YEAR 9 students at Kempsey High School (KHS) were treated to cultural experience at The Glasshouse in June, supported by funding from the Coastline Bank Community Foundation.
The students were provided tickets to a performance of ‘Scenes from the Climate Era’ by Sydney’s Belvoir St Theatre.
“The performance was deeply moving – exploring the political, scientific, and emotional realities of climate change,” KHS Drama teacher Emily Hovenden said.
“From political inaction to personal grief, the scenes spanned decades into the future with confronting honesty and heart.
“The use of sand was a powerful motif – symbolising hope, the urgency of time, and the fragile beauty of our planet.”
After the show, students had the opportunity to take part in a Q&A with the cast – diving deeper into the themes, performance and creative process.
In 2025, Coastline’s Community Foundation provided over $20,000 in grant funding to more than 30 schools, reaching 3,090 students across the Macleay, Hastings and Manning Valleys.
“We are proud to champion creativity, culture and connection in our region – especially for young people,” a spokesperson for the bank said.
“Through our partnership with the Glasshouse’s Education Program, we’re proud to help break down barriers to arts access.”
By Pauline CAIN
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