Health & Wellbeing for Arts Education

22/04/2025

Exciting news... we are migrating to the CIRCLE platform on Whakaari Aotearoa Drama NZ! You can find us here...
https://drama-new-zealand.circle.so/c/health-and-wellbeing-for-arts-educators/health-wellbeing-for-arts-education-kia-ora

We will be shutting down this page and just focusing on mahi on the Circle platform from now on. We look forward to seeing you there!

Login to Whakaari Aotearoa Drama New Zealand community via email or SSO today.

03/11/2024

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// Spotlight On: Series // Make sure you check out one of our awesome Associate Members -- Health & Wellbeing for Arts Education

Putting wellbeing at the heart of arts education, HAWFAE are three passionate kaiako who believe in the wellbeing of educators as well as students. The collective includes - Kimberley Fridd, Rachel Mcmillan, and Gillian Towle. They have produced a range of resources and presentations on health and wellbeing in arts education, as well as two issues of UHO (their scholarship magazine, funded kindly through Whakaari Aotearoa Drama NZ).

You can find the Health & Wellbeing for Arts Education collective online at: https://www.facebook.com/healthandwellbeingforartseducation OR find their resources on our Whakaari Aotearoa Drama NZ website at: https://www.drama.org.nz/resources and using the search function for 'health and wellbeing'.

Health & Wellbeing for Arts Education

14/09/2024

By listening to educators and building supports that reflect their genuine needs and concerns, these leaders are shifting school cultures in ways that go beyond lip service.

28/08/2024

All the more reason to prioritise teacher wellbeing!

It's no surprise why teachers are so tired and it's not just because they’ve been on their feet all day. On average, they make four decisions per minute.

21/08/2024

By listening to educators and building supports that reflect their genuine needs and concerns, these leaders are shifting school cultures in ways that go beyond lip service.

18/08/2024

Racism has a negative impact on the health and wellbeing of rangatahi in Aotearoa, a study funded by the Health Research Council of New Zealand has found.

02/08/2024

Even if you can't see it, someone may be struggling with a lot below the surface.

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02/08/2024

One of our members, Kimberley Fridd, speaks to Dr Barb and Trudi of the OI Podcast about health and wellbeing for arts education...

🎙️ Up next on The OI Podcast 🎙️

This week Dr Barb and Trudi are talking with Kimberley Fridd, Head of Drama and Film at John McGlashan College, Curriculum Fellow for the Secondary Drama Programme at the University of Otago, and Co-founder of the Health and Wellbeing for Arts Education Collective among many other things!

Tune in at 2pm to hear them discuss the value of drama as an study subject, its historical roots, the rich tradition of New Zealand playwrights, and the benefits of rakatahi studying drama. From fostering social skills to offering a supportive environment for creative expression. 🎭✨

You can listen live at 2pm, or catch the podcast from:
▶️ OAR FM Website: https://oar.org.nz/oi-podcast/
▶️ Spotify, Apple Podcasts, iHeartRadio, or your favourite podcast provider
▶️ https://pod.link/1657965937

The OI Podcast is brought to you by the Otago Institute for the Arts and Sciences
https://otago-institute.org/

CAMA - Community Access Media Alliance
NZ On Air

17/05/2024

Mr and Mrs Macbeth of Heathcote Valley Road opens this Saturday!

We thought we would take the time to thank all the people behind the scenes who have made this wonderful show happen...

🎭 Director and Writer - Gregory Cooper
🎭 Set Design - Mark McEntyre
🎭 Lighting Design - Sean Hawkins
🎭 Costume Design - Pauline Farley
🎭 Music Composition and Sound - Bob Bickerton
🎭 Choreographer - Natalia Harrington
🎭 Props Coordinator - Aisha Cu***ng
🎭 The Professional Theatre Company Production Manager - Steve Thomas
🎭 The Court Theatre Stage Manager - Jo Bunce
🎭 Lighting and Sound Operators - Giles Tanner & Geoff Nunn
🎭 Wardrobe Assistants - Rae Thomas, Georgina Stephens & Linda Hansen
🎭 Set Construction - Jason Stewart Builders & ET Engineering
🎭 The Court Theatre Workshop - Matthew Duffy, Seth Edwards-Ellis, & Edward Roche
🎭 The Court Theatre Wardrobe Department - Daniella Salazar & Findlay Currie
🎭 The Court Theatre Properties Manager - Julian Southgate
🎭 Nelson Photographer - Martin de Ruyter
and so many more!

That's a list full of local talent and skill. This play is made by Kiwis for Kiwis.

Get your tickets now - bit.ly/3UvMiWX