Creative Arts & Wellbeing: Easy End-of-Year Ideas for Your Classroom

What they do: Specialist in drama-based incursions for primary schools: role-play, storytelling, movement, cross-curriculum links (English, Arts, Humanities).
Why it works now: Because drama is a creative arts medium, this is directly applicable. You could use a Drama Toolbox incursion to reflect on the year, explore transitions, friendships, social-emotional learning (SEL) via drama.
Tip: With Term 4 in mind, ask for a celebration/incorporation of “end-of-year” themes (e.g., moving up, next year) or a one-hour session to break from routine and change the pace.

3. Brainstorm Productions (Australia-wide)

What they do: Live theatre in-education programs for primary & high schools: focus on wellbeing, resilience, emotional awareness, help-seeking, social skills. They provide follow-up classroom resources.
Why it works now: When you want something “big moment” for the whole year group, this is it. A performance with follow-up discussion gives a strong creative arts + wellbeing combination.
Tip: Book early (Term 4 is busy). Ensure the theatre piece is pitched appropriately for your stage and that classroom follow-ups are included (so the incursion isn’t a one-off but feeds into your Term 4 wrap up/transition plan).

5. Sculpture by the Sea, Bondi – School Education Program

What they do: The annual outdoor sculpture exhibition offers school education programs: tours, artist-led workshops, focus tours along the coastal walk between Bondi and Tamarama.
Why it works now: Because Term 4 often aligns with the timing of the Bondi-Tamarama exhibition (October / November) this is very timely for an end-of-year artistic outing. The setting is outdoors, visually stimulating, creative.
Tip: Check the current year’s program (artist-led workshops may or may not be available). Even a self-guided tour can serve well. Combine with a creative task afterwards back at school (student sculptures, reflections). Note logistics (walking, weather, drop-off) to plan safely.

6. Mosman Art Gallery – Education Events

What they do: The gallery runs education events for schools—good for a neighbourhood excursion, especially for schools on Sydney’s North Shore.
Why it works now: A local, smaller-scale art venue may offer more flexible scheduling in Term 4, easier logistics, accessible for classes wanting creative arts + wellbeing.
Tip: Connect with their education/events coordinator and ask about programs tailored to transition/wrap-up themes (identity, next year, year reflections). Use the locality to your advantage (less travel time, easier supervision).

7. Museum of Contemporary Art Australia (MCA) – Learning & Teacher Programs

What they do: MCA offers learning programs, resources and self-guided visits for primary, secondary and tertiary students, as well as professional learning for teachers. MCA Australia+1
Why it works now: If your creative arts focus leans toward contemporary practice, critical thinking, visual arts investigation, the MCA offers rich opportunities. Also good for teacher professional learning in creative pedagogy.
Tip: Combine a student visit with a teacher “what next year could look like” session. Or if time is tight, use their self-guided resources plus a classroom follow-up where students reflect on the exhibition and link to wellbeing (for example: how art helps us think about emotions, change, identity).

8. WOW Incursions – Health & Wellbeing Incursions

What they do: Their “health & wellbeing incursion” program addresses student wellbeing in schools.
Why it works now: While this provider may be more general, if you specifically want a health/wellbeing angle (rather than pure arts) this is a good option. You could pair with an arts follow-up to build the arts + wellbeing link.
Tip: If you choose them, carve out time for a creative arts response afterwards (student artworks, drama, group reflection) to tie into the creative arts focus of your article.