Hunting for Inspiration

Digital creative writing workshop

Come on a scavenger hunt adventure! Students will be asked to collect a list of objects from around their home or classroom to inspire a fun and unique story.

In your classroom.

See session times below to book for your class.

Book a session in Terms 1, 2 & 4, 2022

Term 1, 2022

Monday 21 March at 11am AEDT (Years K - 2)

Monday 21 March at 12.15pm AEDT (Years 3 - 6)

Monday 21 March at 2pm AEDT (Years 3 - 6)

Term 2, 2022

Tuesday 7 June at 11am AEST (Years K - 2)

Tuesday 7 June at 12.15pm AEST (Years 3 - 6)

Tuesday 7 June at 2pm AEST (Years 3 - 6)

Term 4, 2022

Monday 17 October at 11am AEDT (Years K - 2)
Monday 17 October at 12.15pm AEDT (Years 3 - 6)
Monday 17 October at 2pm AEDT (Years 3 - 6)

An on demand version of this workshop will also be available from 4 April 2022.

Suitable for Years K - 2 & 3 - 6

This program is recommended for Early Stage 1 - Stage 1 & Stages 2 - 3.

Session times are separated by year group.

This event is free for Australian schools

All digital programs are free to Australian schools and can be viewed with web based video conferencing systems. Terms and conditions apply. Fees apply for all international bookings.

If you are unable to proceed with your booked session, please email us at creativelearning@sydneyoperahouse.com at least two days prior. Bookers who fail to attend on their booked sessions without providing notice may be barred from further bookings.

For full details, please contact our Creative Learning team at creativelearning@sydneyoperahouse.com or 02 9250 7770.

This program runs for approximately 45 mins

Schools should be dialed-in 15 minutes prior to the commencement of the session. Program duration is a guide only and may be subject to change.

Activity sheet

An activity sheet will be emailed and made available for download prior to the workshop.

Explore more teacher resources here.

Topics for Investigation

Dramatic Context
Storyboarding
Collaborative Storytelling
Imaginative Play

Curriculum links: Years K - 2

Subject		Objectives	Outcomes
Subject		Objectives	Early Stage 1	Stage 1
English		Communicate through speaking, listening, reading, writing, viewing and representing	ENe–1A ENe-2A	EN1–1A EN1-2A
		Use language to shape and make meaning according to purpose, audience and context	ENe–6B	EN1–6B
		Think in ways that are imaginative, creative, interpretive and critical	ENe–10C	EN1–10C
		Express themselves and their relationships with others and their world	ENe–11D	EN1–11D
Creative Arts	Drama	Making	DRAES1.1	DRAS1.1 DRAS1.2
		Performing	DRAES1.3	DRAS1.3
		Appreciating	DRAES1.4	DRAS1.4

Curriculum Links: Years 3 - 6

Subject		Objectives	Outcomes
Subject		Objectives	Early Stage 1	Stage 1
English		Communicate through speaking, listening, reading, writing, viewing and representing	ENe–1A ENe-2A	EN1–1A EN1-2A
		Use language to shape and make meaning according to purpose, audience and context	ENe–6B	EN1–6B
		Think in ways that are imaginative, creative, interpretive and critical	ENe–10C	EN1–10C
		Express themselves and their relationships with others and their world	ENe–11D	EN1–11D
Creative Arts	Drama	Making	DRAES1.1	DRAS1.1 DRAS1.2
		Performing	DRAES1.3	DRAS1.3
		Appreciating	DRAES1.4	DRAS1.4

“As a very small country school these video experiences are perfect for our kids.”

Lyndhurst Public School

A scavenger hunt adventure!

In our creative storytelling workshop, Hunting for Inspiration, students will be asked to collect a list of objects from around their home or classroom to inspire a fun and unique story, taking them on a scavenger hunt adventure!

This workshop will build speaking, listening and storytelling skills while working with a presenter to create an original story using their scavenged stimuli.

This workshop explores the structure and stages of narrative, while encouraging the development of original, imaginative story ideas inspired by a child’s own world.

Presented by Sydney Opera House

Share your stories with us

SOH is located on lands where people have come together to share stories for thousands of years. We would love you to share the stories you create in this workshop with us!

Once completed send them through to creativelearning@sydneyoperahouse.com for your chance to show the world your storytelling skills!

About our Digital Creative Learning program...

Frequently Asked Questions - Interactive Programs

What equipment do I need?

All you need is an internet connection! Schools can connect through Zoom Conferencing in an internet browser, ideally it is best for you to do so using a conference enabled smart board or laptop however there are a lot of different ways to make your setup work so please contact us if you are unsure.

If you require technical assistance with your video conferencing facilities, contact your schools’ tech support or alternatively contact our Creative Learning team at creativelearning@sydneyoperahouse.com or 02 9250 7770.

How do I book?

Click on the link for your preferred session time. If it is the first time you have used DART Connections you will be required to set up a username and password.

Please note that DART connections is the booking platform for all of our sessions and you will need to book here even if you are not a NSW or DET school.

Once your booking has been confirmed, our team will be in touch with relevant dial in details and to address any technical questions you may have.

How can I arrange a test call prior to the session?

Contact our Creative Learning team on 02 9250 7770 or creativelearning@sydneyoperahouse.com to arrange a test call.

Is Zoom secure?

Sydney Opera House uses Zoom to deliver its Digital Creative Learning and Creative Leadership in Learning programs. The NSW Department of Education has approved the use of Zoom for all year levels.

Sydney Opera House maintains an enterprise licence for Zoom and secures its Zoom sessions by using passwords. Zoom protects participants’ privacy by letting them blur out everything in the camera’s field of view, except themselves. Sydney Opera House does not record these sessions through Zoom’s built-in recording feature or through other means except with participants’ consent.

To interact with Sydney Opera House using Zoom you need to either know the password for that specific session, or have the meeting link with the embedded password.

How can I prepare my class for their session?

To ensure your students get the most out of the experience, a Teachers’ Resource Pack is available for this program (see the top of the page). We recommend using these resources in advance of your digital excursion.

How many students can I have participate in the one group?

As the program is interactive, we recommend a maximum of 30 students in one classroom for the session.

How many connections does my booking entitle me to?

Each booking entitles you to one connection (meaning that all students will be joining the call from the one space). If you would like to book for multiple classrooms to attend at one time you will just need to make an additional booking and correctly record the number of students in each group.

What if I need to change or cancel my booking?

If you are unable to proceed with your booked session, please email us at creativelearning@sydneyoperahouse.com at least two days prior and we will do our best to accommodate you. Bookers who fail to attend on their booked sessions without providing notice may be barred from further bookings.