Behind the Scenes of Sydney Opera House Term 2 & 3
10 June - 15 September 2024
On-Demand Digital Tour | Early Stage 1 - 3
Transport your class to Bennelong Point and introduce your students to the remarkable history, features and uses of this iconic Australian place.
Sessions
Term 2 & 3, 2024
Select a session to book or find out more through Dart Learning.
Term 2, 2024
On-demand from Monday 10 June - Friday 21 June
Term 3, 2024
On-demand from Monday 2 - 15 Sunday September
Watch at any time, from the comfort of your classroom.
Suitable for Early Stage 1 - 3
This program is recommended for Years K - 6.
Run time
This program runs for approximately 45 mins.
Schools should be dialed-in 15 minutes prior to the commencement of the session to test camera and microphone. Program duration is a guide only and may be subject to change.
Viewing link
The viewing link to connect to this on-demand session will be emailed to you in advance.
Accessibility
Captioned
AUSLAN Interpreted
This event is free for Australian schools
All digital programs are free to Australian schools and can be viewed via Youtube or our website. Terms and conditions apply. Fees apply for all international bookings.
Year 5 - 6 TeacherA wonderful experience that many students from regional areas would not have otherwise experienced.
Behind-the-scenes access with an expert guide
In this digital tour, discover the Indigenous history and cultural significance of Bennelong Point, gain an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at the design principles formulated by architect Jørn Utzon and finally, learn about how we create live performance experiences.
Presented by Sydney Opera House
Frequently asked questions
All you need is an internet connection! Schools can connect through Youtube in an internet browser however works best for your students (as a classroom or on individual computers).
The viewing link will be emailed to you in advance of the event.
If you require technical assistance with your video conferencing facilities, contact your schools’ tech support or alternatively contact our Creative Learning team on 02 9250 7770.
Click on the link for your preferred session time. If it is the first time you have used DART Connections you will be required to set up a username and password.
Please note that DART connections is the booking platform for all of our sessions and you will need to book here even if you are not a NSW or DET school.
Once your booking has been confirmed, our team will be in touch with relevant dial in details and to address any technical questions you may have.
Our on-demand program, including performances, workshops and talks, are available for a minimum of 10 days after the premiere. This gives you greater flexibility to watch at a time and date that’s convenient to your class. If you would really like to attend outside of the event dates, please contact the Creative Learning team on creativelearning@sydneyoperahouse.com and we will try our best to accommodate you.
You don’t need to do anything! If you can no longer attend our on-demand program of events, book in for another on-demand event at a time that suits you better.
If you would really like to attend outside of the event dates, please contact the Creative Learning team on creativelearning@sydneyoperahouse.com and we will try our best to accommodate you.
Once your booking is confirmed, our Creative Learning team will send you an email with all the details to prepare for your session.
To ensure your students get the most out of the experience, a Teachers’ Resource Pack is available for most programs. We recommend using these resources in advance of your digital excursion.
For the Digital Talks Program, your students can record their questions for the speaker and send them to us in advance of the talk. The details of how to do this will be emailed to you by our Creative Learning Team.
As the program is non-interactive, you can book for as many students as you like - a whole school booking of 500 or a single home learner - all are welcome and can be accommodated!
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