Schools Spectacular

D'Arts ensemble – participants info 2024

The D’Arts ensemble is for students with disability in Years 3 to 12 from NSW public schools. Students participate within their school group and play a significant role in showcasing their abilities in the performing arts to a wider audience. Students will work with industry professionals and support staff to create a work that develops their skills and understanding through performance.

Schools involved

Gold group

Broderick Gillawarna School
Busby West Public School
Carenne School
Cecil Hills High School
Chatswood High School
East Hills Boys High School

Fernhill School
George Bass School
Lidcombe Public School
Liverpool West Public School
Lurnea High School
Mary Brooksbank School

Middleton Grange Public School
Nepean CAPA High School
NBSC Cromer Campus
Passfield Park School
Schofields Public School
St George School

Ruby group

Bathurst Public School
Baulkham Hills High School
Erskine Park High School
Finley High School

GRC Peakhurst Campus
Gloucester High School
Holsworthy High School
James Busby High School

Karabar High School
Oran Park Public School
Sarah Redfern High School
Ulladulla High School

Key dates for d'arts ensemble

Date Time Details Venue
Mon 29 Jan   Applications open  
Mon 8 Apr 5:00 pm Applications close  
Fri 21 June   Application results sent

 

Wed 16 Oct 9:30 am – 2:30 pm Ruby and Gold groups rehearsal Five Dock Leisure Centre
Wed 23 Oct 9:30 am – 2:30 pm Ruby group rehearsal 

Five Dock Leisure Centre

Wed 30 Oct 9:30 am – 2:30 pm Gold group rehearsal  Five Dock Leisure Centre
Mon 4 Nov TBC First combined rehearsal

Qudos Bank Arena

Fri 15 Nov 9:00 am – 3:00 pm Full segment rehearsal – Sea Voyage
(Ruby and Gold groups rehearsal)
Netball Central
Wed 27 Nov 9:00 am – 3:00 pm Ruby and Gold groups rehearsal

Five Dock Leisure Centre

Thu 28 Nov TBC Second combined rehearsal
Dress rehearsal

Qudos Bank Arena

Fri 29 Nov 11:00 am and 7:00 pm Schools Spectacular performance

Qudos Bank Arena

Sat 30 Nov 1:00 pm and 7:00 pm Schools Spectacular performance

Qudos Bank Arena

Supervision

  • All students at the Schools Spectacular must be supervised by a teacher at all times.
  • Schools must provide a supervising teacher for the following categories: combined dance, combined choir, specialist ensembles, Aboriginal dance ensemble and D’Arts ensemble students.
  • Each group will require their own supervising teacher, even if they are from the same school.
  • Relief for supervising teachers is the responsibility of the school.
  • Teachers are encouraged to provide active supervision at all times and support the production team during rehearsals and show week.