Teachers invited to learn about cultural hub’s hands-on programs

November 3, 2017

Orange City Council’s cultural precinct is banding together to bring hands on history and culture to students from across the region.

The cultural precinct, located in the Byng Street Civic Square includes the Orange City Library, Orange Civic Theatre, Orange Regional Museum and Orange Regional Gallery.

Central west teachers are invited to an informal setting to discuss what the cultural precinct can offer their students.

Orange Mayor Reg Kidd said the teachers’ evening was an opportunity for teachers to ask any and all questions about which programs and activities were available.

“Classes could easily spend a whole day going to the four buildings learning about our history, seeing live performances, appreciating art and sculpture and topping it off with a story time at the library,” Cr Kidd said.

“With staff dedicated to creating programs specifically for school children, the 2018 education program for the cultural precinct is packed with learning opportunities for students of all ages.

“Many of the programs are tailored to coincide with the curriculum and there are plenty to choose from.”

Orange City Council’s Services Policy Committee Chair Kevin Duffy said gone were the days where people entered libraries, galleries and museums and were expected to speak in hushed voices.

“Modern museums, libraries and galleries are about engagement, laughter and learning and we want to do all we can to encourage students to be involved,” Cr Duffy said.

“Many kids are more likely to remember something if they get hands-on experience so that’s what our cultural precinct is all about.”

During the event teachers will find out which children’s and young adult shows are booked for the theatre next year.

They will talk about how the museum’s new exhibition Paddock to Plate will help students learn about food production from settlement to now.

And find out which exhibitions are booked for the gallery and what programs the library will offer.

The Orange Cultural Precinct Teachers’ Evening will be held on Thursday 16th November from 4.30pm – 6.30pm at Orange Regional Museum.

To book your place or to find out more contact museum@orange.nsw.gov.au or 02 6393 8444.

HANDS-ON: Students from Catherine McAuley Catholic Primary School at one of the Orange Regional Museum's workshops.