A resilience program for primary school students that uses educational theatre to promote cyber safety, friendship and anti bullying. Supported by a Q&A and curriculum-aligned lesson plans.
This engaging live performance empowers students to build safe, respectful friendships at school and online.
Lucy is insecure and desperate to fit in, telling lies and making unsafe choices in online games. Charlie is being bullied and feels angry, powerless and unable to ask for help.
When they are swept into the Buddies Questathon, they must work together to defeat the forces of Aggrator, collect the eight Friendship Discs and restore the Ancient Ring of Friendship. They discover that true friendship is built on kindness, honesty, trust, safety and being yourself.
Buddies is a creative and engaging addition to your anti-bullying, cyber safety and student wellbeing programs. Developed by educators and a clinical psychologist, and aligned with the curriculum, the performance provides a rich stimulus for further learning and discussion in the classroom.
Brainstorm Productions is listed as an evidence-based program on the Victorian Schools Mental Health Menu. Brainstorm is also endorsed by the eSafety Commissioner as a Trusted eSafety Provider and is an endorsed program on the SA Department for Education External Wellbeing Programs Directory. Listed on the ACER Wellbeing Program Guide.
Each primary school program includes:
- A 50 minute live theatre performance, with themes and outcomes aligned with the curriculum and key wellbeing, bullying and cyber safety frameworks. The actors are young, professional performers who are positive role models for your students.
- A 5-10 minute discussion with the students, in which key themes and practical strategies are explored and help-seeking information is provided. Students also have the opportunity to ask the actors questions.
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A Teacher Resource Pack, containing:
- Pre-performance resources, including permission slip, newsletter insert, promotional tools, compliance documents and everything else you need to prepare for the day.
- Curriculum-aligned classroom resources, including lesson plans, discussion points, extension activities, worksheets and online resources.
- Printable A3 colour posters.
- The theme song from the show to download.
- Full support from our Booking Coordinators, who are available from 8am to 5pm weekdays to guide you through the process and answer any questions you may have.
Buddies Cyber Safety Program Covers:
- Cyber Safety
- Cyber Bullying
- Bullying
- Positive Relationships
- Friendship
- Assertiveness
- Social Skills
- Conflict Resolution
- Emotion Regulation
- Resilience
- Empathy
- Kindness
The Australian Curriculum (v9.0):
- Health & Physical Education
- The Arts
- English
- Digital Technologies
- General Capabilities, including Personal & Social Capability, Digital Literacy, Ethical Understanding and Literacy
- Supports the following Curriculum Connections: Online Safety, Mental Health & Wellbeing and Respectful Relationships
NSW: PDHPE, Creative Arts, English.
VIC: Drama, Critical & Creative Thinking, English, Ethical Capability, HPE, Civics & Citizenship, Intercultural Capability, Personal & Social Capability, Digital Technologies.
Also supports: The Australian Student Wellbeing Framework, Best Practice Framework for Online Safety Education, eSafety Toolkit for Schools, Be You, the National Respectful Relationships Education Framework and Pastoral Care.
Supports Positive Behaviour for Learning (PBL), eSmart Schools, and other programs that promote student wellbeing, anti bullying, behaviour management, resilience, cyber safety, mental health and positive relationships in schools.
Each lesson plan in our Classroom Resources is linked to specific curriculum outcomes. Learn more about how the performances can be used to achieve curriculum outcomes on our Curriculum Alignment page.
What sort of venue do we need?
An indoor venue with access to electricity. There is no need for any special theatre style venue as the show works best in an open space, with students seated on the floor. A school hall or gym is ideal but we can also use triple classroom areas, libraries etc. Unfortunately due to WHS we cannot use outdoor areas. If you have an unusual venue and would like to discuss it with us please contact our team on 1800 676 224.
A layout diagram is provided for each performance, showing how the actors will set up and how students will be seated. Download the layout diagram for this performance here.
What is the cost and how does the minimum fee structure work?
Our maximum audience for all primary school productions is 280. The cost is $7.50 per student (+GST). A minimum fee of $900 (+GST) applies when less than 120 students attend. Our office will email you a tax invoice after the show, based on the number of students that attended.
What provisions do you have in place for supporting child safety and wellbeing?
We are a Child Safe Organisation and comply with all aspects of Child Protection and screening in each state and territory. We have Risk Assessments in place and all our actors are trained in WHS, appropriate behaviour in schools, dealing with student disclosures and providing appropriate help-seeking information. Scripts have been researched and developed in consultation with teachers and a Clinical Psychologist.
What will the actors need on the day?
The actors will arrive one hour and fifteen minutes before the performance time to sign in and access the venue. The shows are performed on the floor (preferably NOT a stage), no chairs please. They have all their own equipment.
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Performed at your school
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Year level:
Years K/P-6 -
Cost:
$7.50 Per Student
Min fee $900 per session +GST -
Running Time:
1 hour incl. discussion -
Includes:
Teacher Resource Pack and curriculum-aligned lesson plans
