BACKING CREATIVE PROJECTS TO BOOST LEARNING AT KYNETON & HEPBURN PRIMARY SCHOOL
Students at Kyneton and Hepburn Primary School will turn learning into an art form this year thanks to the latest round of grants through the Victorian Government’s Creative Learning Partnerships program.
Member for Macedon today announced a $35,000 grant to Kyneton Primary School and a $10,000 grant to Hepburn Primary School through the long running program which supports schools to work with local artists, creative collectives and arts companies on residency projects that will supercharge the curriculum in new, creative ways.
The project will see Kyneton students collaborate with artists from Threshold on a creative exploration of the life cycle, reflecting on nature, growth and change through theatre, music and art creation. The project will culminate in an immersive musical and theatrical performance for the school community.
Hepburn Primary School students will collaborate with artist Kathy Holowko on an ecology based creative project investigating wild animals in urban landscapes, and exploring themes including evolution, animal kin, habitats, and interdependence. The project will culminate in the creation of a collaborative sculpture.
Kyneton and Hepburn Primary Schools are two of 19 primary, secondary and specialist schools across Victoria that will undertake creative projects linked to their curriculum from terms 2 to 4 in 2025.
Collaborating with artists from a wide range of disciplines including visual art, light installation, performance, storytelling, circus and ceramics, students will develop projects that explore topics such as First Nations culture, nature and the environment, citizenship, language and leadership.
The Creative Learning Partnerships program (formerly Artists in Schools) has run in Victoria for more than 40 years. During this time, the program has provided unique, hands-on creative experiences at more than 1200 schools, involving more than 70,000 students.
The Creative Learning Partnerships program is a partnership between Creative Victoria and the Department of Education. For more information on Creative Learning Partnerships, or to see the full list of 2025 recipients, visit creative.vic.gov.au/funding-opportunities.
Quote attributable to Member for Macedon, Mary-Anne Thomas
“Programs like Creative Learning Partnerships are so important to the Macedon Ranges and Hepburn Shires - providing exciting creative experiences for our students and schools and rewarding job opportunities to local artists. I can’t wait to see the results.”
Quote attributable to Minister for Creative Industries Colin Brooks
“This program gives students incredible creative learning experiences and new skills, brings the curriculum to life in interesting and imaginative ways, and offers professional development for teachers.”
Quote attributable to Minister for Education Ben Carroll
“These projects spark curiosity, engage kids in different ways of learning and making sense of the world, and can improve learning outcomes. I look forward to seeing creative projects come to life at schools across Victoria.”
