Creative arts

Creative arts is mandatory for students from Kindergarten to Year 6. 

Orange Grove Public School provides students a unique environment through the richness of the performing arts curriculum experience. We are proud of our exceptional whole school musical productions, showcases and art shows, of which all students Preschool to Year 6 are a part of every year. 

There are also numerous opportunities for all students to become involved and take part in our extra-curricular band, vocal ensemble, art and award-winning dance and ballroom dancing programs. Our school is renowned for its achievements in the performing arts and our students and teachers are known for the high standard of talent they possess. We proudly perform at regional festivals, prestigious public performances, eisteddfods, and concerts, such as the Cantabile Music Festival, In the Spotlight Dance Festival, Sydney Eisteddfod and the DanceSport Gala.

Our recent achievements in the performing arts are as follows:

DanceSport

·        NSW Public Schools DanceSport Gala Champions 2018, 3^rd Overall 2019, 4^th Overall 2022

·        NSW Public Schools DanceSport Gala Winners, Tango and Jive 2019

·        Schools Spectacular: SpecFest 2018, 2019

Vocal Ensemble and Band

·        Cantabile Music Festival 2018, 2019, 2022, 2023

·        Inner West Music Festival 2019, 2022, 2023

·        Iron Cove Network Performing Arts Festival 2022, 2023

·        Primary Fun Workshop and Performances 2023

K-2 Showcase and 3-6 Productions

·        Magic Carpet Ride Showcase 2019

·        Disney’s Aladdin JR Production 2019

·        Roald Dahl’s Matilda JR Production 2021

·        Step Back in Time Showcase 2023

·        Disney’s High School Musical JR Production 2023

Visual Arts

·        Gallery 2040 Art Show 2018, 2020, 2022

·        Reconciliation Art Challenge 2019

Dance

·        NSW Public Schools In the Spotlight Dance Festival 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023

·        Combined Schools Concert Series 2022, 2023 

·        Ooh La La Dance Extravaganza - 2nd Place, Primary School Dance Group 2020, 1st Place, Primary School Dance Group 2021

·        DanceLife Unite National Dance Competition - 1st Place, Primary School Dance Group 2022

·        Dance of Champions - Winners, People’s Choice Awards, and $4000 Cash Prize 2022

·        Sydney Eisteddfod  - 3rd Place, Primary School Lyrical/Contemporary Group 2021, 1st Place, Infants School Dance Group (P-2) 2022, Highly Commended, Primary School Jazz Dance Group 2022, 2nd Place, Infants School Dance Group (P-2) 2023, Highly Commended, Primary School Musical Theatre Group 2023, Highly Commended, Primary School Lyrical/Contemporary Group 2023

In creative arts, students discover a variety of art forms through a study of dance, drama, music and visual arts where they learn to appreciate, compose, listen, make and perform.

Each art form has its own unique knowledge and skills, elements or concepts as well as a capacity to inspire and enrich lives.

Clockwork 2021

Rain Dance 2023

High School Musical JR 2023