Deck the halls with art and music
Visitors to Scarborough Public School will notice something truly special in our hallways and library: stunning artworks created by talented artists from the Coomaditchie United Aboriginal Corporation
By Scarborough Public School principal Emma Hutchinson
Visitors to Scarborough Public School will notice something truly special in our hallways and library: stunning artworks created by talented artists from the Coomaditchie United Aboriginal Corporation.
Each piece tells a unique story, offering our students and community a chance to reflect, connect, and learn. QR codes displayed alongside the artworks allow viewers to discover more about the stories and traditions behind each creation.
In this way, our high-traffic spaces become places of thought, dialogue, and cultural appreciation.We warmly invite families and community members to come in, take a look, and enjoy these incredible expressions of creativity.
All artworks are also available for purchase, providing a wonderful opportunity to support local Aboriginal artists.
Scarborough Public School is proud to promote community connection through art, and we look forward to sharing this celebration of culture with you. Please contact us to arrange a visit or to learn more.
Scarborough Public School is collaborating with WollCon and Coomaditchie United Aboriginal Corporation to bring music and art to its students. Photos supplied
Music Education for Everyone
Scarborough Public School is well into its first term of an exciting collaboration with the Wollongong Conservatorium of Music, bringing high-quality music education to every student.
Through this partnership, all children have gained access to the school band program and weekly in-class tuition, ensuring that music is a shared experience for all. This initiative has been made possible thanks to the generous support of our Parents & Citizens Association (P&C), whose commitment to equity and excellence ensures that every child can experience the joy and benefits of music. With their backing, Scarborough Public School is proud to continue this program into 2026 and beyond.
Music education is more than learning notes and rhythms. It nurtures critical and creative thinking, strengthens wellbeing, and builds confidence and collaboration.
When children engage in music, they develop resilience, imagination, and a sense of belonging. These are skills that enrich their academic learning and their lives beyond school.
Research consistently highlights the benefits of music education for children’s cognitive development, emotional wellbeing, and social connection.
At Scarborough, the program ensures that every child – regardless of background – has the opportunity to experience these benefits.
The school community is already seeing the joy and confidence that music brings to students. From the buzz of rehearsals to the pride of performance, the program is creating moments of collective achievement that embody Scarborough’s values of joy, kindness, curiosity, growth and community.
Scarborough Public School looks forward to welcoming families and the wider community to enjoy upcoming performances, celebrating the transformative power of music and the promise of a future where every child is known, valued, and inspired to thrive.
