Education Autumn Term 2015

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Cover Image: Luke Kelly, MD of the Roald Dahl Literary Estate and grandson of Roald Dahl, joins forces with Cardiff schoolchildren to launch the Roald Dahl 100 celebrations in Wales.

Stephen Pegge Group External Relations Director, Lloyds Bank

“ Lloyds Bank is proud to support Wales Millennium Centre, enabling hundreds of children and young people from all social backgrounds and areas to experience the arts.”

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As part of the Roald Dahl 100 celebrations in 2016, we’re thrilled to have recently launched our Wales-wide schools’ project, Land of Song, supported by Lloyds Bank. Wales Millennium Centre and The Aloud Charity are joining forces to encourage primary schools across Wales to celebrate Roald Dahl through song.

With support from The Roald Dahl Estate and Can Sing, we’re creating a vibrant new bilingual website filled with free singing resources for Key Stage 2 pupils across Wales. Teacher training begins in October so get in touch now to register your interest and get involved by emailing landofsong@wmc.org.uk

Made possible by Lloyds Bank, Colwinston Charitable Trust and The D’Oyly Carte Charitable Trust

Shw’maeHere at Wales Millennium Centre, we’re proud of the range of exciting educational opportunities and experiences we offer all over Wales, thanks to the wonderful support of Lloyds Bank.

A major highlight in the 2015/16 calendar is Land of Song, our latest large-scale project for schools as part of the Roald Dahl centenary celebrations.

Mathew Milsom Managing Director

We’d love to see your school take part and access the incredible new resources we’ve created to help bring singing into the classroom. As a culmination of the project, we’ll be inviting all participating schools to take part in an exciting celebratory performance in June 2016 – we hope your school will be one of them!

Graeme Farrow Artistic and Creative Director

Land of Song

Coming Up... Ar Waith Ar Daith 12 Sept ’15 • Free outdoor spectacular

Land of Our Fathers 20 - 28 Oct ’15 (followed by a tour of Wales) Tickets from £6 • Age Guidance: 14+ • Teacher resource pack available

Cysgu’n Brysur March ’16 • Age Guidance: 12+

You’ll find full information about performances at the Centre on wmc.org.uk or by calling 029 2063 6464

Swan Lake 11 – 14 Nov ’15 Age Guidance: 5+ • Schools’ Tickets: £10 on Thursday matinee

Ballet’s greatest love story returns in Birmingham Royal Ballet’s lavish production of Swan Lake. This romantic fable of ill-fated passion, powerfully illuminated by Tchaikovsky’s legendary score, has bewitched audiences for generations. Swan Direction11 – 13 Nov ’15 At your school • Years 4, 5 & 6 • English

This workshop package is £500 + VAT for a full day. Alternatively two workshops in the morning is £350 + VAT and one workshop in the afternoon is £175 + VAT

In this exciting opportunity to introduce children to ballet and creative dance, artists from Birmingham Royal Ballet will visit schools in and around Cardiff to deliver fun and creative dance workshops based on the ballet Swan Lake.

Groove On Down The Road13 – 15 & 20 - 22 Nov ’15 Age Guidance: 5+ • Schools’ Tickets: £6

Award-winning hip-hop dance company ZooNation and Southbank Centre are proud to present a new adaptation of this smash-hit family dance adventure. Groove On Down The Road will see ZooNation creatives working with phenomenal, young Welsh dance talent over a three month period to recreate and re-imagine The Wizard of Oz.

ZooNation: Hip-Hop Dance WorkshopsDates flexible in Autumn Term Key Stage 1 – 4 • Max Capacity: 30 • 2 hours • At your school • £150

ZooNation is the UK’s leading hip-hop dance company and aims to inspire children and young people through the skill and spirit of hip-hop dance. Participants can learn dance skills and techniques giving them an exciting taste of hip-hop. Suitable for all levels.

Jukebox Performing Arts and Breakin’ Academies

Jukebox Collective have partnered with the Centre and National Theatre Wales to launch two innovative new projects for aspiring performers: Jukebox Performing Arts Academy and Breakin’ Academy.

With access to the highest level of training and facilities, the academies aim to encourage young people to pursue their passion for performing arts and street dance, through a diverse programme that supports and nurtures talented individuals.

Beginning in late September 2015, the Jukebox Performing Arts Academy will take place on weekends and the Breakin’ Academy will take place on Friday evenings. The academies are available across three age groups, spanning from 7 – 25 years old. Full bursaries are available - for more information or to arrange an audition, contact academy@jukeboxcollective.com

Black History Month School Day 5 Oct 9.30am-2.30pm • Key Stage 2 • At the Centre Max capacity 2 classes (booking essential) • £50 per class (bring packed lunch)

Returning for its seventh consecutive year, we’re proud to welcome Black History Month Celebrations back to celebrate the contributions made by the African Diaspora to local, national and world history and culture.

Throwaway Music Cardiff

Bring your class to this workshop and learn how to build African inspired musical instruments from ordinary household waste. Available in both Welsh and English, Throwaway Music raises awareness of reducing, re-using and recycling waste, as well as an opportunity to engage your class in craft and musical activities.

ARISE (African Rhythms in Strange Environments)

Join Stephen to explore the history of and take part in Ghanaian (ewe tribe) traditional music, song and dance.

We are pleased to support the Into Film Festival - a series of free film and education events for 5-19 year olds from 4–20 November 2015. To be amongst the first to know when bookings for our screenings open, and for more information about the festival, please register your interest at intofilm.org/festival

Into Film Festival10 Nov At the Centre • The Gruffalo & Room on the Broom (U)

13 Nov At the Centre • Encounters Short Films (11+)

We’ve devised a selection of workshops that can be booked throughout the year. All we need is a month’s notice and we’ll work with you to find a suitable date.

Dance Workshop Dates Flexible 60 minutes • At the Centre or at your school Key Stage 1 & 2 • £45 per class • English or Welsh

This dance workshop experiments with the textures and qualities of the different materials that make up the building. Explore how you can create movement from different textures to create interesting routines.

Storytelling and DramaDates Flexible 90 minutes • At the Centre or at your school Key Stage 1-4 • £55 per class • English

Using fairy tales, folk stories or any story you would find useful, pupils will explore elements of storytelling and characterisation through imaginative play, group exercises and reflection.

I.D. (Hip-hop Lyric Writing)Dates Flexible 90 minutes • At the Centre or at your school Key Stage 2, 3 or 4 • £55 per class • English

Through this poetic lyric-writing workshop, come and explore the concept of Welshness and what it means to you as an individual living in Wales today. How has traditional and contemporary living made an impact on you? If you could represent your nation in any event, what would it be?

In Action (Applied Theatre)Dates Flexible 90 minutes • At the Centre or at your school Key Stage 4 & 5 • £55 per class • English

This drama-based workshop will look at the themes of division within society and how/if we choose to separate ourselves from others. Through Applied Theatre techniques, you will explore social issues and conflict resolution.

Be Your Own Superhero (Drama and Art)Dates Flexible 60 minutes • At the Centre or at your school Key Stage 1 & 2 • £45 per class • English

Be the best you can be! Through imaginative play, explore what makes people our heroes and how we can bring out the best in ourselves.

Introduction to Orchestra (Music)Dates Flexible 90 minutes • At the Centre Key Stage 1 & 2 • £55 per class • English

This workshop has been designed to give pupils an idea of how life in an orchestra might be and how the music fits together. Come and work with our classical conductor and we may even form an orchestra of our own!

Shakespeare (Drama)Dates Flexible 120 minutes • At the Centre or at your school Key Stage 4 & 5 • £65 per class • English

This workshop can be tailored to suit your needs. Focusing on either performance techniques for approaching Shakespeare plays or on getting to grips with plot, we can explore either a specific play or Shakespeare’s work in general.

“So many fantastic ideas. The children were hooked from the start and wanted to do more. Thank you ever so much.” Teacher from Roath Park Primary School

Spice: Time Credits We accept Time Credits as payment for these workshops. Please visit justaddspice.org for information about their schools’ project.

SHIFFTCalling all university and college students! Join Shifft to access a range of last-minute deals on tickets, food and drink at Wales’ national arts centre. Head to shifft.co.uk to sign up.

Visiting the BayCardiff Bay is a fantastic destination for a school visit. If you’re considering bringing a group to the Bay, download our Education Provision guide to see the variety of schools workshops, tours or other activities available.

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Performing at the CentreShare your students’ talents with the Centre’s visitors on our Glanfa Stage. Our public stage provides the perfect platform for emerging artists. You can also hire our Weston Studio for theatrical productions which seats up to 250 people. Contact Faye on 029 2063 6427 or faye.gibson@wmc.org.uk

Tour & Talk VisitsWe offer a backstage tour and a talk on any area of work at the Centre from a specialist member of staff, tailored to your group’s needs. Our tours are available in both Welsh and English and we also cater for Welsh Learners.

Recycling PrintWe often have some leftover show programmes. If they would be useful for craft activity in your school just get in touch to arrange collection.

The Big Draw26 - 31 Oct ’15 Doodlers of all ages are welcome to join us and celebrate the national Big Draw event.

Diwali14 Nov ’15 Join us and our partners Wales Tamil Sangam for a festival of lights, dancers, workshops, fireworks and more.

ChristmasEvery Sat & Sun from 28 Nov to 20 Dec and 21 – 23 Dec, 10.30am – 2.30pm (last entry 2pm) Father Christmas and his Grotto will be back at the Centre every weekend leading up to Christmas, along with festive craft workshops for the little ones.

Here are our autumn highlights:

Fun for Families We offer a range of inspiring family arts experiences at the Centre every Saturday and school holiday – and it’s all free.

Lloyds Bank Enterprise SuiteWe know that space is a rare commodity, which is why we’ve been working with Lloyds Bank to offer community or arts groups and community interest companies a creative space free of charge*. The suite has been specifically designed to offer a space that is flexible to a variety of needs. So if you’re involved in a project that supports your community and need somewhere to meet, rehearse, host receptions or just gather to share ideas, we’d love to hear from you.

To find out more about the Lloyds Bank Enterprise Suite, contact our Arts and Creative Community Manager, Hannah Wynn Jones: hannah.wynn.jones@wmc.org.uk.

*Subject to availability

Our Arts & Creative Team are here to help. Get in touch to learn more about what we can offer.

You can either email takepart@wmc.org.uk or call 029 2063 4637

Mae ein Tîm Dysgu Creadigol yma i chi. Mae croeso i chi gysylltu â ni i ddysgu mwy am yr hyn sydd ar gael yn y Ganolfan.

Gallwch naill ai anfon e-bost at cymrydrhan@wmc.org.uk neu ffonio 029 2063 4637

Fforwm Athrawon

Teacher Training1 or 8 Oct 5 - 6.30pm • Free • At the Centre

The Centre has teamed up with Big Learning Company, S4C and Microsoft to host CPD opportunities for teachers this term, with creative workshops focused on digital competence, using the latest technologies including Minecraft, STEM Lego, Robotics and Raspberry Pi’s. Please contact us if you would like to arrange your own taster sessions at the Centre.

For full details, visit wmc.org.uk/TeacherInformation

Hyfforddiant i Athrawon1 neu 8 Hyd 5 - 6.30pm • Am Ddim • Yn y Ganolfan

Mae’r Ganolfan yn gweithio gyda’r Big Learning Company, S4C a Microsoft i gynnal cyfleoedd datblygiad proffesiynol parhaus ar gyfer athrawon y tymor yma, gyda gweithdai creadigol sy’n canolbwyntio ar gymhwysedd digidol, drwy ddefnyddio’r dechnoleg ddiweddaraf fel Minecraft, STEM Lego, Robotics a Raspberry Pi’s. Cysylltwch â ni i drefnu sesiynau blasu yn y Ganolfan.

I gael rhagor o fanylion, ewch i wmc.org.uk/GwybodaethAthrawon

Helpwch ni i ysbrydoli pobl ifanc o Gymru gyfan. Lansiodd ein fforwm athrawon ym mis Ebrill ond mae croeso i athrawon ymuno ar unrhyw adeg. Rydyn ni’n awyddus i weithio’n agosach gydag athrawon, gan eich holi chi am syniadau ac am gymorth i ddarparu prosiectau celfyddydol er mwyn cyfoethogi eich dysgu ac ysbrydoli eich plant.

Cyfarfod Nesaf: Nos Iau 24 Medi, 5pm-6.30pm

Cadeirir gan Mitch Winfield, Arweinydd Rhaglen ar gyfer Cwrs TAR Drama Uwchradd, Prifysgol Fetropolitan Caerdydd

Cysylltwch â ni i archebu lle.

Rebecca Elley

Gweinyddwr Celfyddydau a Chreadigol Arts & Creative Administrator

Sarah Roberts

Rheolwr Addysg Celfyddydau a Chreadigol

Arts & Creative Education Manager

Jason Camilleri

Rheolwr Ieuenctid Celfyddydau a Chreadigol

Arts & Creative Youth Manager

Lydia Meehan

Swyddog Celfyddydau a Chreadigol

Arts & Creative Officer

Hannah Wynn Jones

Rheolwr Cymunedol Celfyddydau a Chreadigol Arts & Creative Community Manager

Mirain Evans

(Siaradwr Cymraeg / Welsh Speaker)

Swyddog Celfyddydau a Chreadigol Arts & Creative Officer

Elan Isaac (Siaradwr Cymraeg / Welsh Speaker)

Swyddog Celfyddydau a Chreadigol Arts & Creative Officer

Ramzi Yousef

Swyddog Celfyddydau a Chreadigol Arts & Creative Officer

Teacher ForumHelp us inspire young people across Wales. Our teacher forum launched in April but new teachers can come on board at any time. We want to engage more closely with teachers and work with you to devise and deliver arts projects that enhance your teaching and inspire your pupils.

Next Meeting: Thursday 24 September, 5pm-6.30pm

Chaired by Mitch Winfield, Programme Leader for PGCE Secondary Drama, Cardiff Metropolitan University

Please get in touch to book your place.

Ein Tîm Celfyddydau a Chreadigol Meet the Arts & Creative Team