High School
Performances, workshops, tours, digital learning and experiences
High School program
Year 7 – Year 12
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Dance and Architecture
28 Oct – 1 Nov 2024
Big Sky
25 – 26 Sep 2024
Drama Life Skills
Accessible Workshop | All Ages | Using drama making techniques, students explore ways to manage new experiences and situations.
Digital Talk: Anh Do
Digital Talk | Stages 1 - 4 | Join us for this interview with Anh Do, author of some of your favourite titles like WeirDo and Little Refugee. Our host speaks to Anh about his creativity and inspirations for his work, his career, his popular and new titles and answers questions sent in from students.
Yellowface with Rebecca F. Kuang
On-Demand Digital Talk | Stages 4 - 6 | On the heels of her satirical sensation Yellowface crushing the bestseller lists, join Rebecca F. Kuang as she takes on the complexities of diversity, racism and cultural appropriation today – both through her own eyes and those of her latest protagonist Juniper Hayward.
Mary Beard
On-Demand Digital Talk | Stages 4 - 6 | Join the world-famous classics scholar and feminist icon Mary Beard for this captivating conversation on her first-ever visit to Australia.
Influencers are the New Public Intellectuals
On-Demand Digital Talk | Stages 4 - 6 | These days on Instagram you’re just as likely to get a lesson in medieval architecture as you are a teeth-whitening strip. But what does it mean for education and public discourse to be wrapped up with online personas and monetisation?
The Forgotten Women of Astronomy
On-Demand Digital Talk | Stages 4 - 6 | Join us as we relive this brilliant talk from the 2020 All About Women Festival. Take a telescope to the night sky and a critical eye to our past with astrophysicist, Jo Dunkley.
Infusion, No Movement, No Sound
Digital Performance | Stage 3 | Celebrating African, Indian and Australian rhythms with a global collective of contemporary and traditional dance and music.
Smart Phone Self Portraits with Lucky Lartey
On Demand 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.
DanceRites 2023
Digital Documentary | Stages 4 - 6 | Get ready to be swept off your feet and immersed in the captivating world of culture and movement!
Digital Talk with David Booth and Gigi Beretta
Digital Talk | Stages ES1 - 5 | To celebrate World Environment Day join us for an inspiring talk by two visionary minds, David Booth and Gigi Beretta.
Digital Talk: Steve Mushin
Digital Talk | Stages 3 - 5 | To celebrate science week join us for a wild chat with Steve Mushin, author of UltraWild, a groundbreaking graphic novel that unveils scientifically plausible ways to heal our planet and fight climate change.
Digital Talk with Dan Golding
Digital Talk | Stages 3 - 4 | Embark on a sonic journey into the mesmerizing realm of video game music composition with Dan Golding, a trailblazer in interactive audio and composer of the soundtrack for the award winning Untitled Goose Game.
Learning resources
The Opera House’s learning resources provide inspirational activities to watch, listen and read for students in the classroom or learning at home. Teachers should adapt these resources to suit the student age, stage and the lesson outcomes desired.
Plan your visit
A Day Out at the House
Offer your students to an unforgettable day out at the Sydney Opera House with our new curated program. Students can attend a Creative Learning Performance or Workshop onsite accompanied by a Walking Tour of our internationally renowned performing arts centre, all in time to back by the final school bell.
Plan your excursion
Information for teachers and students visiting the Opera House, including what to expect on the day, S3 School Risk Assessment and Arts Assist information.
Get in touch
Got questions? Contact us with any enquiries about our education programs for schools via phone or email.
P +61 2 9250 770
E creativelearning@sydneyoperahouse.com