Recognising the fundamental importance of student wellbeing, the NSW Public Schools DanceSport Gala 2024 is returning to its roots by placing a renewed emphasis on the holistic development of its participants. We are placing STUDENT WELLBEING back at the forefront this year. We believe that beyond dance moves, our students need support in dealing with the challenges they face. By prioritising their physical and mental health, and celebrating inner growth and confidence, the DanceSport Gala program aims to create an environment where students not only improve their dance skills but also feel valued, supported, and happy.
The core of the DanceSport Challenge program is in Student Wellbeing. This is the program that incorporates every aspect of the NSW Department of Education Wellbeing framework.
Connect
Students have positive and respectful relationships with each other, their teachers and the community
Students experience a sense of belonging and connectedness that respects diversity and identity
Students are self-aware and regulate their own emotions and behaviours. Students have the social and emotional skills to develop and maintain positive relationships and engage in pro-social behaviour.
Parents and the broader school community actively participate in the school and in helping students to develop positive connections
Succeed
Students are confident and resilient learners. They have positive self-esteem, stretch themselves and take risks in their learning. They demonstrate self-discipline and effort toward their learning.
Students are provided opportunities to succeed and success is celebrated in a way that is meaningful to the student
Parents and the broader school community actively participate in supporting and reinforcing student learning.
Thrive
Student learning takes place in an environment which fosters and develops choice, accomplishment, positive relationships, enjoyment, growth, health and safety.
Students contribute to the learning of other students and to the school community more broadly.
Students are recognised and celebrated.
Staff contributes to environments which allow students to thrive by delivering high quality learning experiences.
The school has high expectations for every student.
Enabling School Environment
Students are recognised, respected and valued.
Collaborative partnerships are built with students, staff, families, communities and other organisations to support and develop students and school communities.
Through the Gala Performance, the school, students, staff and the community, have the opportunity to work together to be a part of a magical event where every student shines!