Sky Story, Our Story

Sky Story is an exciting series of events for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander students in selective high schools and opportunity classes.

I am forever grateful for the culture you've nurtured and the experiences I have relished. (OC student)

Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander students in selective high schools and opportunity classes from across NSW come together at Sky Story to:

  • connect with one another
  • learn about, and celebrate, Aboriginal culture, histories, and contemporary matters
  • learn about, and celebrate, Torres Strait Islander culture, histories, and contemporary matters
  • participate in academic, social and cultural activities
  • learn from other Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander academic and cultural role-models.

This inspiring event is held in Term 2 and includes a 3-day, 2-night activity program for each age group, primary and secondary.

Watch the videos below and hear from the students to learn more.

Video: Sky Story for selective high school students (duration 3:32)

VIDEO: Sky Story 2024 for selective high school students
Sky Story helped me shape my goals and realise I'm very capable. (Selective high school student)

Video: Sky Story for opportunity class students (duration 3:53)

VIDEO: Sky Story 2024 for opportunity class students

Post-school options and scholarships

The Career Programs, Career and Workplace Learning team, provides up-to-date information about post-school options and scholarship opportunities for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander youth.

Visit Post-school options to learn more.

Are you an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander student in a selective high school?

Reach out to us today using the form below if you would like more information or help with:

  • your current studies
  • courses and programs after Year 12
  • university applications / UAC submissions
  • scholarship applications.

Complete the student contact form

Our stories, coming together

The artwork Our stories, Coming together was created across 2 selective education events in 2024: Sky Story for primary students (13-15 May) and Sky Story for secondary students (27-29 May).

The arch represents a cave, like being wrapped by a space where there is a family connection within, a safe space. Each story is a unique representation of past, present and future. Each of the individual stories are connected.

The creation of this work required the strength of highly effective teamwork. The coming together of the stories was a very proud moment.

This work was created by Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander students from NSW opportunity classes and selective high schools. It represents individual identity and shared success simultaneously.

Photo of Aboriginal artwork created by students Photo of Aboriginal artwork created by students
Photo of Aboriginal artwork created by students Photo of Aboriginal artwork created by students

Our stories, Coming together 2024. Acrylic on canvas.

By Alana (Year 7), Alexander (Year 7), Bella (Year 7), Ciara (Year 6), Delika (Year 10), Emilia (Year 6), Emma (Year 10), Hailah (Year 5), Henry (Year 10), Izzy (Year 8), Jacob (Year 8), Logan (Year 9), Marley (Year 5), Poppy (Year 5), Poppy (Year 12), Rhyarna (Year 8), Sarah (Year 5), Sophie (Year 9), Sophie (Year 10), Tempese (Year 8), Terri (Year 7), Toby (Year 8), Zariah (Year 6) and Zavier (Year 6), with Danielle Mate.

Upcoming opportunities

Film By Student Workshop
(Years 5 to 8)
The Arts Unit

🎬 Calling all Year 5 – Year 8 students!

This is the last face-to-face Film By Student Workshop for 2024.

Film By is offering workshops for high-potential and gifted Year 5 to Year 8 students.

This workshop covers diverse areas such as camera operation, sound design, green screen and storytelling.

📍 Location: 105 Phillip St. Parramatta. NSW

📅 Friday 20 September 2024, 9:30 am – 3:00 pm

Cost: $75/student

Do not miss out on this unique opportunity!

Register now here

Film By Online Film Festival
(Kindergarten to Year 8)
The Arts Unit

Film By Online film festival submissions now open

Film By Online is here to celebrate the incredible creativity of NSW school students! 🌟🎥

This digital festival showcases the remarkable talent of young filmmakers from Kindergarten to Year 8. 🎞️👏

🎥📅 Submissions close Friday 8 November 2024 (Term 4 Week 4).

🔗 artsunit.nsw.edu.au/film-by/festivals/film-by-online

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