Creative Cast

In this episode, Creative Arts Curriculum Advisor John Gill is joined by Marcus Wright to explore what it means to be a promoter in the music industry. Marcus Wright is a Newcastle-based music promoter and booking agent, and owner of the entertainment company Big Apache. Marcus shares his experience and insights from his work connecting artists with audiences and shaping live music events as a promoter within the music industry.The Backstage pass unit will be published on the Department’s Music 7-10 website in 2026.Join the statewide staffroom to stay up to date with our latest releases.

In this episode, Creative Arts Curriculum Advisor John Gill is joined by Anna McPherson to explore what it means to be a music journalist in the music industry. Anna McPherson is a music journalist, digital media creator, and founder of Salty Sounds Music. Through her work, Anna brings a distinct perspective on music, media and her approach to working with artists. She shares insights from her experience as a music journalist within the music industry.The Backstage pass unit will be published on the Department’s Music 7-10 website in 2026.Join the statewide staffroom to stay up to date with our latest releases.

In this episode, Creative Arts Curriculum Advisor John Gill is joined by Benny McIntyre to explore what it means to be a performer in the music industry. Benny is lead singer and guitarist of Rum Jungle, a highly successful Newcastle-based four-piece indie rock band. Benny shares insights from his musical journey and experience performing within the music industry.The Backstage pass unit will be published on the Department’s Music 7-10 website in 2026.Join the statewide staffroom to stay up to date with our latest releases.

In this episode, Creative Arts Curriculum Advisor John Gill is joined by Chloe Gill to explore what it means to be a singer-songwriter in the music industry. Chloe is a Newcastle-based multi-instrumentalist, performer, and singer-songwriter. As an independent artist with an authentic sound, Chloe’s work is distinguished by her storytelling, evocative melodies, and compelling voice. She shares insights from her work as a singer-songwriter within the music industry.The Backstage pass unit will be published on the Department’s Music 7-10 website in 2026.Join the statewide staffroom to stay up to date with our latest releases.

In this episode, Creative Arts Curriculum Advisor John Gill is joined by Professor Philip McIntyre to explore what it means to be a manager in the music industry. Philip has had an extensive career as a songwriter, musician, record producer, video maker, and audio engineer. He currently works as a communication and media scholar in the School of Humanities, Creative Industries, and Social Sciences at the University of Newcastle.The Backstage pass unit will be published on the Department’s Music 7-10 website in 2026.Join the statewide staffroom to stay up to date with our latest releases.

In this episode, Creative Arts Curriculum Advisor John Gill is joined by Gareth Hudson to explore what it means to be a producer in the music industry. Gareth shares insights from his journey as a musician, composer, teacher, and record producer, including how he began recording music for himself and others. Gareth reflects on how these experiences and his passion for the craft ultimately led him to pursue music production as a full-time career.The Backstage pass unit will be published on the Department’s Music 7-10 website in 2026.Join the statewide staffroom to stay up to date with our latest releases.

In this episode, Creative Arts curriculum advisor Alex Papasavvas speaks with teachers Anni Gifford and Miriam O’Rance from James Fallon High School, ex-student Shanaya Quinn, and Duncan Smith OAM and Jakida Smith from Wiradjuri Echoes Consultancy. Listen to a deep discussion about how the school worked with Wiradjuri Echoes to establish Maliyan Mob, a student-led Aboriginal dance group, and the Cultural Protocols developed and followed throughout this successful long-term partnership.Note: Throughout this podcast terms such as First Nations or Indigenous are used. In NSW public schools, 'Aboriginal' or 'Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander' are preferred. This podcast contains the name of a deceased person.To learn more, visit our resource Cultural Protocols and practices in Creative Arts or join the Creative Arts statewide staffroom.

In this episode, Creative arts curriculum advisor Jackie King and Aboriginal Education Advisor Dominique Higgins are joined by Barkindji Song Woman Nancy Bates to discuss her song "I Belong: As I Walk on My Country" which is the first song to be studied in the Stage 4 unit Bigger than the song. The discussion reveals the story behind the song, and also the permissions and protocols Nancy would like teachers and students to consider when engaging with her song in the classroom.  The Bigger than the song unit will be published on the Department’s Music 7-10 website in 2026.  Note: Throughout this podcast terms such as First Nations or Indigenous are used. In NSW public schools, 'Aboriginal' or 'Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander' are preferred. 

In this episode, Creative arts curriculum advisor Jackie King and Aboriginal Education Advisor Dominique Higgins are joined by Dharug Knowledge Holders Jasmine Seymour and Debbie Smith from the Bayala Aboriginal Corporation.  They are actively involved in Dharug language research, curriculum development, community teaching, and the broader revitalisation movement, with work grounded in cultural responsibility, community authority, and the collective care required to ensure Dharug continues to grow for future generations.  Their songs “Yanma Ngurrawa” and “Ngarra Badhu,” are included in the Stage 4 unit Bigger than the song and we discuss the Language, story, protocols and permissions for teachers and students to learn these songs.   Bigger than the song unit will be published on the Department’s Music 7-10 website in 2026.   Note: Throughout this podcast terms such as First Nations or Indigenous are used. In NSW public schools, 'Aboriginal' or 'Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander' are preferred. 

In this episode, Creative arts curriculum advisor Jackie King and Aboriginal Education Advisor Dominique Higgins are joined by Gumbaynggirr, Yamatji and Noongar singer and songwriter, Emma Donovan to discuss her songs ‘Warrell Creek’ and ‘Mob March’ which are to be studied in the Stage 4 unit Bigger than the song. The discussion reveals the story behind the songs and Emma’s collaboration with The Putbacks, and also the permissions and protocols Emma would like teachers and students to consider when engaging with her songs in the classroom.  Bigger than the song unit will be published on the Department’s Music 7-10 website in 2026.  Note: Throughout this podcast terms such as First Nations or Indigenous are used. In NSW public schools, 'Aboriginal' or 'Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander' are preferred. 

In this episode, Creative arts curriculum advisor Jackie King and Aboriginal Education Advisor Dominique Higgins are joined by Dr Aunty Jacinta Tobin who is a proud Dharug descendant of mixed heritage. In the Stage 4 unit Bigger than the Song, students will investigate Jacinta’s work with The Preatures on the song Yanada and explore the process of their collaboration. This discussion unpacks Indigenous Cultural Intellectual Property (ICIP) and the importance of following Cultural protocols and seeking permissions when engaging with Aboriginal Language and story.   Bigger than the song unit will be published on the Department’s Music 7-10 website in 2026.   Note: Throughout this podcast terms such as First Nations or Indigenous are used. In NSW public schools, 'Aboriginal' or 'Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander' are preferred. 

In this episode, designer and drama teacher, Judith Hoddinott, shares her deep knowledge and extensive experience of the plays on the text list for Individual Projects in the 2025–2027 HSC Drama Course Prescriptions, in conversation with Creative Arts advisor, Angus Lamb. 

In this episode, Tahnae Luke speaks with Sam Foster and Hayden Jones, the founders of Shock Therapy Arts, about the company's approach to devising that uses “epic values to engage, provoke, inspire, and connect”. Listen to a dynamic discussion about their process as they detail how they bring an idea from a conversation to a fully formed show.

In this episode, Creative arts advisor Alison Tenorio speaks with Sydney composer Ella Macens and Queensland-based performers Louise King, Therese Milanovic, and Christa Powell from Muses Trio. Listen to this episode to explore the perspectives of the composer and the performer through Ella's piece 'Eternity', Movement II from The Brightest Star in the Night. This episode supports the Stage 5 Music unit, Music of our solar system.  Biographies: Ella Macens is one of Australia's most celebrated young composers, drawing upon elements of her Latvian heritage and fusing these with her love of popular and classical music. Her language is rooted in a deeply evocative and sensitive musical aesthetic, for which she is becoming well-known in Australia and beyond. She has been commissioned by prominent ensembles, including the Sydney and Melbourne Symphony Orchestras, and has worked with various choirs and chamber groups around the world. Ella holds a Masters degree in Composition from the Sydney Conservatorium, which she completed under the guidance of Professor Matthew Hindson AM. Her accolades include the Frank Hutchens Scholarship for Composition and the Fine Music FM Young Composer Award, and in 2023 she was a finalist in the Australian Art Music Awards. Ella has participated in prestigious programs like the Sydney Conservatorium of Music Composing Women program and the Tasmanian Symphony Orchestra Australian Composers' School. Ella is also a dedicated music educator and holds the position of Associate Lecturer in Composition at the Sydney Conservatorium of Music.  Louise King, cellist of Muses Trio, is the Artistic Director of Cello Dreaming, where she teaches, produces concerts, and mentors young musicians. She serves as Music Director for the Southern Cross Soloists Winter Music School and tutors for the Australian and Queensland Youth Orchestras. After moving to Australia in 2003, Louise became a freelance musician, performing with a range of orchestras and chamber ensembles. She also collaborates with singer-songwriters like Katie Noonan and international artists such as Il Divo and Josh Groban and creates new works with composers, choreographers, and artists.  Therese Milanovic is the pianist for Muses Trio and a dedicated performer, educator, and advocate for musicians’ health. After overcoming a decade of playing-related injuries through the Taubman Approach, she became Australia's first Taubman Instructor and is now its most experienced teacher. Therese promotes injury prevention and rehabilitation, offering online learning, consultations, and workshops for music educators. As a performer, she collaborates with musicians, has worked with Topology, and has performed internationally. She also focuses on chamber music, promoting lesser-known repertoire, particularly new works and compositions by women.  Christa Powell is as comfortable in the theatre pit as she is in character wardrobe on stage, or playing choreographed violin solos for the many dance companies she collaborates with. She excels in diverse settings, from orchestras to playing with Led Zeppelin and performing solo violin in Heidi Duckler Dance Theatre. As a founding member and creative director of Topology, one of Australia’s leading creative arts organisations, she created the award-winning Top Up program. Christa is a highly respected performance artist, violinist, and session musician and when she is not playing with Topology or for theatre, she performs a wide range of contemporary chamber music, her long-held passion.

In this episode, Tahnae Luke speaks with Adriane Daff, one of the core artists of The Last Great Hunt, about the company's approach to devising that aims to create “rigorous, relevant and engaging original theatre”. Listen to an insightful discussion about the collaborative processes used by their non-hierarchical company.

In this episode Creative Arts Curriculum Officer, Eleisha Taylor, speaks with Tamara Mitchell about Major study appreciation. Listen to an insightful discussion that unpacks this major study option and details approaches to teaching the content that aims to optimise student success.

In this episode, Carolyn Mattick speaks with Emily Ayoub, artistic director of Clockfire Theatre, about the company's approach to creating highly visual and physical performance works through a process of collaborative play. Listen to an insightful discussion that unlocks the devising processes (influenced by Emily's training at the Jacques Lecoq Theatre School) used by the ensemble to create original devised theatre.NSW DoE teachers can join the Statewide Staffroom through https://bit.ly/creativeartsSWSR

In this episode, Creative Arts Curriculum Officer Eleisha Taylor speaks with Shea Atchison from Orange High School and former student Zara Dimmock from Tuggerah Lakes Secondary College about the dance interview. Listen to the way Shea approaches the teaching, learning and assessment of the interview in her classroom practices and how Zara prepared for the interview throughout her HSC year and the support this understanding has provided in her budding professional dance career.NSW DoE teachers can join the Statewide Staffroom through https://bit.ly/creativeartsSWSR

In this episode, creative arts curriculum officer Helen Yip speaks with Louise Halpin from the Art Gallery of New South Wales about unlocking students' practice in visual arts. As an experienced educator and curator of the ARTEXPRESS 2022 exhibition, Louise shares her expertise and insights into how visual arts teachers can use the exhibition as a learning tool to unlock students' artmaking process, with a focus on the HSC body of work.NSW DoE teachers can join the Statewide Staffroom through https://bit.ly/creativeartsSWSR

In this episode, Music 1 HSC Strategy Stage 6 Curriculum Advisor Alex Manton speaks with Australian composers Holly Harrison and Jessica Wells about two of their works performed by Australia's leading art music ensemble, 'Ensemble Offspring'. Also joining the discussion is the Artistic Director and percussionist of Ensemble Offspring, Claire Edwardes. Listen to an insightful discussion that unlocks the compositional process used in two Australian music compositions of the last 25 years through the composer and performer lens.NSW DoE teachers can join the Statewide Staffroom through https://bit.ly/creativeartsSWSRMusic teaching resources can be found on the Creative Arts Curriculum website https://bit.ly/CACurriculumGuest biosHolly Harrison is a composer, educator and drummer from Western Sydney whose music explores the juxtaposition of styles and genres. Holly specialises in music for wind band, orchestra and chamber ensembles.Jessica Wells has obtained a Master of Music in composition from the Sydney Conservatorium and a Master of Arts in Screen Composition from AFTRS. Her career has blossomed as a composer, orchestrator, and arranger for concerts, films, theatre and album recordings. Jess’ concert works range from solo harp through to full symphony orchestra.Claire Edwardes has performed on the set of Play School to the mainstage at the Sydney Opera House, and has been coined ‘the sorceress of percussion’ (City News, Canberra). She is the only Australian to win the 'APRA Art Music Award for Excellence by an Individual' three times and is the recent recipient of an Order of Australia. Claire leaps between her role as Artistic Director of Ensemble Offspring and concerto performances with all of the Australian and New Zealand orchestras plus numerous European orchestras.

In this episode, Creative Arts Project Advisor Jackie King speaks with Lindfield Learning Village's Deputy Principals Amy Murphy and Shae Dunbar about inspiring mastery in the creative arts. Listen to an insightful discussion unpacking the assessment of mastery in the creative arts and building a culture of collaboration through trans disciplinary learning. NSW DoE teachers can join the Statewide Staffroom through https://bit.ly/creativeartsSWSR

In this episode, Creative Arts Project Advisor Jackie King speaks with Kirsty McRae from Kincumber High School on the Central Coast about assessment in dance. Listen to the way Kirsty structures her Stage 5 assessment tasks to set students up for success in writing about dance, unpacking dance works and crafting essay questions.NSW DoE teachers can join the Statewide Staffroom through https://bit.ly/creativeartsSWSR

In this episode, Creative Arts Curriculum Officer Alex Papasavvas speaks with Tamara Lawry from Dubbo School of Distance Education and Jessica McCarthy from Mosman High School about the 2021 school year in visual arts. Listen to each guest unpack the challenges and opportunities that impacted their teaching during the statewide lockdown periods, and consider how this will shape their planning for 2022 with the question 'where to from here?'NSW DoE teachers can join the Statewide Staffroom through https://bit.ly/creativeartsSWSR

In this episode, Creative Arts Curriculum Officer Alex Manton speaks with Michael Rohanek from Ultimo TAFE, Matthew Hindson from Sydney Conservatorium and Julian Gough from the Australian Institute of Music about post school music pathways. Listen to each guest unpack the various courses on offer for music students and how the Stage 6 Music course can prepare students for further study.NSW DoE teachers can join the Statewide Staffroom through https://bit.ly/creativeartsSWSR

In this episode, the Creative Arts Curriculum team announce the winners of the Creative Casting Call and speak to the teachers of the winning works. Listen to Erin Douglas from Winmalee High School and Aimee Rossler from Coonabarabran High School, unpack the teaching and learning strategies they used when participating in the creative casting call initiative.NSW DoE teachers can join the Statewide Staffroom through https://bit.ly/creativeartsSWSR

In this episode, creative arts curriculum officer Ravenna Gregory speaks with Lisa Jinga about the text list for the drama HSC individual projects. Listen to an overview of each of the plays on the current HSC drama prescriptions list. This unpacking of key ideas and characteristics will support teachers and students in shortlisting plays for the design and director's folio projects.NSW DoE teachers can join the Statewide Staffroom through https://bit.ly/creativeartsSWSRMore about this episode

In this episode dance teachers Clare Johnson from Gymea Technology High School and Carla Cherrie from Kirrawee High School discuss core appreciation and the written exam in dance. Listen to an insightful discussion about engaging students online and revision tips for the HSC Core Appreciation Dance Exam.NSW DoE teachers can join the Statewide Staffroom through https://bit.ly/creativeartsSWSR

In this episode, Creative Arts Curriculum Officer Alex Papasavvas speaks with Tasma Crosswell and Claire Ryan from the Rural Learning Exchange. Hear about the highlights and challenges of teaching Creative Arts in rural and remote New South Wales, as well as various support programs such as the new Rural Learning Exchange pilot program for visual arts. For more information on the Rural Learning Exchange visit https://bit.ly/RuralLearningEx To access the Creative Arts resources mentioned in this podcast go to the Creative Arts Curriculum website https://bit.ly/CACurriculum NSW DoE teachers can join the Creative Arts Statewide Staffroom https://bit.ly/creativeartsSWSR

In this episode our Creative Arts Curriculum Officer Ravenna Gregory speaks with Belinda Farr-Jones and Jane McDavitt about the drama written exam. Listen to an insightful discussion on engaging students in theatrical experiences to improve their writing for the HSC.You can access the professional learning discussed in this podcast through this link https://bit.ly/writtenexamPLNSW DoE teachers can join the Statewide Staffroom through https://bit.ly/creativeartsSWSR

Listen as Creative Arts Curriculum team members Jackie King and Alex Papasavvas explore modernism, postmodernism and contemporary practices in Australian art history, when discussing a new Stage 6 case study titled Conversations and Appropriation in the Artworld.View the resource on the Creative Arts Curriculum webpage or click on the following link. https://bit.ly/VAcasestudiesNSW DoE teachers can join the Statewide Staffroom through https://bit.ly/creativeartsSWSR

In this episode our Creative Arts Curriculum Officer Alex Manton speaks with Helene Galettis about the concepts of music. Listen to an insightful discussion on music theory, engaging students with the concepts of music, and an extensive list of revision tips for the HSC.NSW DoE teachers can join the Statewide Staffroom through https://bit.ly/creativeartsSWSR

In this episode, Creative Arts Curriculum team members Jackie King and Alex Manton unpack a series of resources released on the NSW Department of Education website to support programming Aboriginal histories and perspectives in Music. This discussion links our Stage 4 and 5 music resources to our previous podcast Think Tank - Aboriginal perspectives in the music classroom.View the resources through the NSW Department of Education website, or use the following link.https://bit.ly/s4s5musicNSW DoE teachers can join the Statewide Staffroom through https://bit.ly/creativeartsSWSR

In this episode our 7-12 Visual Arts Advisor Kathrine Kyriacou speaks with Dr Karen Maras about The Conceptual Framework. Listeners will be engaged through a discussion of the history and development of the framework, and exploration of how it is intertwined with the content of the Visual Arts Syllabus.NSW DoE teachers can join the Statewide Staffroom through https://bit.ly/creativeartsSWSR

In this episode, Creative Arts Project Advisor Jackie King speaks with dance teachers, Julia Livingston, Rebecca Fishburn and Kirsty Mcrae, to unpack the Juliet and Romeo teacher and student resource recently released on the NSW Department of Education website. This discussion unpacks the resource, the Dance Syllabus, and strategies for teaching core appreciation.View the resource through the NSW Department of Education website, or use the following links.https://bit.ly/MatsekJRNSW DoE teachers can join the Statewide Staffroom through https://bit.ly/creativeartsSWSR

In this episode creative arts curriculum officer Alex Manton speaks with Dr Thomas Fienberg from Evans High School and Aboriginal outcomes and partnerships advisor Anthony Galuzzo about Aboriginal perspectives in the music classroom. We discuss various approaches regarding strategies for addressing Aboriginal perspectives in a culturally sensitive way, through the study of a range of resources aimed at improving outcomes for Aboriginal students.See the Evans High School Year 12 NAIDOC Concert project here - https://bit.ly/yr12projectNOTE- the full video can be found on the Evans High School Facebook page. NSW DoE teachers can join the Statewide Staffroom through https://bit.ly/creativeartsSWSR

In this episode we chat to Brian Shand from Coonabarabran High School and Melanie Cassin from Bossley Park High School about their approach to programming Year 12 case studies. Topics include, artists and content, student writing support, and unpacking the syllabus objective of Art criticism and Art history.NSW DoE teachers can join the Statewide Staffroom through https://bit.ly/creativeartsSWSR

In this episode, Creative Arts Curriculum team members Jackie King and Alex Papasavvas unpack a series of resources released on the NSW Department of Education website to support programming for the core content in Visual Arts. This discussion unpacks the Frames resource, Stage 6 scaffolds, pedagogical and assessment strategies, syllabus requirements and approaches for teaching visual arts.View the resources through the NSW Department of Education website, or use the following links.Stage 6 Scaffolds http://bit.ly/framesscaffoldProgramming for the Frames http://bit.ly/VAprogrammingNSW DoE teachers can join the Statewide Staffroom through https://bit.ly/creativeartsSWSR

In this episode, the Creative Arts Curriculum Team discuss the high leverage teaching strategies that aim to support teachers to improve student achievement and to increase the number of students who achieve in top bands in the HSC. Through unpacking the strategies together, the team explore ways they can be implemented to engage Visual Arts, Music and Drama students in Stage 6.NSW DoE teachers can join the Statewide Staffroom through https://bit.ly/creativeartsSWSR

In this episode, Creative Arts Curriculum team members Jackie King and Kathrine Kyriacou unpack the Assessing Visual Arts Bodies of Work resource released last year on the NSW Department of Education website. Through unpacking the resource and how it now can be used as a classroom tool, pedagogical and assessment strategies, syllabus requirements and approaches to teaching visual arts are explored.View the unit of work through the NSW Department of Education website, or use this link to go directly to the resource http://bit.ly/assessingVANSW DoE teachers can join the Statewide Staffroom through https://bit.ly/creativeartsSWSR

In this episode, creative arts curriculum officer Alex Manton speaks with Jess Van Ree from Macarthur Anglican School and Patrick Wong from James Ruse Agricultural High School about the written HSC exams for Music 1 and Music 2. Through unpacking the aural and musicology papers, a range of teaching, assessment and feedback strategies are explored.NSW DoE teachers can join the Statewide Staffroom through https://bit.ly/creativeartsSWSR

In this episode, Creative Arts Curriculum team members Jackie King and Alex Manton unpack a Preliminary Music unit of work recently released on the NSW Department of Education website. Through unpacking the resource, pedagogical and assessment strategies, syllabus requirements and approaches to teaching music are explored.View the unit of work through the NSW Department of Education website, or use this link to go directly to the resource http://bit.ly/prelimmusic1 NSW DoE teachers can join the Statewide Staffroom through https://bit.ly/creativeartsSWSR

In this episode, creative arts curriculum officer Ravenna Gregory speaks with Simone Museth from Byron Bay High School and Bro Reveleigh from Smith's Hill High School in Wollongong about the group devised performance in drama. Through unpacking the challenges and highlights of the GP, strategies for group formation, a process for devising, assessment and feedback strategies and the magic of the group devised performance are explored.NSW DoE teachers can join the Creative Arts Statewide Staffroom https://bit.ly/creativeartsSWSR

In this episode, Creative Arts Curriculum team members Jackie King and Ravenna Gregory unpack a Preliminary Drama unit of work recently released on the NSW Department of Education website. Through unpacking the resource, pedagogical and assessment strategies, syllabus requirements and approaches to teaching drama are explored.View the unit of work through the NSW Department of Education website, or use this link to go directly to the resource http://bit.ly/preliminarydramaresourceNSW DoE teachers can join the Statewide Staffroom through https://bit.ly/creativeartsSWSR

In this episode, creative arts project advisor Jackie King explores topics in Stage 5 Dance and linking co-curricular Stage 4 programs to the curriculum with Shea Atchison from Orange High School and Amelia Morello from East Hills Girls Technology High School.​If you are a NSW Department of Education teacher you can join the Statewide Staffroom at http://bit.ly/creativeartsSWSR

In this episode Creative Arts Curriculum Officer Ravenna Gregory explores some exciting topics in Drama with teachers Sonia Byrnes from Tempe High School in Sydney and Lachlan Glasby from Wollumbin High School in Northern NSW.If you are a NSW Department of Education teacher you can join the Statewide Staffroom at http://bit.ly/creativeartsSWSR

In this episode, Creative Arts Project Advisor Jackie King speaks with Kate Champion, who is a director and choreographer with over 30 years experience across multiple artforms. Some of her credits include founding Force Majeure dance company, choreographing the stage productions of Dirty Dancing and most recently directing My Brilliant Career with Belvoir St Theatre. A very interesting chat exploring the human element of the arts.NSW DoE teachers can get involved in the conversation by joining the Statewide Staffroom at http://bit.ly/creativeartsSWSR

In this episode Creative Arts Curriculum Officer Alex Papasavvas explores Stage 4 content in Visual Arts with teachers Alison Jones from Willyama High School in Broken Hill and Sophia Kintominas from East Hills Girls Technology High School in South Western Sydney.If you are a NSW Department of Education teacher you can join the Statewide Staffroom at http://bit.ly/creativeartsSWSR

In this episode Creative Arts Project Advisor Jackie King speaks to inspirational young actor Callan Purcell about his work as both an actor and workshop facilitator in schools. His theatre credits include working with the Frantic Assembly and performing in Australian productions of Hair, Bran Nue Dae and the upcoming hit musical Hamilton. The podcast explores post school pathways for students, Callan's career and how to enhance a Drama program through co-curricular activities.NSW Department of Education teachers are encouraged to join the Statewide Staffroom at http://bit.ly/creativeartsSWSR for further resources.

In this episode Creative Arts Curriculum Officer Alex Manton explores Stage 4 and 5 content in Music with Tahnee Arnold from Willyama High School in Broken Hill and Kerri Lacey from Kirrawee High School in Southern Sydney.If you are a NSW Department of Education teacher you can join the Statewide Staffroom at http://bit.ly/creativeartsSWSR

In this episode we introduce the new Creative Arts Curriculum Team and learn about the people and the support available for Creative Arts teachers across NSW. We also discuss our podcast plans for the term and how you can connect with the team and other Creative Arts colleagues across NSW.If you are a NSW Department of Education teacher you can join the Statewide Staffroom at http://bit.ly/creativeartsSWSR