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@ The Arts Unit

The NSW Department of Education, Arts Unit, provides opportunities for NSW students and teachers to teach, learn and lead in creative, performing and literature and language arts.

We believe whoever you are, wherever you are, you understand the value of engaging in the arts and have an opportunity to do so.

It all ads up
engagement

All students can engage with The Arts Unit programs, activities and events, in the classroom as well as an extension of local school and network programs​​.

Excerpt of Unaipon, performed by the Aboriginal Dance Company at the State Dance Festival, 2019
leadership

​Professional learning developed by Arts Unit specialists, and enriched by industry professionals, support teachers to take a leadership role in embedding arts at their school and model best-practice arts teaching.

Mime and Machine
opportunity

Exceptional opportunities to build skills, challenge practice and showcase excellence, are provided through high profile performance, exhibition and competition opportunities.

 

About The Arts Unit

The NSW Department of Education has a purpose to prepare young people for rewarding lives as engaged citizens in a complex and dynamic society.

The Arts Unit plays an important role in achieving this purpose. We believe in every student and provide inclusive, high-quality programs across the arts, language and literacy, and zoo education. Our programs give students opportunities to engage, create and learn in meaningful ways.

We support all students to grow and achieve their potential. We also provide targeted opportunities through inspiring High Potential and Gifted Education, helping schools to identify, nurture and develop students’ talents.

Our work is grounded in public education and focused on equity, excellence and aspiration, so every student has the opportunity to learn, thrive and succeed.

How do I get involved?

 

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The Arts Unit 2024 – Programs promo

Our partners

The Arts Unit acknowledges partners that together deliver a range of initiatives to support quality arts education.

Behaviour code for students

All students participating in The Arts Unit activities are expected to abide by the Behaviour code for students.

Privacy policy

Read about The DoE privacy information. 

Eligibility

Eligibility for home schooled and distance education students

Children registered for home schooling are not eligible to participate in NSW Department of Education programs delivered by The Arts Unit, which are designed specifically for students enrolled in NSW public schools.

Under the Education Act 1990, a child must either be enrolled in a school or registered for home schooling, not both.

Students enrolled in NSW public school distance education may be eligible to participate where they are substantially enrolled in a distance education school. Home-schooled students and students enrolled in non-government schools who are enrolled in distance education for a single subject are not eligible to participate in The Arts Unit programs.

While participation in programs is limited, The Arts Unit offers a range of learning resources through its online library. These resources can be used by teachers and students in the classroom or explored at home by students, families and the wider community.

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