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Drama Victoria

Phone: +61 3 9419 2766

Address: 1 St Heliers St 3067

Website: http://www.dramavictoria.vic.edu.au

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24.01.2022 Check out Spotlight magazine from the Arts Wellbeing Collective. Sharing stories about mental wellbeing in the performing arts.

24.01.2022 Congratulations to the Victorian representatives newly elected to the Drama Australia Board - Andrew Byrne (President Drama Victoria), Nina Rossini (Vice-President, Drama Victoria) and Jo Raphael (Deakin University).

23.01.2022 We've just had a great Conference but there wasn't a lot of time to catch up with each other. Join us this Thursday, 5pm, to share a drink and celebrate getting through another term of remote teaching. This is an opportunity for you to debrief, share your successes, share your struggles and get some love from your drama education community. This informal session will be a chance for you to have a chat, share a laugh and give and receive many virtual hugs. Register Now! https://www.dramavictoria.vic.edu.au//boozoom-end-of-term-

21.01.2022 NOW ON ORDER: 2020 VCE Drama & VCE Theatre Studies Written Exam Revision - Video Recordings Presented by an experienced VCE assessors, these presentations for students and teachers will demystify the written exams and motivate students to attain the highest possible marks. AVAILABLE FIRST WEEK NOVEMBER... Order now: https://www.dramavictoria.vic.edu.au/shop/order-here/

17.01.2022 A Virtual Mini Conference for a Digital Age. Next year, the Drama Victoria Mini Conference, "JumpStart", will be an online event. Call for Contributions: https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/2021Jumpstart Expressions of Interest are invited for "JumpStart" to be presented on Saturday 20 February. In 2021 Drama Victoria will be focused on strongly advocating for Drama education as an artform, as a discipline, as a pedagogy and as a pathway in life. ... How can Drama grow and flourish in your educational setting? As teachers we know that Drama has the power to inspire, motivate and bring a sense of belonging to our students. The challenge is, how can we engage with our wider school community so that they too see how Drama can positively enrich lives? Drama Victoria's other key focus in 2021 is wellness, especially in the context of a global pandemic. We consider: - How does Drama enhance social and emotional wellness? - How can we teach wellness through Drama? We are seeking 60 minute interactive sessions in any of: * Primary Drama * Middle Years * VCE Drama * VCE Theatre Studies * Advocacy in Drama * Wellness in Drama Contributions can be in the form of a illustration of practice / classroom practice / lesson / production area SUBMISSIONS CLOSE: Monday 23 November, 2020 To submit an expression of interest, visit: https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/2021Jumpstart

17.01.2022 Expressions of Interest for the presentation of professional learning workshops and/or stand alone resources are invited from suitably qualified educators and industry practitioners. Register your Expression of Interest at: https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/2021DVPD In 2021 Drama Victoria's professional development will focus on: ... - Enrichment: learning that enhances classroom teaching - Advocacy: for Drama education as an artform, as a discipline, as a pedagogy and as a pathway in life - Wellness: How does Drama enhance social and emotional wellness? And, how can we teach wellness through Drama? We are seeking expressions of interest in any of: Primary Drama Middle Years VCE Drama VCE Theatre Studies Advocacy in Drama Wellness in Drama Workshops and resources can be in the form of a illustration of practice / classroom practice / lesson / unit of work /production area. Register your Expression of Interest at: https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/2021DVPD

17.01.2022 FREE Event - Tues 10 Nov, 6pm-7.30pm After four years in development by Monash University, Drama Victoria and ILBIJERRI Theatre Company, "Teaching First Nations Content & Concepts in the Drama Classroom" was launched in February 2020, with the official endorsement of VAEAI (Victorian Aboriginal Education Association Incorporated). In celebration of NAIDOC Week, join our panel discussion where you will hear from the co-authors along with education and performing arts industry ...leaders about the development of this resource and its unique approach to supporting reconciliation education in school and community settings. Register here https://www.monash.edu//teaching-first-nations-content-and

16.01.2022 2021 PLAYLIST UPDATE As indicated in the October and November VCAA Bulletins, and in a Notice to Schools this week, Marg Arnold at VCAA has explained that due to the circumstances of live theatre, 2021 VCE Playlist will be published when there is sufficient accurate information. She is hopeful that an initial version of the VCE Playlist will be published early next week. There will also be an update at the end of January.

14.01.2022 The Australian College of Dramatic Arts is looking for sessional trainer/drama teachers to deliver the Certificate III in Acting (Screen) in the Brimbank/Melton and St Kilda areas for VET in Schools in 2021. Please call Merilyn Brend 0413 445 744. Check student work on youtube.com/watch?v=7pD8BmX4XeU

10.01.2022 Teaching VCE Drama Units 1 & 2 next year? What to get a kick start with your planning? Then this is the workshop for you! Join experienced Drama Victoria Committee of Management members Jane Aarons Carter and Tim Jobin Roach to explore ideas of how to best shape your units, outcomes and explore learning activities. Wednesday 9 Dec, 4pm. Register NOW: https://www.dramavictoria.vic.edu.au//planning-ahead-unit-

10.01.2022 JOIN OUR COMPETITION: A message from Drama Victoria President, Andrew Byrne. Drama Victoria is having a little competition to celebrate World Teachers' Day this 30 October! We want to celebrate you and thank you for all that you have achieved this year through COVID-19, lockdown and remote teaching. You have two options to choose from, submit one or both. When you submit an entry you will be entered into a draw to win one of three passes to our Jumpstart mini-conference to be... held on 20 February, 2021. Winners will be randomly drawn. HERE'S YOUR OPTIONS: Post a photo that sums up your year of teaching. This could be you in your home classroom, you trying to engage students, you trying to engage yourself! The photo can reflect this years' theme 'Teachers: leading in crisis, reimagining the future'. OR Write a monologue or scene (25 words or less) that sums up your year of teaching. The character could be you, a student, a parent, your cat! The monologue/scene can reflect the theme 'Teachers: leading in crisis, reimagining the future'. Post your entry under this post for us all to enjoy. Winners will be announced through our Facebook page. Entries close COB on Friday 6 November 2020. Congratulations on getting through remote teaching. I hope you are all enjoying being back in the classroom with your kids it’s where we belong. This picture sums up my remote teaching experience my teaching assistant Holiday having a nap while I’m teaching! He sure does love a Zoom, my students are quite acquainted with his rear view . Andrew Byrne, President, Drama Victoria #WTD2020 #DramaVic

10.01.2022 Attention Pre-Service Teachers. One more sleep until this great PL opportunity. Drama Victoria Committee of Management members, Zachary Alaimo & Ashleigh Phillips will help de-mystify the transition from being a Pre-Service Teacher into that all important First Year of service. Registration cost (including GST): $16.50 Book now: https://www.dramavictoria.vic.edu.au//pre-service-to-first

10.01.2022 What story is YOUR drama class telling? #MotivationMonday

02.01.2022 Join the Shakespearean merriment as Stage School Australia's Musical Theatre Diploma students present TWELFTH NIGHT at the glorious Fairfield Amphitheatre. 1 hour adaptation, no interval. Suitable for ages 12+. 1 show only - Wednesday Dec 2 at 6:30pm TICKETS ONLY $8 Book directly on TryBooking. https://www.trybooking.com/BNDVK

02.01.2022 Do you know someone who'd make a wonderful addition to the Drama Victoria team? We are seeking applications from suitably experienced people for the position of Community Engagement & Development Coordinator. Download full details and position description here: https://www.dramavictoria.vic.edu.au/About/employment/ Please share...