State Conference 2008:COLLABORATE - A Huge Success!!
March 15 and 16 saw Drama Queensland's annual state conference held at the new Southbank Institute of Technology. Conference delegates collaborated in a range of sessions and workshops on a variety of topics including curriculum trends, new syllabus, units of work, cyberdrama, engaging with indigenous texts, responding to live theatre, contemporary theatre and much more!
Highlights from the weekend included an inspiring keynote address by Wesley Enoch, which placed arts educators at the centre of a sustainable arts ecology, performances by Southbank Institute of Technology students, Queensland Arts Council and Teacher Productions, the launch of deBase's new book "The Clown from Snowy River" and the masterclass by CIRCA in contemporary circus.
Thankyou to all of our industry partners who displayed their wares and thankyou to the Southbank Institute of Technology and the State Library of Queensland for hosting the event. Stay tuned for the Drama Queensland Journal which will document the conference workshops and the speed-sharing units in the members-only section of this website.
A final big thankyou to all of the presenters and delegates who gave of their time so willingly to make the conference so spectacular!
Conference Photos can be found in the Photo Gallery
Robin Thomas Bursary for Beginning Teachers - Application Form
This year for the first time, Drama Queensland will be asking for applications for the Robin Thomas Bursary for Beginning Teachers. The bursary was established in 2006 to honour the contribution of Drama Queensland Life Member Robin Thomas, who sadly passed away in 2006. The bursary recognises Robin’s commitment to mentoring beginning teachers and her encouragement of their participation in ongoing professional learning. The bursary is made possible by Drama Queensland members who donate the funds and I would strongly urge you to make a contribution to this worthy cause. Please contact the President for further information.
To download the application form for the Robin Thomas Bursary please click here.
Drama Queensland Life Membership - Nomination Form
Did you know that Drama Queensland has seven life members? These very special Drama Queensland members have been honoured for their outstanding contribution to drama education and the organisation.
Nomination forms for life membership are available on the membership page.
Curriculum Update
The National Education and the Arts Statement has now been published on the MCEETYA website. It is likely that this statement will be used as a referent as a national curriculum develops. DRAMA Queensland encourages all members to have a look. It is not very long and could become an important advocacy tool for arts educators nationally. Click here to view the document.