Primary School
Join us at Sydney Opera House for Creative Learning
Here you’ll find information on a great program for every learner, of performances, workshops, talks and tours, both onsite, in your school, and in the digital world.
It’s no secret that to get great creative output, you need a healthy dose of inspiration. What better place to get inspired than a building that runs on creativity?
Bring your students to our House for unforgettable learning experiences that will inspire them for a lifetime. Our Creative Learning programs are crafted to spark creativity and build confidence — the perfect recipe for big ideas to flourish.
We can’t wait to welcome you. Let’s get creative!
Download the 2024 calendar (PDF)
Download the 2025 calendar (PDF)
Opportunities for students
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- Excursions
- Digital incursions
Dance and Architecture Workshop
28 Oct 2024 – 21 Aug 2025
Years 5 – 10, Stage 3 – 5 | Learning areas: Creative Arts, Mathematics, PDHPE
What the Ocean Said
4 Nov 2024 – 17 Oct 2025
Years K – 3, Early Stage 1 – 2 | Learning areas: English, PDHPE, Creative Arts
Architecture meets Nature Workshop
31 Mar – 17 Nov 2025
Years 3 – 6, Stage 2 – 3 | Learning areas: Creative Arts, HSIE, Science and Technology
Dissecting Geometry Workshop
1 Apr – 13 Nov 2025
Years 5 – 10, Stage 3 – 5 | Learning areas: Mathematics, Design and Technology, STEAM
DOG MAN: THE MUSICAL
9 – 11 Apr 2025
Years 3 – 8, Stage 2 – 4 | Learning areas: English, Creative Arts, Music
Comic-Book Illustration Workshop
9 – 11 Apr 2025
Years 1 – 8, Stage 1 – 4 | Learning areas: English, Creative Arts, Drama
Mimi’s Symphony
9 – 11 Apr 2025
Years K – 3, Early Stage 1 – 2 | Learning areas: English, Creative Arts, Music
Ngumpie Weaving Workshop
13 May – 30 Oct 2025
Years 5 – 10, Stage 3 – 6 | Learning areas: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Histories and Cultures, Creative Arts, History
A Bucket of Beetles
4 – 6 Jun 2025
Years 1 – 12, Stage 1 – 6 | Learning areas: Creative Arts, Asia and Australia’s Engagement with Asia, Intercultural Understanding.
Shadow Puppetry Installation Workshop
4 – 6 Jun 2025
Years 1 – 8, Stage 1 – 4 | Learning areas: Creative Arts, Asia and Australia’s Engagement with Asia, Intercultural Understanding
Stories from the Reef Workshop
10 Jun – 6 Nov 2025
Years K – 2, Early Stage 1 – 1 | Learning areas: Creative Arts, Science, Geography
BullyBully
2 – 4 Jul 2025
Years K – 6, Early Stage 1 – 3 | Learning areas: Creative Arts, PDHPE, Civics and Citizenship
A Very Old Man with Enormous Wings
13 – 15 Aug 2025
Years 5 – 12, Stage 3 – 6 | Learning areas: Creative Arts, English and Drama
Theatre Set Design and Stagecraft Workshop
13 – 15 Aug 2025
Years 5 – 12, Stage 3 – 6 | Learning areas: Creative Arts, Drama, Visual Design
Moss Piglet
24 – 26 Sep 2025
Years 2 – 6, Stage 1 – 3 | Learning areas: English, Creative Arts, Science and Technology
Be Your Own Moss Piglet Workshop
24 – 26 Sep 2025
Years 1 – 6, Stage 1 – 3 | Learning areas: Science, Creative Arts, Geography
Rewilding the Earth for a Sustainable Future (Encore)
High School: Years 5 – 10 | Learning Stage: Stage 3 – 5 | Learning areas: English, Creative Arts, Science and Technology, Design Technology, Engineering Studies
Drama Life Skills
Primary School: Years K – 4Learning stage: ES1 – 2Digital program: Interactive workshop
Learning Through Play
Primary School: Stage 2 – 3, Years 3 – 6 | Digital program: on-demand workshop | Learning areas: Science, Architecture, Engineering, Maths, English, Drama, Visual Arts.
Smart Phone Self Portraits with Lucky Lartey
On-Demand Digital Workshop | Stages 3 - 4 | Unleash the artist within you and embark on a transformative journey of self-expression through the lens of your smartphone! Join us for an extraordinary workshop as we dive into the captivating world of self-portraiture, guided by none other than the renowned contemporary artist, Lucky Lartey.
Hunting for Inspiration
Interactive and On-Demand Digital Workshop | ES1 - 3 | A digital storytelling workshop for years K - 6 that begins with a scavenger hunt!
Making a Music Track
Interactive Digital Workshop | Stages 2 - 3 | Fusing technology & music, students will develop their music-making skills while collaborating with a live artist.
Creating 3D Characters
On-Demand Digital Workshop | Stages 2 - 3 | This workshop guides students on how to develop vibrant, 3-Dimensional authentic characters, exploring the three types of characters you'll need for your story - the protagonist, antagonist and supporting character.
Waru
Stage ES1 – 1 | On-demand digital stream | In Bangarra Dance Theatre’s first dedicated work for children, join our heroine Migi as she undertakes a journey of discovery and survival. A contemporary saltwater Lagaw Kazil (Island Children) story inspired by the totemic system of the green turtle, Waru – journey of the small turtle is an interactive and immersive introduction to Torres Strait Islander culture and dance for ages
Staging Stories
Primary School: Years K – 2 | Learning stage: Stage ES1 – 1 | Learning area: English, Creative Arts and Drama
Making a Music Video with Motion Capture
Interactive Digital Workshop | Stages 2 - 3 | Fusing technology & movement, students will develop their visual storytelling skills and collaborate with a live artist to create a movement-based animation.
Digital Talk with Yve Blake
On-Demand Digital Talk | Stages 3 - 5 | Tune in for a discussion about Creativity, Storytelling, and Musical Theatre with playwright, screenwriter and creator of hit musical FANGIRLS, Yve Blake. Sydney Opera House provides this digital creative learning program in collaboration with the NSW Department of Education DART Learning platform.
Sustainability at Sydney Opera House
Interactive Digital Tour | Stages ES1 - 3 | Digitally transport your class to the Sydney Opera House for an exclusive behind the scenes adventure that explores innovative sustainability practices through the lens of a World Heritage building.
Guwanyi Walama: Aboriginal Perspectives of Bennelong Point
Interactive and On-Demand Digital Tour | Stages 2 - 3 | Join our Indigenous tour guides for an interactive digital exploration of the Indigenous history of Bennelong Point, the site on which Sydney Opera House sits.
Digital Talk with Tony Armstrong
On-demand digital talk | Stages ES1 – 2 | Bring a touch of magic into your classroom with Tony Armstrong!
Digital Talk with Stephanie Bendixsen
On-demand digital talk | Stages 3 - 5 | Join Stephanie Bendixsen for an Inspiring Talk on Gaming, Creativity and STEM!
London International Animation Festival for Schools
On-Demand Digital Stream | Early Stage 1 – 5 | Experience the magic of animation in your classroom with our exclusive schools stream from the London International Animation Festival!
Game Theory
On-demand digital performance and workshops | Stages 2 - 4 | Dive into the playful world of dance, sport, and the big emotions that come with it. Explore the beauty of movement with your students through this on-demand performance and workshop package.
Digital Talk with Sophie Beer
On-demand digital talk | Stages 3 - 4 | Explore author Sophie Beer’s unique perspective on how to turn life's challenges into powerful and authentic stories.
Behind the Scenes of Sydney Opera House
On-Demand Digital Tour | ES1 - 3 | Introduce students to the fascinating uses, features and history of this Australian icon and remarkable performing arts venue.
Polar Bear and Penguin
On-demand digital stream | Stages ES1 - 2 | The tale of an unlikely encounter between a Polar Bear and a Penguin. A charming play for young audiences, written and performed by John Currivan & Paul Curley.
Digital Talk with Hayley Raso
On-demand digital talk | Stages ES1 - 3 | Connect your students to one of their heroes as we explore Determination, Resilience and Strength with Hayley Raso.
Digital Talk with Corey Tutt
Stages ES1 - 3 | Interactive digital workshop | Unpack the Power of STEM with Corey Tutt, Award-Winning Indigenous Educator and STEM Champion.
A Day Out at the House
If your school only visits the Sydney Opera House once a year, make it a Day Out! Create lasting memories for students with a full school day excursion to our UNESCO world heritage listed site. Choose from a curated program of performances, workshops, and tours supported by in classroom digital resources and a free Digital Creative Learning workshop.
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