Partnership Case Study
Lindisfarne Anglican Grammar School: Study 2
This project began with a simple but powerful idea: music can inspire change. Lindisfarne students set out to understand how sound, storytelling, and collective action intersect. They explored real social issues, examined how artists use music to influence awareness, and were challenged to create their own advocacy-driven compositions. The moment was ripe for a shift — from performing music to using music purposefully.
Our PARTNER
Lindisfarne Anglican Grammar School
SETTING
Independent Grammar School
NSW, Australia
ENGAGEMENT
Multi-year partnership
FOCUS AREAS
Whole-staff implementation of the Culture of Excellence Program
From Performance to Purpose: Using Music as a Catalyst for Social Change
Case Summary
Students investigated global issues through a creative and critical lens, connecting musical expression with authentic advocacy. The project strengthened their ability to communicate ideas with clarity and emotion, collaborate effectively, and create work with personal and social meaning. The result was a powerful blend of creativity, empathy, and purposeful action.
This program strengthened students’ ability to take ownership of their learning.
98%
The frameworks made inquiry more purposeful, structured, and clear.
96%
Students demonstrated deeper thinking and more confident expression through this process.
97%
The learning experience improved collaboration and peer accountability.
95%
Overall, this was a valuable and impactful learning experience for our school community.
100%
(Percentages reflect staff who agreed or strongly agreed.)
In Their Words
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“The frameworks helped our students take real ownership — they weren’t just participating, they were leading.”
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“I saw students work with a level of depth and independence that surprised even them. They grew in ways I didn’t expect.”
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“The structure made inquiry feel purposeful. Students understood the ‘why,’ not just the ‘what,’ and it changed their whole engagement.”
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“The quality of thinking and reflection I saw was far more sophisticated than what I normally see in classwork.”
John Doe
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“This process ignited confidence — students realised they are capable of meaningful work that matters beyond school.”
John Doe
Combo Interactive
“Working with Lee empowered our students to move beyond completion and compliance into genuine agency. Our young people are now thinking more deeply, collaborating more authentically, and expressing their ideas with confidence and ownership—and that impact is visible across our school.”
Charlotte Lush, Deputy Principal, Lindisfarne AG School