Providing effective specialist and artistic education programs and preparing students for exciting careers in the arts and associated industries Wollongong High School of the Performing Arts

CHANGES IN THE CLASSROOM “ Success means doing the best we can with what we have. Success is the doing, not the getting; in the trying, not the triumph. Success is a personal standard, reaching for the highest that is in us, becoming all that we can be.” Zig Ziglar

PERSONALISED LEARNING PLANS

WHAT IS A PERSONALISED LEARNING PLAN? (PLP) Inclusive of all students (helping every learner to benefit from education) Student centred A partnership between students, teachers and parents One that values the needs of the individual One that encourages personal excellence Flexible

Stimulate discussion at parent interviews Planning for overcoming any barriers to learning Record achievements beyond a purely subject based focus (the whole child) Equipping learners with the skills and attitudes to become life-long learners. Encourages goal setting by students Sets learning targets for students

To encourage self-evaluation of their own needs and active participation in negotiating personal targets To empower students to adopt independent learning habits To encourage the student to reflect on how they learn best. To “raise the bar” and aim for constant improvement To reflect on how personal growth and healthy relationships can impact on academic success To prepare them to be “life-long” learners FOR STUDENTS THE AIMS OF PLPS ARE:

CORE ENSEMBLES Orchestra Funk Ensemble Contemporary/Rock Ensemble Vocal Ensemble (Musical Theatre) Contemporary Vocal Ensemble Guitar ensemble CO-CURRICULA ENSEMBLES Jazz Band Stage Band Junior Stage Band Swing Band Choir Showband Musical Theatre Ensemble Glee Club Featured artist Ensemble ENSEMBLE PROGRAM

The School Musical School Cabaret ISER Touring Ensemble Southern Stars The Sydney School’s Spectacular The Talented Development Project State Ensembles HSC music workshops Industry professionals workshops Singer/songwriter Movement workshops Musical Theatre Featured artist Exploring Composition Meet the Music EXTENSION OPPORTUNITIES

All students (Year 7-11) will participate in a Core Ensemble that runs Period 4 on a Tuesday afternoon. All students will be invited to participate in an extra- curricula ensemble which will run before/after school Monday to Thursday or a school lunchtime. All students are able to audition to be part of the annual school show or Cabaret. If students wish to audition for Southern Stars, The Schools Spectacular or the ISER Performing/touring Ensemble they must be a member of an extra- curricula ensemble/or participant in the school show. OUR EXPECTATIONS OF WHSPA MUSIC STUDENTS

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