Holiday classes for local actors
The National Institute of Dramatic Art (NIDA) is to visit Canberra in the school holidays to run classes for young actors.
The actors will have the chance to explore musical theatre and screen acting during e classes at Daramalan College with the courses using knowledge, techniques, and educational philosophies from NIDA’s Higher Education programs.
Students will be exposed to character-building and camera techniques in drama, film and television.
Further information is available from NIDA at this PS News link.
CSIRO building wins awards
The Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) has won four architectural awards for its Synergy building at its Black Mountain campus.
The ACT Chapter of the Australian Institute of Architects made the awards presenting CSIRO with the Romaldo Guirgola Award for Public Architecture and the Derek Wrigley Award for Sustainable Architecture as well as an award for Interior Architecture.
Synergy was also the winner of the Work Space category at the 2018 Asia Pacific INDE Awards, where it was noted that “the science sector brings a new vision to the workplace revolution”.
Grants for community groups
Community organisations across Canberra have been awarded grants to improve their digital technology, infrastructure and support programs.
Thirty-one organisations received a total of $101,115 in the Participation (Digital Communities) Grant Program and 48 received assistance through the Community Support and Infrastructure Grant Program enabling them to be more effective and efficient.
Festival seeks feedback
The Community Services Directorate has invited members of the community to share their views and experiences of the National Multicultural Festival, helping to shape the event for years to come.
As part of the review, the Directorate wants to hear from as many Canberrans as possible to learn what they love and what can be improved about the Festival.
Information on how to make a submission on the National Multicultural Festival can be accessed on the YourSay website at this PS News link.
Water for public review
The Environment, Planning and Sustainable Development Directorate has invited public comment on environmental water flows from the Territory’s supply dams.
This water replaces the natural flows that may be missing because water supply dams stop it entering streams or because of drought.
The Directorate reviews and revises the Environmental Flow Guidelines every five years.
Information on submitting comments on the draft 2018 Environmental Flow Guidelines can be accessed on the YourSay website at this PS News link.
New roofs to cover schools
Six Canberra public schools are to have their roofs replaced.
Work will occur over the next four years at Alfred Deakin High School, Calwell High School, Campbell High School, Dickson College, North Ainslie Primary School and Telopea Park School.
The new roofs are expected to make the school buildings more comfortable for students and staff and improve energy efficiency through the installation of insulation or using new insulated roofing panels.
Renewal of deteriorating school roofs will also minimise the damage and disruption that can be caused by water leaks during storms.
