Every public primary school student in New South Wales will receive access to high-quality music lessons each year and the opportunity to learn a musical instrument under a new 10-year music education plan, Mirage News reported.
The Minns Labor Government’s ‘Time for Music’ plan will deliver better and fairer access to music lessons and musical activities for students from Kindergarten through to Year 6, improving the quality and consistency of music education in NSW public primary schools, according to the report.
The plan is designed to work alongside the new Creative Arts Kindergarten to Year 6 syllabus and will embed music instruction in NSW public primary schools, ensuring every student can access a high-quality music education regardless of where they live or attend school, Mirage News said.
Teachers will receive additional professional learning and dedicated tools and resources to support music lesson delivery, backed by a dedicated music education framework. Over the next decade, the plan will bring musicians, tutors and industry experts into classrooms to work alongside and mentor teachers, while expanding access to co-curricular activities including school bands and choirs.
The plan delivers on key recommendations from the 2024 Joint Select Committee on Arts and Music Education and will be guided by an industry advisory group, Mirage News reported. It complements the government’s ‘Inspire’ program, which embeds high potential and gifted education programs into every NSW public school.
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