Over the past two weeks, our Year 9 students have returned to Arthur Boyd’s Education Centre at Bundanon to deepen their artistic practice in a setting rich with inspiration. Working with acrylics, painting en plein air (in the open air) and exploring reverse drawing techniques using erasers, students extended their creative skills and discovered new ways of seeing and expressing the world around them. Inspired by Arthur Boyd and his family of artists, they approached their work with curiosity and imagination, producing some wonderful results that will be showcased at our upcoming Year 9–11 Art Exhibition. An invitation soon to follow.

The experience was further enriched by an evening session with Jaz Corr, a proud Dharawal woman, artist and Head Teacher at Vincentia High School. Through a movement-based Acknowledgement of Country, Jaz invited students to connect with Country before guiding them in creating miniature gunyahs (traditional shelters). Students then explored the interplay of light and form by drawing the shadows cast by their sculptures. Beyond the studio, students were immersed in the remarkable surroundings of Bundanon, staying in the award-winning education centre designed by architect Frank Gehry. We are deeply grateful for the opportunity to offer our students such an inspiring experience.