Inspired by a new mission, Dubbo South Public School is reimagining how it supports the creativity of its students.

“Together, we champion each child’s potential within an inclusive learning community,” is the primary school’s new mission.

Last term, instead of the usual end-of-term-one craft activities, the school made space for students and staff to explore the creative arts in depth.

A series of 13 high potential and gifted education workshops and one special excursion were introduced to enrich and extend students' talents.

In total, 351 experiences were offered to students who demonstrated natural abilities in imagination, invention and originality during their fortnightly creative arts day.

The workshops included visual arts, singing, Japanese art, ukulele, drama, dance and tuned percussion – each specially designed to nurture and challenge students from Kindergarten to Year 6.

These learning opportunities were curated to ignite passion and deepen engagement across artistic disciplines.

Students also had the chance to work alongside award-winning film composer Erifili Davis, spending a day developing their own short films.

The creative experience continued with a backstage tour of the Dubbo Regional Theatre, offering an inspiring insight into the world behind the curtain.

“High expectations and effective, explicit, evidence-based teaching create optimal learning environments for our students to be challenged and engaged in achieving their creative potential,” Dubbo South Public School principal Sharon Allman said.

“Students had a wonderful time extending their understanding and skills in the company of a passionate teacher and peers who share their interests. The joy these sessions sparked was not only evident in the students’ beaming smiles, but also in the sophistication of their creative works.”

Special thanks and congratulations go to our outstanding teaching team including Mrs Rowena Gay, Mrs Alexandra Prince, Mr Robert Tarry, Mrs Anthea Lidgard, Mrs Amanda Jarvis, and Mrs Virginia Herbertson.

Our teachers’ dedication and expertise brought these meaningful learning experiences to life.

Dubbo South Public School continues to invest in creating inclusive, high-impact learning experiences that celebrate each child’s unique strengths and potential.