You can adapt suggested activities within Adelaide Festival Centre’s teaching resources to your own classroom context.
Each resource has been designed to connect the curriculum with collection items, performances and programs included in Adelaide Festival Centre’s centrED School Program.
Explore our range of resources for schools below:
Costumes of the Performing Arts Collection
Suitability: Secondary students
![A close up of a costume, with intricate lace design on sleeves and a satin bodice.](https://adelaidefestivalcentre.imgix.net/assets/volumes/images/Exhibitions/performing-arts-collection.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&crop=focalpoint&fit=crop&fm=jpg&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&h=672&q=80&w=768 768w 672h, https://adelaidefestivalcentre.imgix.net/assets/volumes/images/Exhibitions/performing-arts-collection.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&crop=focalpoint&fit=crop&fm=jpg&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&h=525&q=80&w=600 600w 525h, https://adelaidefestivalcentre.imgix.net/assets/volumes/images/Exhibitions/performing-arts-collection.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&crop=focalpoint&fit=crop&fm=jpg&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&h=350&q=80&w=400 400w 350h, https://adelaidefestivalcentre.imgix.net/assets/volumes/images/Exhibitions/performing-arts-collection.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&crop=focalpoint&fit=crop&fm=jpg&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&h=280&q=80&w=320 320w 280h)
Dance Geometry
Suitability: Years 1 to 6
![Dance geometry VERSION1 student ws 1920x1080](https://adelaidefestivalcentre.imgix.net/assets/volumes/images/Shows/2024/04-Apr/Dance-Geometry/dance-geometry-VERSION1_student-ws-1920x1080.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&crop=focalpoint&fit=crop&fm=jpg&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&h=672&q=80&w=768 768w 672h, https://adelaidefestivalcentre.imgix.net/assets/volumes/images/Shows/2024/04-Apr/Dance-Geometry/dance-geometry-VERSION1_student-ws-1920x1080.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&crop=focalpoint&fit=crop&fm=jpg&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&h=525&q=80&w=600 600w 525h, https://adelaidefestivalcentre.imgix.net/assets/volumes/images/Shows/2024/04-Apr/Dance-Geometry/dance-geometry-VERSION1_student-ws-1920x1080.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&crop=focalpoint&fit=crop&fm=jpg&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&h=350&q=80&w=400 400w 350h, https://adelaidefestivalcentre.imgix.net/assets/volumes/images/Shows/2024/04-Apr/Dance-Geometry/dance-geometry-VERSION1_student-ws-1920x1080.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&crop=focalpoint&fit=crop&fm=jpg&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&h=280&q=80&w=320 320w 280h)
Kaleidoscope: Playing with Colour
Suitability: Years 3 to 8
![Screenshot 2024 05 13 121357](https://adelaidefestivalcentre.imgix.net/assets/volumes/images/Misc/Screenshot-2024-05-13-121357.png?auto=compress%2Cformat&crop=focalpoint&fit=crop&fm=jpg&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&h=672&q=80&w=768 768w 672h, https://adelaidefestivalcentre.imgix.net/assets/volumes/images/Misc/Screenshot-2024-05-13-121357.png?auto=compress%2Cformat&crop=focalpoint&fit=crop&fm=jpg&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&h=525&q=80&w=600 600w 525h, https://adelaidefestivalcentre.imgix.net/assets/volumes/images/Misc/Screenshot-2024-05-13-121357.png?auto=compress%2Cformat&crop=focalpoint&fit=crop&fm=jpg&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&h=350&q=80&w=400 400w 350h, https://adelaidefestivalcentre.imgix.net/assets/volumes/images/Misc/Screenshot-2024-05-13-121357.png?auto=compress%2Cformat&crop=focalpoint&fit=crop&fm=jpg&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&h=280&q=80&w=320 320w 280h)
Kaurna Reconciliation Sculpture
Suitability: All years
![Kaurna sculptures placed at the front of the Festival Theatre entrance, featuring one large sculpture with water feature.](https://adelaidefestivalcentre.imgix.net/assets/volumes/images/Exhibitions/Kaurna-Sculptures-photo-by-Peter-Barnes.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&crop=focalpoint&fit=crop&fm=jpg&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&h=672&q=80&w=768 768w 672h, https://adelaidefestivalcentre.imgix.net/assets/volumes/images/Exhibitions/Kaurna-Sculptures-photo-by-Peter-Barnes.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&crop=focalpoint&fit=crop&fm=jpg&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&h=525&q=80&w=600 600w 525h, https://adelaidefestivalcentre.imgix.net/assets/volumes/images/Exhibitions/Kaurna-Sculptures-photo-by-Peter-Barnes.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&crop=focalpoint&fit=crop&fm=jpg&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&h=350&q=80&w=400 400w 350h, https://adelaidefestivalcentre.imgix.net/assets/volumes/images/Exhibitions/Kaurna-Sculptures-photo-by-Peter-Barnes.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&crop=focalpoint&fit=crop&fm=jpg&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&h=280&q=80&w=320 320w 280h)
Legendary Textile Tales
Suitability: Years 5 to 9
![Legendary textile 2000x480](https://adelaidefestivalcentre.imgix.net/assets/volumes/images/Misc/legendary-textile-2000x480.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&crop=focalpoint&fit=crop&fm=jpg&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&h=672&q=80&w=768 768w 672h, https://adelaidefestivalcentre.imgix.net/assets/volumes/images/Misc/legendary-textile-2000x480.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&crop=focalpoint&fit=crop&fm=jpg&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&h=525&q=80&w=600 600w 525h, https://adelaidefestivalcentre.imgix.net/assets/volumes/images/Misc/legendary-textile-2000x480.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&crop=focalpoint&fit=crop&fm=jpg&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&h=350&q=80&w=400 400w 350h, https://adelaidefestivalcentre.imgix.net/assets/volumes/images/Misc/legendary-textile-2000x480.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&crop=focalpoint&fit=crop&fm=jpg&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&h=280&q=80&w=320 320w 280h)
Little Murmur
Suitability: Years 2 to 12
![Little murmur 2560x1280](https://adelaidefestivalcentre.imgix.net/assets/volumes/images/Shows/2024/08-Aug/Little-Murmur/little-murmur-2560x1280.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&crop=focalpoint&fit=crop&fm=jpg&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&h=672&q=80&w=768 768w 672h, https://adelaidefestivalcentre.imgix.net/assets/volumes/images/Shows/2024/08-Aug/Little-Murmur/little-murmur-2560x1280.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&crop=focalpoint&fit=crop&fm=jpg&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&h=525&q=80&w=600 600w 525h, https://adelaidefestivalcentre.imgix.net/assets/volumes/images/Shows/2024/08-Aug/Little-Murmur/little-murmur-2560x1280.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&crop=focalpoint&fit=crop&fm=jpg&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&h=350&q=80&w=400 400w 350h, https://adelaidefestivalcentre.imgix.net/assets/volumes/images/Shows/2024/08-Aug/Little-Murmur/little-murmur-2560x1280.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&crop=focalpoint&fit=crop&fm=jpg&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&h=280&q=80&w=320 320w 280h)
Read more about centrED
Foundation Impact Stories: 2024 Nathaniel O’Brien Class of Cabaret Scholarship Recipient
Waikerie High School student Ellen Kroehn has been named the recipient of the prestigious 2024 Nathaniel O'Brien Class of Cabaret Scholarship.
![CF24 CC 154](https://adelaidefestivalcentre.imgix.net/assets/volumes/images/CF24_CC_154.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&crop=focalpoint&fit=crop&fm=jpg&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&h=672&q=80&w=768 768w 672h, https://adelaidefestivalcentre.imgix.net/assets/volumes/images/CF24_CC_154.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&crop=focalpoint&fit=crop&fm=jpg&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&h=525&q=80&w=600 600w 525h, https://adelaidefestivalcentre.imgix.net/assets/volumes/images/CF24_CC_154.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&crop=focalpoint&fit=crop&fm=jpg&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&h=350&q=80&w=400 400w 350h, https://adelaidefestivalcentre.imgix.net/assets/volumes/images/CF24_CC_154.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&crop=focalpoint&fit=crop&fm=jpg&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&h=280&q=80&w=320 320w 280h)
"Thank you, Thank you very much"
With the generous support of David Venn Enterprises and Adelaide Festival Centre Foundation, schools and communities from across Adelaide were given the opportunity to see a performance of Elvis: A Musical Revolution.
![Elvis HMT combined 2560x1280](https://adelaidefestivalcentre.imgix.net/assets/volumes/images/Shows/Elvis-HMT-combined-2560x1280.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&crop=focalpoint&fit=crop&fm=jpg&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&h=672&q=80&w=768 768w 672h, https://adelaidefestivalcentre.imgix.net/assets/volumes/images/Shows/Elvis-HMT-combined-2560x1280.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&crop=focalpoint&fit=crop&fm=jpg&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&h=525&q=80&w=600 600w 525h, https://adelaidefestivalcentre.imgix.net/assets/volumes/images/Shows/Elvis-HMT-combined-2560x1280.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&crop=focalpoint&fit=crop&fm=jpg&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&h=350&q=80&w=400 400w 350h, https://adelaidefestivalcentre.imgix.net/assets/volumes/images/Shows/Elvis-HMT-combined-2560x1280.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&crop=focalpoint&fit=crop&fm=jpg&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&h=280&q=80&w=320 320w 280h)
Foundation Impact Stories: Nathaniel O’Brien Class of Cabaret Scholarship 2023
Since 2016, regional students in Years 10 and 11 have been given the opportunity to apply for the Nathaniel O’Brien Class of Cabaret Scholarship program.
![CC23 039](https://adelaidefestivalcentre.imgix.net/assets/volumes/images/Misc/CC23_039.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&crop=focalpoint&fit=crop&fm=jpg&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&h=672&q=80&w=768 768w 672h, https://adelaidefestivalcentre.imgix.net/assets/volumes/images/Misc/CC23_039.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&crop=focalpoint&fit=crop&fm=jpg&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&h=525&q=80&w=600 600w 525h, https://adelaidefestivalcentre.imgix.net/assets/volumes/images/Misc/CC23_039.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&crop=focalpoint&fit=crop&fm=jpg&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&h=350&q=80&w=400 400w 350h, https://adelaidefestivalcentre.imgix.net/assets/volumes/images/Misc/CC23_039.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&crop=focalpoint&fit=crop&fm=jpg&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&h=280&q=80&w=320 320w 280h)
Foundation Impact Stories: centrED hosts a magical Mary Poppins experience!
Adelaide Festival Centre’s centrED Schools Program hosted 200 students, teachers and caregivers from five NASSSA (Northern Adelaide State Secondary Schools Alliance) schools at Mary Poppins.
![358146371 760096956124107 3517353048642547217 n](https://adelaidefestivalcentre.imgix.net/assets/volumes/images/Blog/358146371_760096956124107_3517353048642547217_n.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&crop=focalpoint&fit=crop&fm=jpg&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&h=672&q=80&w=768 768w 672h, https://adelaidefestivalcentre.imgix.net/assets/volumes/images/Blog/358146371_760096956124107_3517353048642547217_n.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&crop=focalpoint&fit=crop&fm=jpg&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&h=525&q=80&w=600 600w 525h, https://adelaidefestivalcentre.imgix.net/assets/volumes/images/Blog/358146371_760096956124107_3517353048642547217_n.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&crop=focalpoint&fit=crop&fm=jpg&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&h=350&q=80&w=400 400w 350h, https://adelaidefestivalcentre.imgix.net/assets/volumes/images/Blog/358146371_760096956124107_3517353048642547217_n.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&crop=focalpoint&fit=crop&fm=jpg&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&h=280&q=80&w=320 320w 280h)