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        <title>News</title>
        <link>https://southernarts.schools.nsw.gov.au</link>
        <description>SouthernArts</description>
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        <copyright>Copyright 2020, Department of Education</copyright>
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            <title>Coronavirus - Department of Education statement</title>
            <link>https://southernarts.schools.nsw.gov.au/news/2020/1/coronavirus-department-of-education-statement.html</link>
            <description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;span class="sws-lead-paragraph"&gt;The department is working with the Ministry of Health to monitor and respond to the unfolding international novel coronavirus situation.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Get up-to-date information about the&amp;nbsp;&lt;a href="https://education.nsw.gov.au/public-schools/school-safety/novel-coronavirus"&gt;department's response to novel coronavirus&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;
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            <pubDate>Tue, 28 Jan 2020 20:26:03 AEDT</pubDate>
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            <dc:date>2020-01-28T20:26:03Z</dc:date>
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            <title>South Coast &amp; Far South Coast Drama Festivals - Applications now open!</title>
            <link>https://southernarts.schools.nsw.gov.au/news/2019/5/south-coast---far-south-coast-drama-festivals---applications-now.html</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 17 May 2019 15:31:51 AEST</pubDate>
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            <dc:date>2019-05-17T15:31:51Z</dc:date>
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            <title>South Coast Music Camp applications are now open!</title>
            <link>https://southernarts.schools.nsw.gov.au/news/2019/3/south-coast-music-camp-applications-are-now-open-.html</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 04 Mar 2019 10:41:59 AEDT</pubDate>
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            <dc:date>2019-03-04T10:41:59Z</dc:date>
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            <title>Riverina Dance Festival - Applications now open!</title>
            <link>https://southernarts.schools.nsw.gov.au/news/2019/3/riverina-dance-festival---applications-now-open-.html</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 01 Mar 2019 09:45:59 AEDT</pubDate>
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            <dc:date>2019-03-01T09:45:59Z</dc:date>
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            <title>Riverina Schools Choral Camp - Applications now open</title>
            <link>https://southernarts.schools.nsw.gov.au/news/2019/3/riverina-schools-choral-camp---applications-now-open.html</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 01 Mar 2019 09:32:19 AEDT</pubDate>
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            <dc:date>2019-03-01T09:32:19Z</dc:date>
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            <title>Southern Stars Performing Company (SSPC) audition applications now open</title>
            <link>https://southernarts.schools.nsw.gov.au/news/2019/2/southern-stars-performing-company--sspc--audition-applications-n.html</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 25 Feb 2019 11:09:21 AEDT</pubDate>
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            <dc:date>2019-02-25T11:09:21Z</dc:date>
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            <title>2019 school budget allocations</title>
            <link>https://southernarts.schools.nsw.gov.au/news/2018/11/2019-school-budget-allocations.html</link>
            <description>&lt;p&gt;Like all NSW public schools, this week we will receive a School Budget Allocation Report with our funding for 2019. The report will help us manage our total budget delivered through the Resource Allocation Model (RAM).&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;The RAM supports schools through needs-based funding to ensure a fair, efficient and transparent allocation of funds. Our school has the flexibility to make local decisions based on the specific needs of our students.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;We will use our 2019 funding to support students and improve educational outcomes. The school executive will continue to work with the school community as we implement the school plan using this needs-based funding.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Learn more about the&amp;nbsp;&lt;a href="https://education.nsw.gov.au/our-priorities/work-more-effectively/local-schools-local-decisions/resource-allocation-model"&gt;2019 RAM funding&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;
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            <pubDate>Tue, 13 Nov 2018 08:03:13 AEDT</pubDate>
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            <dc:date>2018-11-13T08:03:13Z</dc:date>
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            <title>Rock camp</title>
            <link>https://southernarts.schools.nsw.gov.au/news/2018/7/rock-camp.html</link>
            <description>&lt;p&gt;The&amp;nbsp;2018 Rock Camp&lt;b&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/b&gt;is to be held at the Borambola Sport and Recreation Centre&amp;nbsp;Term 2 Week 10&lt;b&gt;.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/b&gt;Once again it will provide an opportunity for keen and talented music students of intermediate to advanced ability levels to be involved in a challenging and stimulating music education program. This year three placements will be offered to students interested in Audio Engineering and Digital Media.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Workshops will focus on developing technical ability and performance skills, as well as the experience of recording in a studio and performing in a concert held at the conclusion of camp.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;The 2018 Rock Camp promotes excellence within our schools and develops the talent of both students and teachers.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;When:&amp;nbsp; Sunday 1 July - Thursday 5 July 2018&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;For more information download the&lt;b&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;a href="/content/dam/doe/sws/schools/s/southernarts/news/2018/2018_rock_camp_nomination_forms___210218.pdf"&gt;Rock Camp Information Pack&amp;nbsp;(PDF 34KB)&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;To Apply:&lt;br&gt;
&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;To apply follow the following links:&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;School Nomination:&amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp;&lt;a href="https://goo.gl/forms/Q6h9SwP4gPoRachz1"&gt;Rock Camp School Nomination&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Student Application:&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&lt;a href="https://goo.gl/forms/e0iTYVDe33E9G6r13"&gt;Rock Camp Student Applic.&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;For further information contact:&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Marissa Lucas - 2018 Rock Camp Coordinator&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;marissa.lucas@det.nsw.edu.au&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Di Alexander - Arts Coordination Officer&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;diana.alexander@det.nsw.edu.au&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;W: 6937 3814&amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp; M: 0428 550 202&lt;/p&gt;
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            <pubDate>Mon, 30 Jul 2018 16:26:16 AEST</pubDate>
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            <dc:date>2018-07-30T16:26:16Z</dc:date>
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            <title>Riverina Strings and Recorder Camp 2018</title>
            <link>https://southernarts.schools.nsw.gov.au/news/2018/6/riverina-strings-and-recorder-camp-2018.html</link>
            <description>&lt;p&gt;The 2018 Riverina Strings and Recorders Camp will be held at Borambola Sport and Recreation Centre from Monday 4 June to Friday 8 June.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;The camp is open to public school students from Years 3 -12 who play violin, viola, cello, double bass, descant, treble, tenor or bass recorder, classical guitar or ukulele. Students who are not currently playing in a school group or orchestra are still welcome to attend.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;The camp provides students with valuable opportunities to further develop their music knowledge, performance skills and social skills. Students will experience intensive tutorial sessions, small and large ensemble playing, recording sessions, evening concerts and a formal concert at the end of camp. They will also take part in recreational activities run by Borambola Sport and Recreation Centre staff.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Student applications are required by Tuesday 1 May 2018.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h3&gt;Information Packages&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;/h3&gt;
&lt;p&gt;To download the information packages click on:&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="/content/dam/doe/sws/schools/s/southernarts/news/2018/school_package_2018_riverina_strings_recorders_camp.pdf"&gt;Schools' Information Pack (PDF 906KB)&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="/content/dam/doe/sws/schools/s/southernarts/news/2018/2018_riverina_strings_recorders_camp_application.pdf"&gt;Student Application Package (PDF 749KB)&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h3&gt;For further information&lt;/h3&gt;
&lt;p&gt;For further enquiries, please contact camp coordinator, Judy Gollasch, on 0428295227 or email &lt;a href="mailto:judith.gollasch@det.nsw.edu.au"&gt;judith.gollasch@det.nsw.edu.au&lt;/a&gt; .&lt;/p&gt;
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            <pubDate>Tue, 31 Jul 2018 12:06:44 AEST</pubDate>
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            <dc:date>2018-07-31T12:06:44Z</dc:date>
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            <title>Riverina Music Camp and Tour</title>
            <link>https://southernarts.schools.nsw.gov.au/news/2018/5/riverina-music-camp-and-tour.html</link>
            <description>&lt;h2&gt;2018 Riverina Combined Schools Music Camp and Tour&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;p&gt;The Riverina Combined Schools Music Camp and Tour will be held at&amp;nbsp;Borambola Sport and Recreation Centre&amp;nbsp;from&amp;nbsp;Friday 25 May to Thursday 31 May 2018.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;The camp and tour is open to all public school students from Years 5-12 and caters for concert band instrumentalists (bass guitarists are eligible) of all levels, from beginner to advanced. It is expected that all students who apply will be accepted.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Students will be promised a week of valuable musical, educational and social experiences. They will participate in a range of music programs including concert band, advanced band, instrumental tutorials and concerts, as well as team building games and recreational activities.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;The camp and tour will provide opportunities for concert band instrumentalists to be involved in a wide variety of experiences and activities. These will include instrumental tutorials and concerts which allow students to enhance their knowledge and skills in music and performance. Students who attend the camp will also be considered for network and state tours and ensembles in 2018. Interested students from Years 5-12 are eligible to nominate.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h3&gt;How to apply&lt;/h3&gt;
&lt;p&gt;To apply click on the&amp;nbsp;&lt;a href="https://schoolsnsw-my.sharepoint.com/personal/diana_alexander_det_nsw_edu_au/_layouts/15/guestaccess.aspx?guestaccesstoken=c7%2fHHFcV0NozSVMC7YkbWqp2Kb9GrF9JtcthAHNp6OM%3d&amp;amp;docid=1_13a81b3489678443d8ab29559ed2e54fa&amp;amp;wdFormId=%7B808385BE%2D04B3%2D4AF5%2D8DF5%2DB74ED9EC0A77%7D"&gt;Riverina Combined Schools Music Camp and Tour Link&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;or&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Find the link at the&amp;nbsp;&lt;a href="https://www.facebook.com/WaggaWaggaHighSchool/"&gt;Wagga Wagga High School Official Facebook page&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h3&gt;Closing Date&lt;br&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;Applications close:&amp;nbsp; Wednesday 11 April 2019&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;What&amp;#39;s New?&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li&gt;A combined camp and tour! The camp will take place Friday to Tuesday followed by a tour of schools in the Griffith area on Wednesday and Thursday. Students are expected to participate in both activities.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;The application process is online! Please click on the link below to apply for the 2018 Riverina Combined Schools Music Camp and Tour. Alternatively, you can find the link on the Wagga Wagga High School Official Facebook page or head to the Southern Stars website. A confirmation email will be sent after the closing date Wednesday 11 April 2018. All additional correspondence will be sent via email so please ensure that a current email address is provided.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;A new start time and day of the week! Camp will begin on a&amp;nbsp;Friday&amp;nbsp;at&amp;nbsp;9.30am.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Payment -All schools now operate on a different finance system. Once you have received your email acceptance, payment may be made either in full ($480) or in instalments at YOUR school.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Students who withdraw after Monday 23 April 2018 will forfeit all monies paid (unless circumstances are deemed exceptional by the panel). A $50 fee will apply for students who withdraw prior to this date. Further details regarding payments will be sent with your acceptance letter.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h3&gt;&lt;b&gt;For further information contact&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;Cheryl Walker&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Camp and Tour Coordinator&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Wagga Wagga High School&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Coleman Street, Wagga Wagga 2650&lt;br&gt;
tel: (02) 6925 3611 Email:&amp;nbsp;&lt;a href="mailto:CHERYL.J.WALKER@det.nsw.edu.au"&gt;cheryl.j.walker@det.nsw.edu.au&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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            <pubDate>Mon, 30 Jul 2018 16:19:23 AEST</pubDate>
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            <dc:date>2018-07-30T16:19:23Z</dc:date>
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            <title>Riverina HSC Music Study Day</title>
            <link>https://southernarts.schools.nsw.gov.au/news/2018/5/riverina-hsc-music-study-day.html</link>
            <description>&lt;p&gt;Location: Albury High School Performing Arts Centre, Kiewa Street, Albury&lt;br /&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;Managing School: Albury High School&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h2&gt;Aim of the Study Day&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Students and teachers will develop knowledge of the HSC Music Examination requirements as well as the concepts of music and music as an art form through performance, musicology, aural and composition activities in a variety of cultural and historical contexts.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;For more information and to apply:&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;For further information and to apply download &lt;a href="/content/dam/doe/sws/schools/s/southernarts/news/2018/hscmusstdyinfo.pdf"&gt;HSC Music Study Day Info (PDF 118KB)&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;For further information contact:&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Mardi Sergi – Music Teacher&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Sharon McEachern – Head Teacher CAPA&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Albury High School&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;School Phone: 02 6021 3488   School Fax: 02 6041 3782&lt;br /&gt;
Email: &lt;a href="mailto:mardi.stewart@det.nsw.edu.au"&gt;mardi.stewart@det.nsw.edu.au&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Email: &lt;a href="mailto:sharon.mackey@det.nsw.edu.au"&gt;sharon.mackey@det.nsw.edu.au&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Di Alexander, Arts Coordination Officer, Wagga Wagga Education Office&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;P: 02 6937 3814       M: 0428 550 202       E: &lt;a href="mailto:diana.alexander@det.nsw.edu.au"&gt;diana.alexander@det.nsw.edu.au&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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            <pubDate>Mon, 30 Jul 2018 16:22:58 AEST</pubDate>
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            <dc:date>2018-07-30T16:22:58Z</dc:date>
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            <title>SSPC Vocal Co and Orchestra Auditions</title>
            <link>https://southernarts.schools.nsw.gov.au/news/2018/4/sspc-vocal-co-and-orchestra-auditions.html</link>
            <description>&lt;p&gt;The Orchestra auditions and final Repertoire Round of the Vocal Company auditions will be held this weekend 14 - 16 April at Wollongong High School of the Performing Arts.&amp;nbsp; We wish all students attending the &lt;a href="http://www.southernarts.det.nsw.edu.au/southern-stars-performing-co/ss-performing-company-2018/auditions" target="_self"&gt;auditions&lt;/a&gt; the best of luck.&lt;/p&gt;
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            <pubDate>Mon, 16 Apr 2018 14:59:26 AEST</pubDate>
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            <dc:date>2018-04-16T14:59:26Z</dc:date>
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            <title>Southern Stars orchestra auditions</title>
            <link>https://southernarts.schools.nsw.gov.au/news/2018/4/southern-stars-orchestra-auditions.html</link>
            <description>&lt;p&gt;Applications for students to audition for the 2018 Southern Stars Orchestra are now open.  Follow this link to find out more information. &lt;a href="http://www.southernarts.det.nsw.edu.au/southern-stars-performing-co/ss-performing-company-2018/auditions/orchestra-auditions"&gt;Orchestra Auditions&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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            <pubDate>Mon, 16 Apr 2018 14:36:32 AEST</pubDate>
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            <dc:date>2018-04-16T14:36:32Z</dc:date>
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            <title>Riverina music camp and tour applications now open</title>
            <link>https://southernarts.schools.nsw.gov.au/news/2018/4/riverina-music-camp-and-tour-applications-now-open.html</link>
            <description>&lt;p&gt;The Riverina Combined Schools Music Camp and Tour will be held at Borambola Sport and Recreation Centre from Friday 25 May to Thursday 31 May 2018. &lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;The camp and tour is open to all public school students from Years 5-12 and caters for concert band instrumentalists (bass guitarists are eligible) of all levels, from beginner to advanced.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;For more information and to apply go to the CAPA Programs and Events - &lt;a href="http://www.southernarts.det.nsw.edu.au/ensembles/music/riverina-music-camp-and-tour" target="_self"&gt;Riverina Music Camp and Tour&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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            <pubDate>Mon, 16 Apr 2018 15:01:22 AEST</pubDate>
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            <dc:date>2018-04-16T15:01:22Z</dc:date>
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