Primary Aboriginal Dance Workshop - application form 2024

This is an exciting one day workshop for primary students (Years 3 to 6) who identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander and attend a NSW public school. The workshop is suitable for both experienced and non-experienced dancers.

These energetic and engaging workshops are run by a team of experienced First Nations dance tutors in collaboration with the NSW Department of Education Arts Unit. Throughout the workshop, students will explore contemporary Indigenous dance and movement.

Applications close Friday 22 March

Venues and dates

Term 2 Week 2  

  • Tuesday 7 May – Bourke Public School
  • Wednesday 8 May – Brewarrina Central School
  • Thursday 9 May – Nyngan Public School

Term 2 Week 3

  • Monday 13 May – Estella Public School 
  • Tuesday 14 May – Galungara Public School
  • Wednesday 15 May – Cardiff South Public School
  • Thursday 16 May – Curran Public School
  • Friday 17 May – Moruya Public School 

Workshop information 

  • Face-to-face workshops from 9:30 am – 2:30 pm
  • Participation fee: $33.00 per student
  • Open to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students in Years 3 to 6
  • Teachers are required to upload a payment advice form into their application.
  • Teachers are required to retain copies of the Authority to Film and Record form for each participating student.

Contact details

Should you have any queries, please contact us at artsinitiatives@det.nsw.edu.au

 

Regional NSW

Primary Aboriginal Dance Workshops

Program Dance
Years 3 to 6 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students
Develop cultural awareness and dance skills.

 

Group of young students dancing and reaching towards the sky

Application process

Students attending workshops with a teacher

  1. Up to 10 students per school can attend the workshop as a group.
  2. Complete this online application form, including all your students' details and contact teacher information.
  3. Complete the  Authority to Film - Primary Aboriginal Dance Workshops 2024 (PDF 255.08 KB)
  4. Complete and upload the  Payment advice form - 2024 Primary Aboriginal dance workshops (DOCX 72.21 KB)

Unaccompanied students attending the workshop

  1. A maximum of 2 students can attend the workshops unaccompanied.
  2. Email a request for the unaccompanied students to attend for approval to the Program Coordinator – Ashley Napoleoni
  3. Complete this online application form, including the unaccompanied students' details and contact teacher information.
  4. Authority to Film - Primary Aboriginal Dance Workshops 2024 (PDF 255.08 KB) Student must complete the 
  5. ​​​​Student must complete the  Unaccompanied student medical form - 2024 Primary Aboriginal dance workshops (DOCX 22.09 KB)
  6. Complete and upload the Payment advice form - 2024 Primary Aboriginal dance workshops (DOCX 72.21 KB)

Please note - all unaccompanied student paperwork must be completed and returned prior to the start of the program.

Important information

In the event of injury, no personal injury insurance cover is provided by the NSW Department of Education for students in relation to school sporting activities, physical education lessons or any other school activity. The department’s public liability cover is fault-based and limited to breaches by the department of its duty of care to students that may result in claims for compensation.

Parents/carers are advised to assess the level and extent of their child’s involvement in the activity when deciding whether additional insurance cover is required prior to their child’s involvement in the program. Personal accident insurance cover is available through normal retail insurance outlets.

Privacy notice

The information requested in this note is being collected by the NSW Department of Education. The department will use the information in connection with your student's participation in this event for the following purposes:

  1. administration;
  2. communication with parents/carers; and
  3. for the health, safety and welfare of your student.

The department might share the information requested in this note with health care providers in the event that your student requires urgent medical attention. All personal information will be held securely and disposed of securely when no longer needed.

You have the right to access and correct the information you provide in this note. If you wish to do so, please contact The Arts Unit on 02 8512 1100 Locked Bag 1500, Petersham NSW 2049 

Specific privacy information

The department will use information about your student's

  • Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander status for the purpose of implementing its Aboriginal Education Policy.
  • Identified additional support information to ensure appropriate learning adjustments are in place.

The provision of Aboriginal/Torres Strait Islander status or gender status is voluntary, and not providing either of them will not impact on your student's participation. All other additional support information requested in this form is voluntary.

School information

Contact teacher information

Teaching position

Workshop details

How will your students be attending the workshop?

Participating students

Is the attending teacher information the same as the contact teacher details above?

Attending teacher contact information

Teaching position

Permissions

I acknowledge that this event/activity is required to be held in accordance with any current NSW Health COVID-19 Public Health Orders and the NSW Department of Education’s policies and procedures. I acknowledge and accept that there is a risk that my child may be exposed to COVID-19 whilst attending and participating at this event. I confirm that my child will not attend if displaying any symptoms of illness, and/or if directed to isolate under public health orders.
 (only select if applicable) 
Behaviour code for students
Please note - a maximum of 2 students per school are permitted to attend without a teacher however, you will be required to obtain approval from the program coordinator prior to submitting your application for any unaccompanied students. Please contact artsinitiatives@det.nsw.edu.au to discuss individual applicants.

Unaccompanied student details

Student 1

Please select the school year you are currently in.
Please complete the unaccompanied medical form (DOCX 22.09KB) and upload as part of your applicaiton. 
One file only.
16 MB limit.
Allowed types: jpg, jpeg, png, pict, txt, rtf, html, pdf, doc, docx, zip.
Does the student have any medical conditions that require a medical plan?
Please supply the student medical action plan by uploading now or via email it to artsinitiatives@det.nsw.edu.au
One file only.
16 MB limit.
Allowed types: jpg, jpeg, png, pict, psd, txt, rtf, html, pdf, doc, docx, zip.
Are there any special circumstances about the student that the program coordinator should know prior to enrolment?
Additional learning and support needs, including disability
For example, speaking and/or listening
For example, hygiene, mealtimes and/or health care needs social support to engage safely with others
Please indicate if the student has any of the following
Is there a documented plan to support the student’s additional learning needs at school?
Please upload the student's plan to support additional learning needs, or email drama.artsunit@det.nsw.edu.au
One file only.
16 MB limit.
Allowed types: txt, rtf, pdf, doc, docx, odt, ppt, pptx, odp, xls, xlsx, ods.
Method of student transport to and from daily workshops
One file only.
16 MB limit.
Allowed types: gif, jpg, jpeg, png.
The student and parent/caregiver  has read and understood Student Behaviour Code. They understand that there will be consequences if the student does not behave appropriately. In these cases, action will be taken at The Arts Unit and/or the student's school and may include withdrawal from this and future activities. 
I acknowledge that this event/activity is required to be held in accordance with any current NSW Health COVID-19 Public Health Orders and the NSW Department of Education’s policies and procedures. I acknowledge and accept that there is a risk that my child may be exposed to COVID-19 whilst attending and participating at this event. I confirm that my child will not attend if displaying any symptoms of illness, and/or if directed to isolate under public health orders.
I have emailed the program coordinator Ashley Napoeloni the names of any students who do not have permission to publish.
Has the request for unaccompanied students been approved in writing by the Program Coordinator – Ashley Napoleoni?

Student 2

Please select the school year you are currently in.
Please complete the unaccompanied medical form (DOCX 22.09KB) and upload as part of your applicaiton. 
One file only.
16 MB limit.
Allowed types: jpg, jpeg, png, pict, psd, txt, rtf, html, pdf, doc, docx, zip.
Does the student have any medical conditions that require a medical plan?
Please supply the student medical action plan by uploading now or via email it to artsinitiatives@det.nsw.edu.au
One file only.
16 MB limit.
Allowed types: jpg, jpeg, png, pict, psd, txt, rtf, html, pdf, doc, docx, zip.
Are there any special circumstances about the student that the program coordinator should know prior to enrolment?
Additional learning and support needs, including disability
For example, speaking and/or listening
For example, hygiene, mealtimes and/or health care needs social support to engage safely with others
Please indicate if the student has any of the following
Is there a documented plan to support the student’s additional learning needs at school?
Please upload the student's plan to support additional learning needs, or email drama.artsunit@det.nsw.edu.au
One file only.
16 MB limit.
Allowed types: txt, rtf, pdf, doc, docx, odt, ppt, pptx, odp, xls, xlsx, ods.
Method of student transport to and from daily workshops
One file only.
16 MB limit.
Allowed types: gif, jpg, jpeg, png.
The student and parent/caregiver has read and understood Student Behaviour Code. They understand that there will be consequences if the student does not behave appropriately. In these cases, action will be taken at The Arts Unit and/or the student's school and may include withdrawal from this and future activities. 
I acknowledge that this event/activity is required to be held in accordance with any current NSW Health COVID-19 Public Health Orders and the NSW Department of Education’s policies and procedures. I acknowledge and accept that there is a risk that my child may be exposed to COVID-19 whilst attending and participating at this event. I confirm that my child will not attend if displaying any symptoms of illness, and/or if directed to isolate under public health orders.
I have emailed the program coordinator Ashley Napoeloni the names of any students who do not have permission to publish.
Has the request for unaccompanied students been approved in writing by the Program Coordinator – Ashley Napoleoni?

SAM and Payment Information

School Administrative Manager
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16 MB limit.
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