2012 School Program

Exhibition programs, workshops, teachers events, behind the scenes tours and much more!
2012 Program K-12 (PDF 602KB)

WORKSHOPS and video conferences

	Seeking Shakespeare! (Stage 3 and 4) This two hour learning program enables students to uncover, engage with and use the Shakespearana treasures. Take a virtual tour of the Shakespeare Room and the Mitchell Library! Seeing Shakespeare school program (690 KB)
	Antarctica uncovered! (Stage 3 Gifted and Talented students) This three hour workshop enables students to explore, interpret and create their own response to the world-renowed Antarctic collection. Video: Antarctica uncovered! Antarctica Uncovered! school program (540 KB)
	Video Conferences Engage with our collections and experts via video conference. Bookings are made through the DART website. What would you like to see? Email requests here!
	Student Voice What do young people have to say about our collections? Video: On Sale! Shops and Shopping exhibition.

EXHIBITION PROGRAM

All programs are curriculum-linked and tailored to meet the individual needs of learners. Activities include educator led tours, tactiles and workshops.

	Mr JW Lewin: Wild Art 5 March - 27 May The life and times of John William Lewin (1770-1819), the first free professional artist to settle in Australia. Special Teacher Preview Event (PDF 750KB) Primary learning kit (PDF 914 KB) Secondary learning kit (PDF 1.28 MB) Pre visit PowerPoint (PPSX 960 KB)
	Sydney Morning Herald Photos 1440 14 July - 5 Aug This exhibition features prints and multimedia of the best work by Sydney Morning Herald photographers.
	World Press Photos 2012 14 July - 5 Aug This annual exhibition features the award-winning photographs from the prestigious World Press Photo contest for press photography.
	Patrick White 20 August - 28 October Marking the centenary of Patrick White's birth, this exhibition explores the life of Australia's only Nobel Prize winning writer.
	Time in Motion: 50 Years of the Australian Ballet 12 Nov - 10 Feb 2013 Marking 50 years of the Australian Ballet, this exhibition will revolve around the key production Swan Lake.

for teachers

We offer a range of events for primary and high school teachers.

	Digital Resources for Learning Terms one, two, three and four Research skills for Society and Culture teachers 2 March Primary teachers History professional learning day 11 May and 27 October An Evening with Lewin 8 March: special preview event for history, visual arts and primary school teachers.
For HSC Students A range of events and resources are available for HSC students
	HSC history Extension Seminar Day 7 November Video: History Extension Day 1st November 2011 HSC Society and Culture - Personal Interest Projects (PIPs)
For students k-12 Online resources
	Learning resources K-12

For other events, refer to our 2012 Program K-12 (PDF 602KB)

Extra information

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Booking an excursion

All student groups must be accompanied by an adequate number of supervising adults. Appropriate supervision and adult interaction enhances the student's experience and learning. The duty of care resides with the teacher in charge of the excursion. Our guidelines are:

Kindergarten – Year 2: 1 adult per 5 students
Year 3 – Year 6: 1 adult per 10 students
Secondary students: 1 adult per 20 students

Read our venue and safety information for school excursions (PDF 37.1KB)

Helpful hints for enjoying your excursion (PDF 21.6KB)