The Arts Curriculum has just been released and distributed to New Zealand schools. Earlier drafts have been tempered by consultation, discussion and criticism.
Every student is entitled to an education in each discipline.
It still doesn't address the concern that the Arts Curriculum, by including all four disciplines within the one curriculum, could have the effect of diluting each of them. It must be accepted, however, that the views of educationists may differ, and that the curriculum is now fact, to be lived with and implemented. The question in the minds of teachers, Principals and Boards of Trustees is how the Arts Curriculum is to be translated in practical terms to the classroom. We cannot give you a single simple answer to this, but can lead you to articles, documents, discussions, workshops and courses that will help, especially as far as music is concerned. This section will be continually updated as information becomes available, and we become aware of material and events that could help schools develop programmes to implement the arts curriculum.