Story as Welcome: Identity-Rich Beginnings – FREE Professional Learning

August 13th, 2025
Photo courtesy of St Aloysius College, photographer Alexandra Gonzalez Salas

Wednesday 10 September, 4pm - 6pm at Patch Theatre

Explore how creative storytelling can help build strong, identity-rich beginnings in education settings.

In this workshop, you will:

  • experience interactive activities that spark imagination and connection

  • explore practical strategies for weaving student voice and cultural strengths into your everyday teaching practice

  • discover how storytelling can be a tool for belonging, self-expression, and community building in your classroom

 Whether you’ve recently welcomed Glow & Tell into your classroom or are simply interested in new ways to amplify student voice and cultural strengths, this session will offer powerful strategies to support belonging, self-expression and community.

Links directly to the EYLF outcomes, the SA Public Education Strategy and AITSL Teaching Standards.

RSVP HERE

by 3 September


Event Details

Story as Welcome: Identity-Rich Beginnings

Who: Suitable for early childhood educators, primary teachers, and pre-service teachers
When: Wed 10 Sep 2025, 4pm–6pm | Term 3, Week 8
Where: Patch Theatre – 63 King William Street, Kent Town
Cost: Free, RSVP required, places are limited

Access info: The building is wheelchair accessible via a back entrance but there is no wheelchair accessible toilet.

Links directly to the EYLF outcomes, the SA Public Education Strategy and AITSL Teaching Standards.

AITSL Teaching Standards:

1 Know students and how they learn

  • 1.3 Students with diverse linguistic, cultural, religious and socioeconomic backgrounds

2 Know the content and how to teach it

  • 2.1 Content and teaching strategies of the teaching area

3 Plan for an implement effective teaching and learning

  • 3.3 Use teaching strategies

  • 3.4 Select and use resources

6 Engage in professional learning

  • 6.1 Identify and plan professional learning needs

7 Engage professional with colleagues, parents/carers and the community

  • 7.4 Engage with professional teaching networks and broader communities

EYLF outcomes:

  • Children have a strong sense of identity 

  • Children are connected with and contribute to their world 

  • Children have a strong sense of wellbeing 

  • Children are confident and involved learners 

  • Children are effective communicators

     

SA Public Education Strategy which prioritises: 

  • belonging

  • equity 

  • inclusion

  • student voice 

  • curiosity 

  • creativity


About Patch Theatre


Patch Theatre creates visually captivating performances for 4–8 year olds, exploring how children see the world. Their works place children at the centre of the performance, promoting imagination, wonder and discovery.

Founded in South Australia in 1972, Patch has produced over 100 unique works and won countless awards. Patch performances have been presented across Australia and the globe, capturing the imaginations of children worldwide.

 Each year, Patch provides inspirational, design-rich theatre experiences to over 50,000 children.