS OUR WORLD!
Congratulations on your successful application to be a part of the show this year along with many
other schools from right across the state.
The Schools Spectacular is a world-class arena production and the largest annual event of its
calibre anywhere in Australia – and arguably the world. From its ability to produce national and
international stars, to its role in promoting inclusiveness and reconciliation, the Schools
Spectacular has no peer.
A show the size and scale of the Schools Spectacular would not be possible without the vital role
played by you, our dedicated public school teachers. It is you, the teachers from schools
participating in the show, working alongside our talented production and creative teams that allow
us to achieve the vision of the Schools Spectacular: to present a unique performance project
showcasing public school excellence – involving thousands of students supported by outstanding
teachers.
Your work allows students to develop and display their passion, creativity, ability and talents as
musicians, dancers, vocalists and entertainers to the Australian public and entertainment
industry. It also serves to provide a vehicle for students to experience the thrill of performing in
front of large audiences both live in the arena and in living rooms around the nation, and the joy
of involvement in the performing arts. Hopefully you are also invigorated through the experience.
Congratulations again on your involvement. We hope you enjoy the journey of being a part of the
2015 Schools Spectacular.
Bill Anderson
Executive Producer
Schools Spectacular
Sonja Sjolander
Creative Director
Schools Spectacular
John Benson
R/Leader
Arts Unit and Initiatives
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2015 Schools Spectacular
‘This Is Our World’
The Schools Spectacular is a huge logistical and creative extravaganza. As such it requires a
massive amount of organisation and planning. Please take the time to read through this
Teachers’ Information Booklet carefully.
As for 2015, the full dress rehearsal will be held on Thursday afternoon of show week.
A significant change for this year’s show at Qantas Credit Union Arena will be entry and exit
points at the venue due to ongoing construction of ‘Darling Harbour Live’. Detailed information
regarding this will be distributed as it comes to hand.
This booklet has been updated and it is important to familiarise yourself with all relevant
information contained within it.
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Important Contact Information
The primary point of contact for all teachers is Jenni Bittar, Assistant Operations Manager –
[email protected]. Email is the most efficient and reliable means of contact.
If you need to directly contact individual coordinators, please refer to the list below.
Title
Name
Phone
Email
Executive Producer
Bill Anderson
Artistic Director
Mary Lopez
Creative Director
Sonja Sjolander
8512 1174
[email protected]
Peter Hayward
8512 1190
[email protected]
John Benson
8512 1107
[email protected]
Richard Spiewak
8512 1191
[email protected]
Jenni Bittar
8512 1193
[email protected]
Production Assistant
Julijana Antelmi
8512 1194
[email protected]
Music Director
Stephen Williams
8512 1186
[email protected]
Music Producer
Peter McVie
8512 1193
[email protected]
Choral Director
Ian Jefferson
8512 1181
[email protected]
Dance Director
Sue Rix
8512 1179
[email protected]
Associate Dance
Director
Kirsten Dickason
8512 1178
[email protected]
Associate Director /
Operations Manager
R/Leader, Arts Unit
and Initiatives
Producer, Event
Administration
Assistant Operations
Manager
Postal Address
Location Address
The Arts Unit
Locked Bag 3003
SUMMER HILL NSW 2130
The Arts Unit
Cnr. The Boulevarde and Toothill St
LEWISHAM NSW 2049
Arts Unit Fax: (02) 9569 6878
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Websites and Information Distribution
Email Communication
Email is a vital method of communication for the Schools Spectacular Team and is the main way
that all information will be distributed. Please make sure we have the most up to date email
address for you and remember to check it often as information may change right up until the last
minute.
Emails will be sent regularly with updated information regarding important dates and deadlines.
All information packages will be available for download via the regular emails. Hard copies of the
packages will not be sent out to schools.
The Schools Spectacular Website
The Schools Spectacular website, www.schoolsspectacular.com.au, is the site to direct parents
and members of the general public to for information about the show as well as information
regarding purchasing individual tickets.
Teachers, students and members of school communities are encouraged to visit the website and
register for ‘Showtime’, the official newsletter of the Schools Spectacular.
Schools Spectacular Facebook
The Schools Spectacular Facebook page has gone from strength to strength over the past few
years and now has over 15,000 likes!
This page will allow everyone to follow what’s happening in the lead up to Spec with key activities
and updates from rehearsals, and gain an insight into what goes on behind the scenes. You will
be able to follow the journey of three of our performers as they progress through rehearsals to the
stage. There will also be information on ticketing and promotions.
Check it out at www.facebook.com/schoolsspectacular. We want as many people to ‘like’ Schools
Spectacular on Facebook as possible so we can continue to spread the word about this fantastic
event! Between our Teachers Meeting and the show last year our ‘Likes’ increased over 100%!
Let’s try and do the same this year!
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Information – Combined Dance
Including Combined Dance, Aboriginal Dance Ensemble and Boys Hip Hop Ensemble
General Rehearsal Information
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There will be three to four extra dance rehearsals as well as the major combined dance
rehearsals for your segment (if the rehearsals are in school time, schools are to
provide relief). Please check the Dance Rehearsal schedule carefully to ensure you are
aware of all rehearsals you need to attend.
Any rehearsals scheduled for Wednesday 25 November are compulsory for all
schools - both metropolitan and non-metropolitan, as are all rehearsals and
performances on Thursday 26, Friday 27 and Saturday 28 November.
You must adhere strictly to the numbers that you have been allocated. In some cases it
may be necessary to have a reserve in case of injury or illness.
A YouTube link will be provided in some cases or it may be organised with the
choreographer that some dancers from the group learn the piece and then teach the
choreography to the rest of the group if they are unavailable to attend rehearsals.
Choreographic copyright – please seek permission from the choreographer if you wish to
use the piece at other times, such as school concerts.
Music
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Dance Rehearsal Tracks are recorded to assist teachers in preparation of dance items in
the show.
Musical arrangements will have the same form and feel as the tracks. Be aware that the
live performance will never be an exact replication of the recorded version.
All tracks will be distributed electronically – we will not be creating CD versions in 2015.
Costumes
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The costume coordinator this year is Kirsten Dickason. She will oversee the design
component.
Kirsten Dickason will liaise between the choreographer and the school contact teacher to
ensure that all schools have the correct information in a timely fashion.
The costume information will be communicated to the contact teacher of the school.
Schools are responsible for payment of their allocated costumes.
Every effort will be made to keep costume costs to a minimum and, where appropriate,
options will be provided.
Schools with costume concerns should contact Kirsten Dickason by email at
[email protected].
Finale
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A YouTube teaching video of the finale will be available from the start of Term 4. Schools
will need to learn the choreography by the First Combined Rehearsal. Choreography for
the finale will NOT be taught on this day.
A Finale Pack will be given to you at the First Combined Rehearsal. This pack will include
information about placement on the arena.
Please make sure you familiarise yourself and your students with your school’s
placement, entrance and exits.
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Rehearsals – Combined Dance
Including Combined Dance, Aboriginal Dance Ensemble and Boys Hip Hop Ensemble
NOTE: For information regarding the final rehearsals and performances on Thursday 26, Friday
27 and Saturday 28 November, please refer to pages 20-21.
All Dance Groups
Rehearsal
Date
Location
First Combined
Dance Rehearsal
Thursday 29 October
Qantas Credit Union
Arena
Second Combined
Dance Rehearsal
Wednesday 25 and
Thursday 26 November
(formerly Sydney Entertainment
Centre)
Qantas Credit Union
Arena
(formerly Sydney Entertainment
Centre)
Time
8:30am –
4:00pm
Times TBC
Please refer to page 17, 18 & 19 for further information about these rehearsals.
For all other Dance Rehearsals, please refer to the separate Dance Rehearsal Package.
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Information – Combined Choir
General Information
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In 2015 the size of the choir has been increased to give more schools the opportunity of
being involved.
Within the choir, schools are graded and are allocated places according to musical
balance and seating constraints, and to ensure balanced vocal parts.
Any queries regarding the choir should be directed to Ian Jefferson, Choral Director.
Music
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Choir music will be available at the end of Term 3 or the beginning of Term 4. Students
and staff should bring their music to all rehearsals.
Recordings of each of the choir parts are created to assist teachers in preparation of their
choirs. Choir teachers will be contacted about the distribution of these recordings later in
Term 3.
Choir Teachers will also receive the link to download the Dance Rehearsal Tracks
along with their Teachers Information Pack. This will give teachers and students a sense
of the music in context.
Musical arrangements will have the same form and feel as the Dance tracks. Be aware
that the live performance will never be an exact replication of the recorded version.
Choir Position
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The central choir will be on raised scaffolding at the back of the arena in one group.
The primary arena choir and the secondary arena choir will be in two blocks in audience
seats on either side of the main arena.
Numbers
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Please adhere strictly to the numbers you have been allocated. Do not bring extra
students as it is very disappointing for them when they cannot be accommodated.
If, as the show approaches, you know you will not meet the allocated number, please
contact Ian Jefferson so that other students or schools who are currently on reserve lists
may be given the opportunity to perform.
Teachers and helpers are required to sit and sing with students, and wear choir costume.
Choir Rehearsals
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All metropolitan choirs are required to attend all combined choir rehearsals for their
section.
Choirs from close non-metropolitan areas should attend if possible.
All choir members MUST attend the final rehearsal on Wednesday 25 November for their
section, the full dress rehearsal on Thursday 26 November and each performance.
At all rehearsal venues it is advisable that students bring their own drinks, snacks and
lunch with them.
Facilities, if available, are limited at all rehearsal venues.
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What to Bring to Qantas Credit Union Arena
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Please encourage students to leave valuables at home, and to keep money in a small
purse that can be carried in a pocket.
Secondary Arena Choir and Primary Arena Choir students can keep a small backpack or
bag under their seat at the Entertainment Centre.
Core and Central Choir members will NOT be able to have anything with them on the
choir seating. There will be a tent provided for storage of Central Choir student’s
gear. Money or valuables should NOT be left in bags and all bags and clothing should be
labelled.
Costume
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The costume is likely to be the same as previous years. Ian Jefferson will be in touch
regarding the specifics of the costume in the coming weeks.
Each teacher is responsible for ensuring that his or her group is fully costumed according
to the design.
Teachers performing in the choir will also need choir costume.
There will be a cost of $15 per student for a costume addition to be worn over the base
costume. You will be contacted by Ian Jefferson to discuss payment for this item.
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Rehearsals – Combined Choir
NOTE: For information regarding the final rehearsals and performances on Thursday 26, Friday
27 and Saturday 28 November, please refer to pages 20-21.
Rehearsal Venue Details
Venue
Address
140 Elizabeth Street Sydney
Enter via Nithsdale Street at rear of the
building
Salvation Army Congress Hall
Netball Central
2 Olympic Boulevard, Sydney Olympic Park
The Arts Unit, Lewisham Public School
Cnr. The Boulevarde and Toothill Street
Lewisham
Enmore Theatre
118-132 Enmore Road, Newtown
Guthrie Theatre
University of Technology Sydney
University Hall
University of Technology Sydney
Peter Johnson Building, Building 6 (CB06)
Harris St, Ultimo
Building 4, Science (CB04)
Harris St, Ultimo
Core Choir
Date
Location
The Arts Unit, Lewisham Public
School
Time
Salvation Army Congress Hall
9:00am – 3:00pm
Sunday 1 November
The Arts Unit, Lewisham Public
School
10:00am – 4:00pm
Saturday 14 November
The Arts Unit, Lewisham Public
School
10:00am – 4:00pm
Tuesday 17 November
Rockdale Town Hall, 448 Princes
Hwy, Rockdale
10:00am – 4:00pm
Wednesday 18 November
Salvation Army Congress Hall
9:00am – 3:00pm
Sunday 22 November
Qantas Credit Union Arena
10:00am – 4:00pm
Tuesday 24 November
Qantas Credit Union Arena
Wednesday 25 November
The Guthrie Theatre
University of Technology Sydney
9:00am – 3:00pm
Thursday 26 November
Qantas Credit Union Arena
(See page 20 for further information)
(formerly Sydney Entertainment Centre)
10:00am – 6:00pm
Saturday 10 October
Thursday 15 October
(Optional for Year 12 Students)
(formerly Sydney Entertainment Centre)
(formerly Sydney Entertainment Centre)
10:00am – 4:00pm
2:00pm – 7:00pm
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Central Choir
Date
Location
Thursday 15 October
9:00am – 3:00pm
Salvation Army Congress Hall
Compulsory for
Metropolitan schools
Wednesday 18 November
9:00am – 3:00pm
Salvation Army Congress Hall
Compulsory for
Metropolitan schools
Wednesday 25 November
9:00am – 3:00pm
The Guthrie Theatre
University of Technology Sydney
Compulsory for ALL
schools
Thursday 26 November
10:00am – 6:00pm
Qantas Credit Union Arena
Compulsory for ALL
schools
(See page 20 for further information)
(formerly Sydney Entertainment Centre)
Secondary Arena Choir
Date
Location
Thursday 15 October
9:00am – 3:00pm
Salvation Army Congress Hall
Compulsory for
Metropolitan schools
Wednesday 18 November
9:00am – 3:00pm
Salvation Army Congress Hall
Compulsory for
Metropolitan schools
Wednesday 25 November
9:00am – 3:00pm
University Hall
University of Technology Sydney
Compulsory for ALL
schools
Thursday 26 November
8:30am – 6:00pm
Qantas Credit Union Arena
Compulsory for ALL
schools
(See page 20 for further information)
(formerly Sydney Entertainment Centre)
Primary Arena Choir
Date
Location
Tuesday 3 November
9:00am – 3:00pm
Netball Central, Olympic Park
Compulsory for
Metropolitan schools
Tuesday 10 November
9:30am – 1:30pm
Salvation Army Congress Hall
Compulsory for
Metropolitan schools
Wednesday 25 November
9:30am – 3:00pm
Enmore Theatre
Compulsory for ALL
schools
Thursday 26 November
8:30am – 6:00pm
Qantas Credit Union Arena
Compulsory for ALL
schools
(See page 20 for further information)
(formerly Sydney Entertainment Centre)
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Information – Orchestra and Stage
Band
The Schools Spectacular Orchestra and Stage Band will work towards preparing approximately
90 minutes of challenging material during an intensive rehearsal period. The repertoire will be
varied, covering a wide range of classical, jazz and other popular music styles.
Nominations and Auditions
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Students can apply via The Arts Unit website www.artsunit.nsw.edu.au.
Nominations for the 2015 Schools Spectacular Orchestra and Stage Band close on
Monday 21 September.
Successful applicants will be notified in early October.
Commitment
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Students of both ensembles must be prepared to attend a number of full-day rehearsals,
a dress rehearsal and 4 performances.
As with all professional orchestras, attendance at all rehearsals is compulsory.
Whilst the Schools Spectacular performances are after the HSC finishes, rehearsals may
clash with exam commitments of some Year 12 students. Individual circumstances will
need to be negotiated between students and the Music Ensembles Coordinator.
A travel subsidy will be available for successful country candidates.
Contact
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All correspondence and organisation of the Orchestra and Stage Band will be coordinated
between The Arts Unit and individual students.
If you have any questions regarding the involvement of your student/s please direct your
query to Music Director, Stephen Williams.
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Rehearsals – Orchestra and Stage
Band
NOTE: For information regarding the final rehearsals and performances on Thursday 26, Friday
27 and Saturday 28 November, please refer to pages 20-21.
Orchestra
Date
Location
Time
Sunday 15 November
The Arts Unit, Lewisham Public
School
9:30am – 4:00pm
Saturday 21 November
Qantas Credit Union Arena
9:30am – 4:00pm
Sunday 22 November
Qantas Credit Union Arena
Monday 23 November
Qantas Credit Union Arena
Tuesday 24 November
Qantas Credit Union Arena
Wednesday 25 November
Qantas Credit Union Arena
Thursday 26 November
Qantas Credit Union Arena
(See page 20 for further information)
(formerly Sydney Entertainment Centre)
(formerly Sydney Entertainment Centre)
(formerly Sydney Entertainment Centre)
(formerly Sydney Entertainment Centre)
(formerly Sydney Entertainment Centre)
(formerly Sydney Entertainment Centre)
8:30am – 4:00pm
8:00am – 4:00pm
1:30pm – 4:00pm
8:00am – 5:00pm
8:30am – 5:30pm
Stage Band
Date
Location
Time
Saturday 14 November
The Arts Unit, Lewisham Public
School
9:30am – 4:00pm
Saturday 21 November
Qantas Credit Union Arena
9:30am – 4:00pm
Sunday 22 November
Qantas Credit Union Arena
Tuesday 24 November
Qantas Credit Union Arena
Wednesday 25 November
Qantas Credit Union Arena
Thursday 26 November
Qantas Credit Union Arena
(See page 20 for further information)
(formerly Sydney Entertainment Centre)
(formerly Sydney Entertainment Centre)
(formerly Sydney Entertainment Centre)
(formerly Sydney Entertainment Centre)
(formerly Sydney Entertainment Centre)
4:30pm – 8:00pm
9:30am – 2:00pm
8:00am – 7:00pm
8:30am – 5:30pm
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Information – Featured Artists
Featured Artist Placement
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Changes may be made according to voice suitability and range, and the student’s attitude
towards learning music and taking direction.
It is compulsory for featured artists and backing vocalists to attend all the rehearsals
required by the Director, the Music Director and the Dance Director.
Should any clashes occur, featured artists should contact Peter Hayward immediately.
General Rules
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Teachers are to make the students from their schools aware that they are representing
not only their school but Public Education. As such they are expected to behave
professionally at all times.
Students have been sent an information pack which contains details of their involvement.
It is important that Featured Artists are considerate and respectful towards others at all
times to ensure that everybody has a fulfilling and rewarding experience. Students must
remember the Schools Spectacular is a team effort and there is no room for ‘stars’.
Supervision of Featured Artists
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Supervision is organised for Featured Artists at all rehearsals and performances however
they must take care to always sign in and out of all rehearsals and performances.
Organisation of Featured Artists
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All correspondence and organisation of the Featured Artists will be coordinated between
The Arts Unit and individual students.
If you have any questions regarding the involvement of your student/s please direct your
query to Peter Hayward.
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Rehearsals – Featured Artists
NOTE: For information regarding the final rehearsals and performances on Thursday 26, Friday
27 and Saturday 28 November, please refer to pages 20-21.
Date
Location
Reason
Monday 28 September –
Sunday 4 October
The Arts Unit, Lewisham Public School
Featured Artists Holiday
Rehearsal Week
Saturday 17 October –
Sunday 18 October
The Arts Unit, Lewisham Public School
Featured Artists Rehearsals
Thursday 29 October
Qantas Credit Union Arena
(Selected Students Only)
(formerly Sydney Entertainment Centre)
First Combined Dance
Rehearsal
Saturday 31 October –
Sunday 1 November
The Arts Unit, Lewisham Public School
Featured Artists Rehearsals
Saturday 7 November –
Sunday 8 November
The Arts Unit, Lewisham Public School
Featured Artists Rehearsals
Monday 16 November –
Tuesday 17 November
Rockdale Town Hall
448 Princes Highway,
Rockdale
Featured Artists Direction
Days
Sunday 22 November
Qantas Credit Union Arena
(Evening)
(formerly Sydney Entertainment Centre)
Stage Band Sitzprobe
Monday 23 November
Qantas Credit Union Arena
Tuesday 24 November
Qantas Credit Union Arena
Wednesday 25 November
Qantas Credit Union Arena
Thursday 26 November
Qantas Credit Union Arena
See page 20 for further information
(formerly Sydney Entertainment Centre)
(formerly Sydney Entertainment Centre)
(formerly Sydney Entertainment Centre)
(formerly Sydney Entertainment Centre)
Orchestra Sitzprobe
Featured Artist Blocking
Sound Checks and Second
Combined Dance Rehearsal
Second Combined Dance
Rehearsal continues and Full
Dress Rehearsal
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Major Combined Rehearsals
First Combined Rehearsal
Thursday 29 October
Qantas Credit Union Arena
Information and regarding the First Combined Dance Rehearsal at the Qantas Credit Union
Arena including scheduling will be emailed to you on Monday 12 October.
ALL METROPOLITAN SCHOOL GROUPS in Combined Dance should be prepared to attend this
rehearsal from 9.00am - 4.00pm.
Arrival Procedure
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Teachers need to sign-on at the registration desk on arrival, entering through Gate F.
This is the only access point for schools on this day. Gate F is on the Paddy’s Market side
of the Qantas Credit Union Arena, just down from McDonalds.
After signing on, teachers should then bring their students through the marked student
entry, and then into the auditorium through Door 5. This is the only access door to the
auditorium that should be used on this day. All other doors in the building are alarmed.
Schools should then move to the section allocated in the auditorium for their
segment/group. Teachers need to check the map of the centre located at the sign-on
desk to see where you will be seated. Members of the Production Team will be present to
assist you in finding your allocated area.
School groups should stay in their allocated seating in the auditorium at all times to allow
easy communication between teachers and choreographers.
Segment Rehearsal
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Your group must be changed into suitable rehearsal clothes and be waiting ready to
rehearse 30 minutes prior to the time indicated on the schedule.
Note that dressing rooms are not available for use at this rehearsal.
Some groups may be required to rehearse in the Jack Neary Room before their rehearsal
on the main arena floor. Please check the schedule carefully.
Listen carefully to all announcements regarding rehearsals as changes may occur at any
time.
The Finale
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The finale rehearsal will take place in the middle of the day’s schedule. All school groups
are expected to attend the finale rehearsal even if their group’s segment is not scheduled
to rehearse on this day.
It is anticipated that all information for the finale will be available for collection at the First
Combined Dance Rehearsal. Please read the finale information well in advance of your
scheduled rehearsal time so that your students are aware of their entrance/exit points.
For the finale rehearsal on this day, your students must be in their Schools Spectacular
T-Shirt, which you will receive when you arrive at the rehearsal.
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Other Information
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There will not be any formal lunch breaks during the rehearsal schedule. Students and
teachers are asked to bring snacks, lunch and a drink with them. Each year we have piles
of rubbish to pick up in the seating area. Please make sure that ALL RUBBISH IS
REMOVED BY YOUR STUDENTS!
Please ensure that students do not sit or move past the walkway crossover level into the
second seating tier of the venue
Duty of Care Issues
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Teachers are responsible for their students at all times, both inside and outside the
venue.
Please ensure that students conduct themselves appropriately at all times and are not left
waiting on their own for parents or guardians to collect them after rehearsals and
performances.
Teachers must ensure that they adhere to the Department of Education and Communities
Guidelines as to the safety and treatment of students.
Teachers should ensure they have familiarised themselves with the Department of
Education and Communities’ excursions policy and have completed appropriate risk
management procedures necessary for these excursions.
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Second Combined Rehearsal
Wednesday 25 and Thursday 26 November
Qantas Credit Union Arena
The Second Combined Rehearsal is the first and only opportunity for students to rehearse with
the Orchestra, Stage Band and Featured Vocalists.
ALL SCHOOL GROUPS in the categories of Combined Dance, Aboriginal Dance Ensemble,
D’Arts Ensemble and Boys Hip Hop Ensemble are required to attend this rehearsal. All schools in
the Combined Choir will also be involved in this rehearsal on Thursday.
In 2014 there was a new schedule for the Second Combined Rehearsal at the Qantas Credit
Union Arena and the same rehearsal format will continue in 2015.
The rehearsal will be split over two days:
1:00pm – 7:00pm
8:30am – 12:30pm
Wednesday 25 November
Thursday 26 November
A schedule for this rehearsal will be distributed by Monday 9 November outlining the exact times
your group is needed. ALL GROUPS must be present for the Finale rehearsal which will take
place at approximately 11:00am on Thursday 27 November.
Please note: A number of schools have rehearsals at satellite venues on Wednesday 25
November. The schedule at the Qantas Credit Union Arena on Wednesday will take this into
account.
There are rehearsals for some allocated groups in the Jack Neary Room followed by rehearsals
on the main arena floor.
All rehearsals over these two days will be FULL DRESS REHEARSALS. Please ensure all
costumes are brought to this rehearsal.
Final organisation information for this rehearsal will be emailed to you on Monday 9 November.
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Dress Rehearsal and Performance
Schedules
This information is for ALL PERFORMERS
Please note the finalised schedules for the following days will be emailed to you on Monday 9
November.
Full Dress Rehearsal
Thursday 26 November – Qantas Credit Union Arena
Time
Activity
8:30am – 11:00am
Second Combined Rehearsal Continues
11:00am (approximately)
Finale Rehearsal
ALL SCHOOLS ARE REQUIRED AT THIS REHEARSAL
12:30pm
Rehearsal Concludes – Lunch Break
1:00pm - 1:15pm
Performers Return
2:00pm
Full Dress Rehearsal
5:30pm (approximately)
Rehearsal Concludes
6:00pm (approximately)
Finish
(see p18 & 19 for information)
Preview and Evening Performance
Friday 27 November – Qantas Credit Union Arena
Time
Activity
10:30am – 11:00am
Arrival of Performers
12:00pm
Preview Performance
3:00pm – 6:00pm
Break (All Performers MUST Leave Venue)
6:00pm – 6:30pm
Arrival of Performers
7:30pm
Evening Performance
10:30pm (approximately)
Finish
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Matinee and Evening Performance
Saturday 28 November – Qantas Credit Union Arena
Time
Activity
11:30am – 12:00pm
Arrival of Performers
1:00pm
Matinee Performance
4:00pm – 6:00pm
Break (All Performers MUST Leave Venue)
6:00pm – 6:30pm
Arrival of Performers
7:30pm
Evening Performance
10:30pm (approximately)
Finish
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Information – Production Team
Staff who have been selected for the Production Team are required for the following dates and
times:
Date
Location
Reason
Wednesday 25 November
9:00am – 7:00pm
Qantas Credit Union Arena
Second Combined
Rehearsal
Thursday 26 November
7:00am – 6:00pm
Qantas Credit Union Arena
Friday 27 November
10:00am – 11:00pm
Qantas Credit Union Arena
Saturday 28 November
11:00am – 11:00pm
Qantas Credit Union Arena
(formerly Sydney Entertainment Centre)
(formerly Sydney Entertainment Centre)
(formerly Sydney Entertainment Centre)
(formerly Sydney Entertainment Centre)
Second Combined
Rehearsal and Full
Dress Rehearsal
Performances
Performances
Some members of the Production Team will also be asked to attend the First Combined
Rehearsal on Thursday 29 October.
Please note if you are also responsible for a school group in the show you must organise
another staff member to supervise your group at all times.
If you have any enquiries regarding the Production Team please contact Peter Hayward.
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Travel Subsidy Information
Travel Subsidy Online Form due: Friday 18 September 2015
A travel subsidy is available to assist students travelling further than 100km from their school in
order to take part in the 2015 Schools Spectacular.
A formula has been developed based upon a six band kilometre radius from Sydney to utilise
travel subsidy funds in the most equitable manner. The subsidy amount paid is not influenced
by the road distance, actual costs, or means of transport and is a one off payment for
each student.
How to claim a subsidy
To claim a travel subsidy for school groups, you will need to complete an online application
form by Friday 18 September. LATE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.
A link to this online application form will be sent out by Jenni Bittar in the coming weeks.
Numbers of performers per school have been strictly allocated and cannot be increased under
any circumstances.
Once Travel Subsidy forms are processed, the subsidy will be paid to the school by direct deposit
in early 2016. SUBSIDIES WILL NOT BE PAID IN ADVANCE.
The details on the form must be completed accurately and fully. If the form is not completed
correctly it may result in delays in processing.
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Travel Subsidy and Distance Bands
Band
Distance
Base Subsidy per
performer
Band 1
Schools within 100km of the Sydney Entertainment Centre
No subsidy
available
Band 2
Schools more than 100km, but less than 200km from
$8.00 (excl. GST)
Sydney
Band 3
Band 4
Schools more than 200km, but less than 300km from
$14.00 (excl. GST)
Sydney
Schools more than 300km, but less than 400km from
$19.00 (excl. GST)
Sydney
Band 5
Schools more than 400km, but less than 500km from
$25.00 (excl. GST)
Sydney
Band 6
Schools more than 500km from Sydney
$40.00 (excl. GST)
Approximate Band Indication
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Ticketing
Complimentary Tickets
Online Form due 11 September 2015
One coordinating teacher from each school group is eligible to receive two complimentary tickets
to the Friday Evening performance. Teachers must apply online for Complimentary Tickets. They
are NOT automatically sent to the school. Principals and members of the production team will be
contacted directly regarding their complimentary tickets – the online form is only for
COORDINATING TEACHERS.
Please note, all complimentary tickets are for the Friday Evening (7.30pm) Performance
ONLY.
To receive these tickets, coordinating teachers must complete the online complimentary ticket
form no later than Friday 11 September 2015. A link to this form will be sent out via email in
the coming weeks. Tickets will then be sent to your school.
School Bookings
A group ticket order form was sent to all schools in early August. Additional forms may be
downloaded from The Arts Unit website. Schools have a priority booking period for three weeks,
from 11-29 August, however this form is still able to be used to order group tickets till the 10
October or until sold out. This ticket form is to be sent to the Ticketek address on the order
form. Note that the orders are processed in order of receipt of the cheque and NOT the date the
form was faxed. Please do not send these forms and cheques to The Arts Unit.
Helping to promote the show is the responsibility of everyone who is involved. Please encourage
family, friends and all members of the school community to book early using the group ticket
order form.
Preview Performance
Tickets to the Schools Preview Performance are available by using the preview booking form.
Schools receive one complimentary ticket for supervising teachers per fifteen paying students.
Complimentary teachers tickets are calculated per full group of 15 (e.g. 12 students = 0
complimentary tickets, 16 students = 1 complimentary ticket, 30 students = 2 complimentary
tickets). These forms must also be sent directly to the address on the form and extra forms may
be downloaded from The Arts Unit website.
Public Bookings
Tickets may also be purchased directly through Ticketek. Tickets will be on sale for the general
public from Tuesday 2 September. This year, the preview performance will also be on limited
sale to the public.
PLEASE NOTE: STUDENTS PARTICIPATING IN THE SHOW DO NOT NEED TO PURCHASE
A TICKET
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Security
Security at the Schools Spectacular is a high priority and requires cooperation from all involved
with the show. Whilst every endeavour is made to minimise inconvenience to the staff and
students during the event, the security team at the show are expected to maintain a secure
environment.
All teachers and helpers are given security passes to gain access to the Qantas Credit Union
Arena and backstage areas. Each school group is allowed a maximum of two helpers. Security
passes MUST BE WORN AT ALL TIMES whilst in the centre. Failure to do so backstage may
result in a request to leave.
All students must be security stamped at the door on first arrival, and will be checked for the
stamp periodically.
On first arrival at the venue, teachers accompanying groups are required to register at the sign-in
desk and hand in a list of the students in attendance.
Teachers then collect their information and security passes BEFORE bringing their students
through the student entry nearby. Security will check passes of teachers and helpers and stamp
the hands of the students. Please remember, THE ONLY ACCESS FOR SCHOOLS is through
the PERFORMERS ENTRY near Gate F.
Students must keep their bags in their possession at all times or have them in the designated
area or they may be removed.
Security Passes
Online Form due 11 September
Security Passes for contact teachers are photo passes. Other teachers and helpers do not
require photo passes. Each contact teacher will be given 2 helper passes ONLY; it is the contact
teacher’s responsibility to distribute these to their fellow teachers/helpers. Extra passes will NOT
be handed out.
Please complete the Online Security Pass form no later than Friday 11 September. The link
to this form will be emailed out in the coming weeks.
Teachers who had their security photo taken in 2013 and/or 2014 may not necessarily need to
submit a photo in 2015. Teachers who need to submit a photograph will need to submit it using
the online Security Pass form. PLEASE NOTE: Photos are ONLY required for coordinating
teachers – not helpers.
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Information Regarding Other Forms
Participation and Consent Deed
The Participation and Consent Deed can be found on page 45 of this booklet. Contact teachers
must have these completed by parents/guardians of all performers and returned to the nominated
Schools Spectacular Co-ordinator from each school. These forms should be filed and kept at
your school for future reference if required. DO NOT SEND THEM TO THE ARTS UNIT.
When distributing this form to your students, you MUST also include a copy of the Core Rules of
Discipline, which are located on pages 46-47 of this booklet.
Principal Confirmation Form
Form due Monday 14 September 2015
In 2014, School Principals must sign off that every student in each participating group from their
school has returned a completed Participation and Consent Deed. Teachers should ensure that
their principals have completed the Principal Confirmation Form on page 48 of this booklet and
that it is returned by Monday 14 September. Failure to return this form may jeopardise your
school’s involvement in Schools Spectacular 2015.
On this form, principals are also required to sign off that all supervising adults (including
volunteer parent or community helpers) have completed all necessary Working With Children
Check documentation in accordance with the NSW DEC Working With Children Check policy.
This can be found at
https://detwww.det.nsw.edu.au/policies/student_serv/child_protection/work_child/PD20050264_i.
shtml?level=Schools (DEC Intranet Only)
T Shirt Orders
T-Shirt orders were completed online in early August. It is now too late to order T-Shirts for the
2015 Schools Spectacular.
Publicity Information Forms
The Schools Spectacular has a coordinated publicity strategy which is overseen by the Schools
Spectacular Promotion team. As part of the publicity strategy for the show, the Schools
Spectacular Team needs to know about any stories within your school groups that may be of
interest to the media.
Two online forms will be available in 2015:
Publicity Notification Form
This form is for schools to notify the Schools Spectacular publicity team of media
opportunities they have organised themselves.
Publicity Information Form – Schools
This form is for schools to provide potential media stories for use by the Schools Spectacular
publicity team.
Links to these online forms will be emailed out in the coming weeks.
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Participating Schools, Ensembles and
Staff
Databases are constantly updated and published for all those involved in the production of the
show. It is crucial that the information you have provided is accurate, both for the purposes of
expedient contact and for publishing in the program. Please check the following list of
participating schools, ensembles and staff. If there are errors or omissions, please advise Jules
Antelmi ([email protected]) by Friday 11 September.
Please note due to space limitations in the program, we are only able to list one teacher per
participating group.
School Name
Albion Park High School
Albury High School
First name
Craig
Kelly
Surname
Hughes
McGuinness
Category
Production Team
Production Team
Aldavilla Public School
Kristina
Giorgi
D’Arts Ensemble
Aldavilla Public School
Alstonville Public School
Alstonville Public School
Ambarvale Public School
Appin Public School
Kristina
Rhonda
Caroline
Rieanna
Katie
Giorgi
Thomson
Harris
King
Corcoran
Combined Dance
Combined Choir
Production Team
Combined Dance
Combined Dance
Armidale City Public School
Judith (Judy)
Dooley
Production Team
Armidale High School
Bob
Kirk
Aboriginal Dance
Ensemble
Arts Alive Combined School Choir
(Pennant Hills) - PRIMARY
Julie Anne
Stevens
Combined Choir
Arts Alive Combined School Choir
(Pennant Hills) - SECONDARY
Julie Anne
Stevens
Combined Choir
Arts Alive Combined Schools Choir
Killarney - PRIMARY
Annie
Woods
Combined Choir
Arts Alive Combined Schools Choir
Killarney - SECONDARY
Annie
Woods
Combined Choir
Ashbury Public School
Ashfield Boys High School
Asquith Girls High School
Avalon Public School
Susan
Dimitra
Louise
Anne
Sukkar
Markou
Lander
Henderson
Combined Choir
Combined Choir
Combined Choir
Combined Dance
Balgowlah Heights Public School
Melissa
Black
Production Team
Balgowlah Heights Public School
Laurenza
Butcher
Production Team
Balgowlah North Public School
Margaret
Malar
Combined Choir
Balranald Central School
Bangor Public School
Banks Public School
Banora Point High School
Carmen
Rebecca
kim
Ingrid
Woods
Scotti
Dunn
Green
Combined Choir
Combined Dance
D’Arts Ensemble
Combined Dance
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School Name
First name
Surname
Category
Baulkham Hills North Public School
Carolyn
Armstrong
Combined Choir
Beacon Hill Public School
Beckom Public School
Michelle
Leonie
Howland
Stevenson
Featured Artist
Combined Choir
Bellevue Hill Public School
Camille
Crisford
Combined Dance
Belmont High School
Belrose Public School
Berinba Public School
Alison
Jane
Sharmon
Featured Artist
Combined Choir
Combined Choir
Beverly Hills Girls High School
Lia
Bilambil Public School
Bilpin Public School
Sharon
Talia
Gill
Cohen
Dawes
Wrigley (nee
Hickey)
Butler
Carroll
Blaxland East Public School
Laura
Morris
Production Team
Blaxland High School
Blaxland High School
Blayney High School
David
Rebecca
Jayne
Leishman
Holmes
Evans
Featured Artist
Production Team
Production Team
Bondi Beach Public School
Katelyn
Boshell
Combined Dance
Bondi Beach Public School
Rebecca
Devine
Combined Dance
Bondi Beach Public School
Katelyn
Boshell
Dance Team
Bondi Beach Public School
Rebecca
Devine
Dance Team
Bonnyrigg High School
Bonnyrigg High School
Joanne
Joanne
Gilmour
Gilmour
Combined Dance
Production Team
Boronia Park Public School
Jenny
Nylund
Featured Artist
Bossley Park High School
Bossley Park High School
Bowraville Central School
Billie
Melissa
Lynden
Holloway
Croucher
Briggs
Featured Artist
Production Team
Combined Dance
Brighton-Le-Sands Public School
Jayne
Kazzi
Combined Dance
Brisbane Water Secondary College
Umina Campus
Ben
Ross
Combined Choir
Brisbane Water Secondary College
Umina Campus
Ben
Ross
Production Team
Brunswick Heads Public School
Chantelle
Ponweiser
Combined Dance
Burraneer Bay Public School
Laura
Barry
Combined Dance
Burwood Girls High School
Janina
Longman
Core Choir
Burwood Public School
Danielle
Wayman
Combined Dance
Busby West Public School
Gyatri
Pillai
D’Arts Ensemble
Calare Public School
Calare Public School
Hayley
Maxine
Keed
Thompson
Combined Dance
Combined Choir
Cambridge Park High School
Fiona
Harkins
Combined Choir
Production Team
Combined Dance
Production Team
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School Name
First name
Surname
Category
Camden Haven High School
Chanel
Leaudais
Combined Dance
Camden Haven High School
Peter
Dick
Combined Choir
Cammeray Public School
Cammeray Public School
Belinda
Sally
Brown
Robinson
Combined Dance
Combined Choir
Campbelltown Performing Arts
High School
Cindy
Prpic
Featured Artist
Campbelltown Performing Arts
High School
Cindy
Prpic
Combined Choir
Campbelltown Performing Arts
High School
Cindy
Prpic
Core Choir
Susan
Gottschall
Aboriginal Dance
Ensemble
Lauren
Aldrick
Combined Choir
Canterbury Girls High School
Kellie
Reed
Combined Dance
Carenne Public School SSP
Janelle
Kemp
D’Arts Ensemble
Caringbah High School
Caringbah High School
Caringbah Public School
Caringbah Public School
Caringbah Public School
Carlingford High School
Dawn
Paul
Judy
Beth
Beth
Agnes
Northey
Hooper
Davis
Moloney
Moloney
Chan
Combined Dance
Core Choir
Combined Dance
Combined Choir
Combined Choir
Combined Choir
Carlingford West Public School
Robyn
Storey
Production Team
Castle Hill High School
CCWC Puppeteers - directed by
John Deacon
Josephine
Spinks
Production Team
Jenny
Coburn
Featured Ensemble
Cecil Hills High School
Erika
Tsoi
D’Arts Ensemble
Cessnock High School
Kerrie
roberts
Chatswood Public School
Kerry
Murphy
Aboriginal Dance
Ensemble
Combined Choir
Cherrybrook Public School
Carol
Hare
Combined Choir
Cherrybrook Technology High
School
Lisa
Holt
Combined Dance
Chipping Norton Public School
Joanne
Georgiadis
Combined Dance
Cobar High School
Amie
Jacklin
Colo High School
Colo High School
Colo Vale Public School
Kate
Patrick
Matthew
Gray
Ebsworth
Stanger
Aboriginal Dance
Ensemble
Combined Dance
Production Team
Production Team
Como West Public School
Carla
Morrison
Combined Dance
Condell Park Public School
Amy
Pearce
Combined Dance
Canobolas Rural Technology High
School
Canobolas Rural Technology High
School
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School Name
First name
Surname
Category
Condell Park Public School
Colleen
Hayward
Production Team
Conservatorium High School
Richard
Fowler
Featured Artist
Cootamundra Public School
Lucy
Greene
Combined Choir
Cowra High School
Beatrice
Murray
Cowra Public School
Deborah
Cobcroft
Aboriginal Dance
Ensemble
Combined Dance
Crescent Head Public School
Janice
Newton
D’Arts Ensemble
Crescent Head Public School
Peta
Harris
Combined Choir
Crestwood Public School
Kerrie
Pennell
Combined Dance
Cromer Public School
Soraia
Barry
D’Arts Ensemble
Cromer Public School
Cromer Public School
Alison
Jillian
Quinn
Bradford
Combined Dance
Combined Choir
Cronulla South Public School
Michelle
Waring
Combined Dance
Curl Curl North Public School
Karen
Auton
Combined Dance
Currans Hill Public School
Michelle
Grenfell
Combined Choir
Darlington Public School
Karlie
Mukasa Mugerwa
Featured Artist
Darlington Public School
Karlie
Mukasa Mugerwa
Darlington Public School
Georgina
Andrews
Aboriginal Dance
Ensemble
Combined Choir
Darlington Public School
Karlie
Mukasa Mugerwa
Dance Team
Dubbo College Senior Campus
Jessica
Schulte
Combined Dance
Faith
Galang
D’Arts Ensemble
Claire
Chehade James
Combined Choir
Vera
Donna
Middlebrook
Griffith
Duval High School
Hilary
Pearson
Duval High School
East Hills Girls Technology High
School
Eglinton Public School
Elderslie High School
Hilary
Pearson
Naomi
Jenkins
Peter
Carolyn
Hanlon
Prigg
Combined Choir
Featured Ensemble
Aboriginal Dance
Ensemble
Combined Choir
Aboriginal Dance
Ensemble
Combined Choir
Combined Choir
Elizabeth Macarthur High School
Courtney
Brown
Combined Dance
Elizabeth Macarthur High School
Courtney
Brown
Aboriginal Dance
Ensemble
Endeavour Sports High School
Lisa
Rogers
Combined Dance
Engadine High School
Heather
Crawford
Featured Artist
Dulwich High School of Visual Arts
and Design
Dulwich High School of Visual Arts
and Design
Dungog Public School
Dungog Public School
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School Name
First name
Surname
Category
Engadine High School
Colleen
Hooker
D’Arts Ensemble
Engadine High School
Vanessa
Barrow
Combined Dance
Epping West Public School
Liz
Robinson
Combined Choir
Ettalong Public School
Eureka Public School
Merran
Michael
Hansford
Coleman
Evans High School
Sarah
Baldwin
Excelsior Public School
Ferncourt Public School
Floraville Public School
Forbes High School
Tina
Bonnie
Nathan
Emily
Carter
Kay
Faulkner
Bass
Combined Choir
Production Team
Aboriginal Dance
Ensemble
Combined Choir
Combined Choir
Combined Choir
Combined Dance
Forest Lodge Public School
Penny
Rees
Combined Choir
Fort Street High School
Fort Street High School
Fort Street High School
Fort Street High School
Fort Street Public School
matthew
John
Matthew
Hugh
Helen
Manchester
Ockwell
Manchester
Cotton
Scaysbrook
Featured Artist
Featured Artist
Combined Choir
Core Choir
Combined Choir
Freemans Reach Public School
Lee
Cain
Combined Dance
George Bass School SSP
Courteney
Sheehan
D’Arts Ensemble
Tahnee
Blacklock
D’Arts Ensemble
Angela
Pryce
Core Choir
Glenfield Education Office
Glenda
Rowan
Production Team
Glenfield Park School
Louise
Stiller
D’Arts Ensemble
Glenmore Park High School
Barbara
Brazewell
Gloucester Public School
Mirabai
Carruthers
Grafton High School
Linda
Bloch
Gralee School
Carly
Dunn
D’Arts Ensemble
Granville South Creative and
Performing Arts High School
Jimmy
Chai
Featured Artist
Granville South Creative and
Performing Arts High School
Tony
Woollams
Production Team
Greenway Park Public School
Jacqui
Broderick
Featured Artist
Greystanes Public School
Greystanes Public School
Wendie-Rose
Michele
Neill
Beach
Combined Choir
Production Team
Griffith East Public School
Brooke
Gray
Combined Choir
Griffith High School
Peter
Fordham
Gulargambone Central School
Renee
Ryan
Production Team
Aboriginal Dance
Ensemble
Georges River College Oatley Senior
Campus
Georges River College Oatley Senior
Campus
Aboriginal Dance
Ensemble
Combined Choir
Aboriginal Dance
Ensemble
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School Name
First name
Surname
Category
Gulgong Public School
Jane
Wiltshire
D’Arts Ensemble
Gymea Bay Public School
Gymea Bay Public School
Gymea High School
Hambledon Public School
Harbord Public School
Harbord Public School
Harcourt Public School
Heathcote Public School
Heathcote Public School
Robyn
Robyn
Lisa
Alana-Marie
Tanya
Jennifer
Alex
Joanne
Fiona
Beck
Beck
Kekatos
Telfer
Scicluna
Berry
Edmundson
Booker
symons
Combined Dance
Combined Dance
Combined Dance
Combined Choir
Combined Dance
Combined Choir
Combined Dance
Combined Dance
Combined Choir
Hinchinbrook Public School
Kelly
Malone
Combined Dance
Holbrook Public School
Holroyd High School
Holsworthy Public School
Homebush Public School
Narelle
Zoe
Fiona
Greg
Mills
Smith
Norman
Blundell
Combined Choir
Featured Artist
Combined Dance
Production Team
Homebush West Public School
Jeff
Debnam
Production Team
Hornsby North Public School
Sandra
Reeves
Combined Dance
Hoxton Park Public School
Kylie
Watts
Combined Dance
Hoxton Park Public School
Kylie
Watts
Combined Dance
Hoxton Park Public School
Kylie
Watts
Dance Team
Kim
Pink
Featured Artist
Kimberley
Pink
Featured Artist
Kimberley
Pink
Featured Artist
Khalil
Khay
Featured Artist
Jo
Thorn
Combined Dance
Rachel
Wilson
Combined Dance
Rachel
Wilson
Dance Team
Jo-Anne
Thorn
Dance Team
Hunter School of the Performing
Arts
Hunter School of the Performing
Arts
Hunter School of the Performing
Arts
Hunter School of the Performing
Arts
Hunter School of the Performing
Arts
Hunter School of the Performing
Arts
Hunter School of the Performing
Arts
Hunter School of the Performing
Arts
Hunter School of the Performing
Arts
Inverell High School
Inverell High School
Featured Artist
Cath
Catherine
Jeffery
Jeffery
Combined Dance
Core Choir
James Busby High School
Alicia
Bartolillo
D’Arts Ensemble
James Erskine Public School
Alissa
Bradford
Combined Dance
James Erskine Public School
Alissa
Bradford
Production Team
Jannali Public School
Hayley
Bennett
Combined Dance
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School Name
First name
Surname
Category
John Purchase Public School
Stephanie
Salazar
Combined Choir
Karabar High School
Kareela Public School
Keira High School
Kiama High School
Kiama High School
Killara High School
Killara High School
Killara High School
Alison
Shellee
Sally
Elizabeth
Terry
Sunnie
Sophia
Jasmine
Nilon
Whiffin
Saunders
Gilbert
Wild
Kim
Bromley
Crewe
Featured Artist
Featured Artist
Production Team
Combined Dance
Combined Choir
Featured Artist
Featured Artist
Combined Dance
Killarney Heights High School
Lynda
Stephens
D’Arts Ensemble
Killarney Heights High School
Melinda
Hole
Production Team
Kincumber Public School
Donna
Judd
Production Team
Kings Langley Public School
Kerri-Anne
Jordan
Combined Choir
Kings Langley Public School
Karen
Astill
Production Team
Kingscliff High School
Kirrawee High School
Kirrawee High School
Kirrawee High School
Kitchener Public School
Kotara High School
Ku-ring-gai Creative Arts High
School
Ku-ring-gai Creative Arts High
School
Kurstin
Kerri-Ann
Carla
Kerri-Ann
Rebecca
Chris
Boyd
Lacey
Cherrie
Lacey
Munday
Danvers
Core Choir
Featured Artist
Combined Dance
Core Choir
Production Team
Core Choir
Mia
Lofaro
Combined Dance
Ann
Boyle
Core Choir
Lake Macquarie High School
Robbie
Urquhart
Featured Artist
Leeton High School
Leeton High School
Leeton Public School
Leeton Public School
Monique
Rebecca
Rachel
Suzanne
Hardie
Van Den Heuvel
Thomason
Ryan
Combined Dance
Combined Choir
Combined Dance
Combined Choir
Les Powell School
Gina
Wheeler
D’Arts Ensemble
Lismore Public School
Lithgow High School
Lithgow Public School
Heather
Rae
Belinda
Cole
Burton
Trounce
Combined Choir
Featured Artist
Combined Choir
Liverpool Girls High School
Jessica
Young
Featured Artist
Liverpool Girls High School
Brooke
Pappas
Aboriginal Dance
Ensemble
Liverpool Girls High School
Jessica
Young
Combined Choir
Liverpool West Public School
Anka
Delic
D’Arts Ensemble
Llandilo Public School
Neil
Bourke
Production Team
Lucas Heights Community School
Erin
Quigley
Combined Dance
Lucas Heights Community School
Carolyn
Lakiss
Combined Dance
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School Name
Maclean High School
Manly Vale Public School
Marton Public School
Marulan Public School
First name
Matt
Natalie
Tracey
Marianne
Surname
Fisher
Panetta
Mitchell
Powles
Category
Combined Choir
Combined Dance
Combined Dance
Combined Choir
Mary Brooksbank School
Alana
Barnes
D’Arts Ensemble
Matthew Pearce Public School
Priscilla
Hull
Combined Dance
Menai High School
Miller High School
Emma
duane
Osborne
critcher
Combined Dance
Featured Artist
Minerva School
Nicole
Allsopp
D’Arts Ensemble
Model Farms High School
Moree Secondary College Carol Ave
Campus
Moruya Public School
Mosman High School
Mosman High School
Chris
Montgomery
Lisa
Bruton
Helene
Susan Wyatt
Joanna
Stokes
Susan Wyatt
Leto
Mount Austin High School
Walter
Tregea
Production Team
Aboriginal Dance
Ensemble
Combined Dance
Featured Artist
Combined Dance
Aboriginal Dance
Ensemble
Mullengandra Public School
Julie
Twitt
Combined Choir
Murwillumbah East Public School
Beth
Brooks
Combined Choir
Nambucca Heads High School
Matthew
Gilbert
Production Team
Narara Valley High School
Sharnee
Klempert
Featured Artist
Narara Valley High School
Brydie
McKibbin
Combined Dance
Narrabri High School
Narwee Public School
Nemingha Public School
Mr Stephen
Ainsley
Kristine
Bailey
Cairnduff
Sharkey
Core Choir
Production Team
Combined Choir
Nepean Creative and Performing
Arts High School
Amanda
Rudolf
Featured Artist
Nepean Creative and Performing
Arts High School
Gabrielle
King
D’Arts Ensemble
Nepean Creative and Performing
Arts High School
Katrina
Pattalis
Combined Dance
Nepean Creative and Performing
Arts High School
Karuna
Chetty
Aboriginal Dance
Ensemble
Nepean Creative and Performing
Arts High School
Amanda
Rudolf
Combined Choir
Nepean Creative and Performing
Arts High School
Rhonda
Hughes
Featured Ensemble
Nepean Creative and Performing
Arts High School
Amanda
Rudolf
Core Choir
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School Name
First name
Surname
Category
Nepean Creative and Performing
Arts High School
Natalie
Somerville
Dance team
Nepean Creative and Performing
Arts High School
Amanda
Rudolf
Core Choir
Neutral Bay Public School
Neutral Bay Public School
Belinda
Elizabeth
Grimshaw
Pagel
Combined Dance
Combined Choir
New England Regional Choir
Rowena
Teege
Combined Choir
Newbridge Heights Public School
Jessica
Pearson
Combined Dance
Newcastle High School
Newtown High School of the
Performing Arts
Newtown High School of the
Performing Arts
Newtown High School of the
Performing Arts
Newtown High School of the
Performing Arts
Newtown High School of the
Performing Arts
Newtown High School of the
Performing Arts
Newtown High School of the
Performing Arts
Newtown High School of the
Performing Arts
Newtown High School of the
Performing Arts
Newtown High School of the
Performing Arts
Newtown High School of the
Performing Arts
Nikki
Ladas
Featured Artist
Chris
Miller
Featured Artist
Chris
Miller
Featured Artist
Emlyn
Lewis-Jones
Featured Artist
Chris
Miller
Featured Artist
Fiona
Burg
Combined Dance
Christopher
Miller
Core Choir
Chris
Miller
Core Choir
Danielle
Barsi
Dance Team
Alison
McKellar
Dance Team
Fiona
Burg
Dance Team
Blade
Fuller
Core Choir
Niagara Park Public School
Adam
Boulus
Featured Artist
North Nowra Public School
Gregory
Lloyd
Production Team
Northern Beaches Secondary
College Freshwater Senior Campus
Chris
Mortimer
Core Choir
Northern Beaches Secondary
College Mackellar Girls Campus
Clare
Goetze
Combined Dance
Northern Beaches Secondary
College Mackellar Girls Campus
Desiree
DeBono
Aboriginal Dance
Ensemble
Northern Beaches Secondary
College Mackellar Girls Campus
Jack
Kirkpatrick
Core Choir
Northern Beaches Secondary
College Mackellar Girls Campus
Ross
Milne
Production Team
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School Name
First name
Surname
Category
Northern Beaches Secondary
College Manly Selective Campus
Chloe
Woodward
Combined Dance
Northlakes High School
Simone
Byrnes
Aboriginal Dance
Ensemble
Northmead Creative and
Performing Arts High School
Maria
Scott
Featured Artist
Northmead Creative and
Performing Arts High School
Katrina
Pattalis
Combined Dance
Nowra High School
Leigha
Poulton
Combined Dance
NSW PS Junior Dance Company 1
Susan
Rix
Combined Dance
NSW PS Junior Dance Company 2
Susan
Rix
Combined Dance
NSW PS Primary Dance Ensemble 1
Susan
Rix
Combined Dance
NSW PS Primary Dance Ensemble 2
Susan
Rix
Combined Dance
NSW PS Senior Dance Company 1
Susan
Rix
Combined Dance
NSW PS Senior Dance Company 2
Susan
Rix
Combined Dance
NSW PS Singers
Elizabeth
Scott
Combined Choir
NSW PS State Dance Company
Susan
Rix
Combined Dance
NSW Public Schools Junior Singers
Ian
Jefferson
Combined Choir
Nulkaba Public School
Heather
Brockwell
Nyngan High School
Heather
McVey
Oatley Public School
Krysia
Caldwell
Production Team
Aboriginal Dance
Ensemble
Production Team
Ocean Shores Public School
Joshua
Stephens
Production Team
Orange East Public School
Amy
Copelin
Combined Dance
Orange High School
Orange High School
Gavin
Melanie
Bell
Hope
Orange High School
Melanie
Hope
Orange High School
Paddington Public School
Brian
Harriet
Irvine
Muston
Featured Artist
Combined Dance
Aboriginal Dance
Ensemble
Combined Choir
Combined Choir
Padstow Heights Public School
Lisa
Dwyer
Combined Choir
Padstow Heights Public School
Lisa
Dwyer
Production Team
Padstow Park Public School
Kay
Taylor
Combined Choir
Padstow Park Public School
Lyndall
Holden
Production Team
Parkview Public School
Ondria
Miller
Combined Choir
Passfield Park School
Alison
Seckold
D’Arts Ensemble
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School Name
First name
Surname
Peak Hill Central School
Carmen
Sharah
Peakhurst South Public School
Christine
Cole
Combined Dance
Pennant Hills High School
Carol
Coomber
Combined Choir
Pennant Hills Public School
Melissa
Griffith
Combined Choir
Petersham Public School
Picnic Point High School
Alisha
Kirralee
Mitchell
Mulley
Plumpton High School
Ashley
Jones
Plumpton High School
Port Hacking High School
Port Hacking High School
Ashley
Casey
Casey
Jones
Hadfield
Hadfield
Combined Dance
Combined Dance
Aboriginal Dance
Ensemble
Dance Team
Combined Dance
Dance team
Port Macquarie High School
Jacynta
Moylan
Featured Artist
Port Macquarie High School
Stewart
Heddles
Featured Artist
Port Macquarie High School
Clare
Farmer
Combined Choir
Pulse Junior Dance Ensemble
Clare
Henville
Combined Dance
Su
MacDonald
Combined Dance
Robyn
Herbert
Combined Choir
Randwick Girls High School
Kylie
Fagan
Combined Dance
Randwick Girls High School
Jenny
Robinson
Core Choir
Riverina Albury Dance Ensemble
Katrina
Joss
Combined Dance
Judy
Gollasch
Combined Choir
Judy
Gollasch
Combined Choir
Riverina Public Schools Choir
Kerry
Barker
Combined Choir
Riverside Girls High School
Tamara
Mitchell
Combined Dance
Riverstone High School
Karlea
Bailey
D’Arts Ensemble
Robert Townson High School
Wendy
Williams
Production Team
Rose Bay Secondary College
Edwin
Carter
D’Arts Ensemble
Rossmore Public School
Leanne
Piper
D’Arts Ensemble
Rouse Hill High School
Rouse Hill Public School
Rozelle Public School
Jackie
Kimberley
Sepfora
Hicks
Cook
Amanatiadis
Combined Dance
Combined Dance
Production Team
Rozelle Public School
Robert
Caggegi
Production Team
Ruse Public School
Fleur
Anderson
Combined Dance
Ruse Public School
Fleur
Anderson
Dance team
Pulse Western Sydney Senior
Dance Ensemble
Pymble Public School
Riverina Central Choir - Junior
Division
Riverina Central Choir - Senior
Division
Category
Aboriginal Dance
Ensemble
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School Name
First name
Surname
Category
Samuel Gilbert Public School
Belinda
Buckley
Production Team
Samuel Gilbert Public School
Elaine
Cater
Production Team
Samuel Terry Public School
Suzanne
Shaylor
Combined Dance
Sarah Redfern High School
Letti
Inu Kepu
D’Arts Ensemble
Sarah Redfern High School
Peter
Chudleigh
Combined Choir
Schools Spectacular Core Choir
Elizabeth
Scott
Combined Choir
Seven Hills North Public School
Sally
Hilly
Combined Choir
Shelley Public School
Smiths Hill High School
Beth
Lisa
Hampton
Wellings
South Grafton High School
Sarah
McCann
Combined Dance
Featured Artist
Aboriginal Dance
Ensemble
Southern Stars High School
Performing Company
Ashley
Jones
Combined Dance
Ashley
Jones
Combined Dance
Rachel
Berg
Combined Dance
St Andrews Public School
Marcelle
Baker
D’Arts Ensemble
St Andrews Public School
Bob
McGlinn
Combined Dance
St George Girls High School
Ashley
Hamilton
Core Choir
St George School
Ana
Mowle
D’Arts Ensemble
Stanmore Public School
Rachel
Miles
Combined Choir
Strathfield Girls High School
Elizabeth
Kilazoglou
Combined Dance
Strathfield Girls High School
Patricia
Fong
Combined Choir
Strathfield South Public School
Kylie
Halliday
Combined Choir
Stuart Town Public School
Lynne
Halpin
Production Team
Sturt Public School
Debbie
Imrie
Combined Choir
Summer Hill Public School
Rebecca
Salter
Combined Choir
Timothy
Higginbotham
Featured Artist
Julia
Henshaw
Featured Artist
Sydney North Public Schools Junior
Dance Ensemble
Clare
Goetze
Combined Dance
Sydney Secondary College
Blackwattle Bay Campus
Jan
Cuke
Core Choir
Sylvania Heights Public School
Alishia
Ray
Combined Dance
Sylvania High School
Sylvania High School
Corinna
Peter
Noble
Gannon
Combined Dance
Production Team
Southern Stars Primary Performing
Company
Springwood High School
Sydney Distance Education High
School
Sydney Girls High School
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School Name
Sylvania Public School
First name
Carrie
Surname
Green
Category
Combined Dance
Tallowood School
Sophie
Parmenter
D’Arts Ensemble
Tamworth High School
Rebecca
Sullivan
Combined Choir
Tamworth South Public School
Natalie
Brown
Combined Choir
Temora High School
Tempe High School
Terranora Public School
Terrigal High School
Terrigal High School
Tharawal Public School
The Forest High School
The Jannali High School
Kate
Danielle
Angela
Yolande
Nadia
Rebecca
Ben
Ellen
Slapp
Palmer
Wraight
Walker
Emery
King
Goldsmith
Clifford
Production Team
Core Choir
Combined Dance
Combined Dance
Production Team
Combined Dance
Core Choir
Combined Dance
Thomas Reddall High School
Lisa
Cunningham
Production Team
Tomaree High School
Toongabbie Public School
Steevee Jayne
Jenny
Gillett
Paton
Production Team
Combined Dance
Tower Street Public School
Joanne
Collins
Combined Choir
Tower Street Public School
Wendy
Tierney
Production Team
Trangie Central School
Jessica
Skinner
Turramurra Public School
Turramurra Public School
Kiralee
Elisabeth
Strahle
Freer
Aboriginal Dance
Ensemble
Combined Choir
Production Team
Tweed Network Dance Ensemble
Karen
Goode
Combined Dance
Tweed River High School
Ultimo Public School
Valley View Public School
Merran
Lee
Nicolle
Marriott
Chang
Gadd
Combined Dance
Combined Choir
Combined Choir
Voices of Sydney Primary Choir
(PRIMARY - BOTH GROUPS)
Heather
Causley
Combined Choir
Voices of Sydney SECONDARY
Heather
Causley
Combined Choir
Wagga Wagga High School
Kathryn
Fisher
Combined Dance
Wagga Wagga High School
Kathryn
Fisher
Dance Team
Wangee Park School
Lauren
Williams
D’Arts Ensemble
Wattle Grove Public School
Kylie
Foreshew
Combined Dance
Wauchope Public School
Wauchope Public School
Cindy
James
Dignum
Moodie
Combined Choir
Production Team
Wee Waa High School
Jo
Horne
D’Arts Ensemble
Wellington High School
Adam
Ryan
Aboriginal Dance
Ensemble
Werris Creek Public School
Timothy
Munday
Combined Choir
Werris Creek Public School
Timothy
Munday
Production Team
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School Name
First name
Surname
Category
West Pennant Hills Public School
Dianne
Alchin
Combined Dance
West Wallsend High School
Elisabeth
Connor
Production Team
Western Liverpool Community of
Schools Ensemble
Kylie
Watts
Combined Dance
Westfields Sports High School
Emily
Ireland
Combined Dance
Westfields Sports High School
Emily
Ireland
Dance Team
Westmead Public School
Westmead Public School
Emma
Mitch
Walker
Hutchinson
Combined Dance
Production Team
Whalan Public School
Greta
McCann
D’Arts Ensemble
Wilkins Public School
Alex
Lehrhaft
Combined Choir
William Stimson Public School
Allanah
Falappi
Featured Artist
William Stimson Public School
Allanah
Falappi
Combined Choir
Winmalee High School
Winmalee High School
Winmalee High School
Wollongong High School of the
Performing Arts
Wollongong High School of the
Performing Arts
Wollongong High School of the
Performing Arts
Wollongong High School of the
Performing Arts
Wollongong High School of the
Performing Arts
Wollongong High School of the
Performing Arts
Wollumbin High School
Raelene
Kate
Raelene
Clifford
Byrnes
Clifford
Featured Artist
Combined Dance
Combined Choir
Ruth
Waters
Featured Artist
Ruth
Ellevson
Featured Artist
Ruth
Ellevson
Featured Artist
Chris
Richards
Combined Dance
Peter
Copeland
Production Team
Ruth
Ellevsen
Core Choir
Melissa
Giddens
Featured Artist
Woolooware Public School
Marie
Wilson
Combined Choir
Woolooware Public School
Marie
Wilson
Production Team
Wyoming Public School
Yass Public School
Julie
Diane
Simington
Hickey
Production Team
Combined Choir
Young Public School
Nicole
Sanderson
D’Arts Ensemble
Esteban
Judithe
Anita
Gordin
Hall
Bellman
Production Team
Production Team
Production Team
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Checklist
 Make sure that the Participation and Consent Deed is completed by ALL
parents/guardians of your participating students and ensure your principal signs the
Principal Confirmation Form by Monday 14 September
 Book transport early for the rehearsals and performances. Check with nearby schools to
share buses so as to reduce cost
 Book accommodation where necessary
 Complete the following online forms:
o
Complimentary Tickets Form, due Friday 11 September
o
Security Passes Form, due Friday 11 September (including submission of
a photo if necessary)
o
Travel Subsidy Form, due Friday 18 September
 Check the database list in this booklet and ensure any amendments are given to Jules
Antelmi before Friday 11 September
 Organise relief days for rehearsals and performances with your school. Your school is to
cover the cost of your relief days
 Confirm details of your students’ costumes with Kirsten Dickason and/or your segment
choreographer
 Make sure that student medical information at your school is current
 The Risk Assessment Forms will be uploaded to The Arts Unit website on Friday 28
August
 The First Combined Dance Rehearsal schedule will be emailed on Monday 12 October
 The Final Organisation Pack will be emailed on Monday 9 November
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Qantas Credit Union Arena Plans
In 2015 all performers will be entering and exiting from Gate F
GATE F ENTRY
Entry Point for Dance,
Featured Artists, Choir,
Orchestra & Stage
Band
Note that all other doors have alarms and during the show will be closed to performers
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Qantas Credit Union Arena Plans
Entry for
performers to
view the show
Entry for
performers to
view the show
Note that all other doors have alarms and during the show will be closed to performers
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Qantas Credit Union Arena Plans
Backstage Area
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Qantas Credit Union Arena Plans
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Auditorium
Qantas Credit Union Arena Location
Map
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Accommodation Possibilities
Please note that we do not endorse any of the places listed here
This list is designed to assist teachers with some possibilities should they be planning
accommodation in the city near the Qantas Credit Union Arena. This is by no means a
comprehensive list.
Try www.visitnsw.com.au for a more comprehensive listing of accommodation.
Sydney Backpackers- Victoria House
7 Wilmot Street
Sydney NSW 2000
Ph: 02 9267 7772
www.sydneybackpackers.com
The Y on the Park
5-11 Wentworth Ave
Sydney NSW 2000
Ph: 02 9285 6288
www.yhotel.com.au
Aarons Hotel
37 Ultimo Road
Haymarket NSW 2000
Ph: 02 9281 5555
www.aaronshotel.com.au
Y Hotel City South
179 Cleveland Street
Chippendale NSW 2010
Ph: 02 8303 1300
www.yhotel.com.au
Sydney Central Youth Hostel
11 Rawson Place
Sydney NSW 2000
Ph: 02 9218 9000
www.yha.com.au
The Woolbrokers at Darling Harbour
22 Allen Street
Pyrmont NSW 2010
Ph: 02 9552 4773
www.woolbrokershotel.com.au
Rydges Hotel Camperdown
9 Missenden Road
Camperdown NSW 2050
Ph: 02 9516 1522
www.rydges.com
Citigate Central Sydney
169-179 Thomas Street
Sydney NSW 2000
Ph: 1800 252 588
www.mirvachotels.com/citigate-centralsydney
Oaks Goldsbrough Apartments
125/243 Pyrmont St
Pyrmont NSW 2009
Ph: 02 9518 5166
www.oakshotelsresorts.com/default.aspx
Wake Up! Sydney Central
509 Pitt Street
Sydney NSW 2000
Ph: 02 9288 7888
www.wakeup.com.au
Home Backpackers Accommodation
238 Elizabeth Street
Sydney NSW 2000
Ph: 1800 444 527 or +61 2 9211 9111
www.homebackpackers.com/index.html
City Central Budget Accommodation
707a George Street
Sydney NSW 2000
Ph: 02 9211 9999
www.ccbackpack.com.au
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PARTICIPATION DEED
All participants in the 2015 Schools Spectacular must submit signed consent forms in order to
take part in the event.
Please find following the Participation Deed form for the 2015 Schools Spectacular.
The Participation Deed form for the 2015 Schools Spectacular must be held by the school for
groups in the categories of:
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Aboriginal Dance Ensemble
Combined Choir
Combined Dance
D’Arts Ensemble
In addition to this form, a school based permission form that covers the following areas is also
required:
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dates/times of event and departure and return to schools if appropriate
cost
mode of transport
supervision arrangements
- accompanying staff
- staff member with emergency care training/CPR/anaphylaxis training
acknowledgement that medical information provided is correct
These school based forms must be signed by each participant and held by the school. Schools
must ensure they are following the NSW Department of Education and Communities’ excursions
policy. This can be found at https://detwww.det.nsw.edu.au/policies/index.shtml.
School Principals must sign off that every student in each participating group from their school
has returned a completed Participation and Consent Deed. Teachers should ensure that their
principals have completed the Principal Confirmation Form on page 45 of this booklet and that
it is returned by Monday 14 September. Failure to return this form may jeopardise your school’s
involvement in the 2015 Schools Spectacular.
For Featured Artists, Representative ensembles, Orchestra members, Stage Band
members, Core Choir members and VET students, an additional package will be provided
by the organising Arts Unit Coordinator, Arts Coordination Officer or his/her delegate.
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PARTICIPATION AND CONSENT DEED
Please return to Peter Hayward by Friday 17 July
Student's name: __________________________________________________________________________ (the Participant)
Address: _____________________________________________________________________________________________
Telephone: ___________________________________________________________________________________________
Parent contact: ________________________________________________________________________________________
(if different from above)
Between the State of New South Wales (Department of Education & Communities) (NSW DEC) and
_________________________________________________________________________________________________
(Parent/Legal Guardian of the Participant)
1.
I give permission for the Participant to perform in Schools Spectacular 2015 to be held at Qantas Credit Union Arena on 27 and 28 November 2015
and to be involved in any and all related activities including:
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Rehearsals and promotional activities for Schools Spectacular 2015;
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The audio and/or video recording (Recordings) of the Participant's performance in Schools Spectacular 2015 for purposes including the
production of a television program based on Schools Spectacular 2015 (Program); and
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Extension programs including Ambassador/Mentoring, SpecConnect 2015 and World’s Biggest Classroom .
2.
I hereby assign to NSW DEC on behalf of the Participant the sole and exclusive ownership throughout the world and in perpetuity of all rights, title
and interest of every kind and nature (including without limitation copyright and the right to create derivative works based on the Participant’s
performance) in Schools Spectacular 2015, and waive his/her moral rights in and to the performance and all existing and future works and other
copyright matters which arise in any way in connection with Schools Spectacular 2015, the Program, the Recordings and Extension Programs. To
the extent this waiver is not effective and to the extent permitted by law, I consent to any of the acts or omissions of NSW DEC or any person
authorised by NSW DEC, including, without limitation, the producer and broadcaster of the Program, which would, but for this agreement, infringe
any of the Participants moral rights in relation to all existing and future works and other copyright matter which arise in any way in connection with
Schools Spectacular 2015, the Program, the Recordings and Extension Programs.
3.
I authorise the promotion, communication and use of the Recordings and/or the Program and/or still photographs and/or works, recordings and
other materials from the Extension Programs associated with the production in whole or part, in any form, manner, or medium (including via the
internet) worldwide in perpetuity.
4.
I acknowledge that this permission granted extends to the Participant's name, image, voice and biographical material being included in the
Recordings and/or the Program and/or still photographs and/or works, recordings and other materials from the Extension programs associated with
the production and used in connection with the Schools Spectacular 2015, the Recordings and/or the Program and any use thereof in any media
worldwide, including, without limitation, use by sponsors of the Schools Spectacular, the NSW DEC and any party using the Recordings and/or
Programs. I understand this may include, in reasonable circumstances, release of this material to third party organisations.
5.
I release the NSW DEC from any and all liability in relation to the use of the Participant’s personal information as described in clause 4 which may
otherwise breach the Privacy and Personal Information Protection Act 1998 and the Health Records and Information Privacy Act 2002.
6.
I acknowledge that NSW DEC will not control recording, editing or dissemination of recordings of the Program and may not be able to give credit or
acknowledgement to the Participant. I acknowledge that the producer of the Recordings may edit the Recordings at its absolute discretion and that
the producer of the Recordings has no obligation to include the Recordings (including any image of the Participant) in the Program.
7.
I have read the Behaviour Code for Students and explained them to the Participant. I understand that there will be consequences if the Participant
does not abide by these rules. In these cases action will be taken at The Arts Unit and/or the Participant’s school and may include withdrawal from
this and future NSW DEC activities.
8.
I acknowledge that the Participant is not permitted to create audio or video recordings of Schools Spectacular 2015 or any related activity unless
given express written permission by the Operations Manager, Schools Spectacular. I also understand that the Participant is not permitted to create
content via social media or the internet that portrays other participants, the Schools Spectacular, the NSW DEC or the producer and broadcaster of
the Program in a negative manner.
9.
I understand if consent is withheld for any of the above, participation in the Schools Spectacular will not be possible and that media footage and
photos cannot be withdrawn or altered once they become available to the public.
Signed
Parent/Guardian name: __________________________________________________________________________________
Parent/Guardian signature: ____________________________________________________________ Date: ____ /____ /____
Witness name: _________________________________________________________________________________________
Witness signature: ___________________________________________________________________Date: ____ /____ /____
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BEHAVIOUR CODE FOR STUDENTS PARTICIPATING IN
ACTIVITIES CONDUCTED BY THE ARTS UNIT
The Arts Unit is a specialist unit within the NSW Department of Education that provides a unique
range of opportunities across all of the performing and visual arts, including dance, drama,
music, visual arts and public speaking and debating to the students and teachers in NSW Public
Schools.
We actively encourage students to participate in learning and to aspire and strive to achieve the
highest standards of learning in the arts and literacy.
1. Statement
The Behaviour Code for Students participating in programs, events or activities conducted by
The Arts Unit provides a clear statement of expectations of students by NSW Public Schools.
2. Relevance
The Behaviour Code for Students applies to students enrolled in NSW Public Schools, who are
selected or nominate to participate in arts-based programs, events or activities in respect to their
behaviour whilst participating in such programs, events or activities conducted by or for NSW
Public Schools.
The Behaviour Code for Students has been developed as a means of ensuring the safety of ALL
students who participate in arts-based programs. Students must comply with the Behaviour Code
for Students at all times whilst participating in the arts-based activity. Participation in arts-based
activities is not mandatory for students in government schools, and a student who is unwilling to
agree to comply with the Behaviour Code for Students will not be approved to participate in the
arts-based activity.
3. Definition
‘Student’ means any students enrolled in a NSW public school participating in programs, events
or activities coordinated by The Arts Unit, including the Schools Spectacular.
BEHAVIOUR CODE FOR STUDENTS IN NSW PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Students participating in programs, events or activities conducted by The Arts Unit will adhere to
the Behaviour Code for Students in NSW Public Schools.
Prior to participation in a program, event or activity all students over 18 must sign an agreement
acknowledging the Behaviour Code for Students and the student’s willingness to comply with
them. Students under 18 must have a parent or carer sign an agreement on the student’s behalf.
Students need to:
a) Comply with instructions given by teachers at all times. Attend every day required, unless
they are legally excused, be punctual for the program, event or activity and be prepared
to strive to achieve the highest standards of learning.
b) Behave safely, considerately and responsibly, including when traveling to and from the
program, event or activity.
c) Show respect at all times for program, event or activity coordinators, teachers, other
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school staff, tutors, and helpers, including following rules specific to the program, event or
activity
d) Cooperate with, and treat other students and adults involved in a learning activity with
courtesy and dignity.
e) Resolve conflict respectfully, calmly and fairly.
f) Maintain a neat appearance, including complying with the requirements of the program,
event or activities uniform, dress or costume requirements.
g) Respect property belonging to themselves, the venue and others.
Note: The department has a duty of care to all students, and provides a safe and secure
learning environment for all of its students, including where the student is involved in an
approved activity away from his or her school. Student behaviour that affects the safety of
others, including but not limited to, any form of violence, harassment, bullying, intimidation
or discrimination against anyone, will not be tolerated. Possession of weapons, illegal drugs,
alcohol or tobacco will not be tolerated.
Consequences for breaches of the Behaviour Code for Students at a program, event
or activity conducted by The Arts Unit
The Leader of The Arts Unit, in consultation with the relevant school principal, may deal with
any breaches of this code by imposing appropriate consequences which may include
exclusion from the program, event or activity.
As a result of a breach of the Behaviour Code for Students, a student may face disciplinary
action at his or her school. In cases of serious misbehaviour by a student, including but not
limited to violence or possession of illegal drugs, this may result in suspension or expulsion.
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PRINCIPAL CONFIRMATION FORM
PLEASE RETURN THIS FORM BEFORE MONDAY 14 SEPTEMBER 2015
For more information please see page 27.
School: __________________________________________________________________________
Contact Teacher Name: _____________________________________________________________
Category: ________________________________________________________________________
(e.g. combined dance)
Total Number of Students involved in the 2015 Schools Spectacular in the above category: _______
I confirm that all students in the above group have returned the 2015 Schools Spectacular Participation
and Consent Deed.
I also confirm that I will ensure all supervising adults (including volunteer parent or community helpers)
have completed the necessary Working with Children Check documentation in accordance with the NSW
DEC Working with Children Check Policy.
Principal’s Name: ___________________________________________________________________
Principal’s Signature: _______________________________________________ Date: ___ /___ /___
Please return this form to Jules Antelmi before Monday 14 September.
Fax: (02) 9569 6878
Email: [email protected]
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