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title: What are the benefits of the Arts for your son
description: As the significance of The Arts has increased, the benefits for students in life and learning are being recognised. Discover the benefits of the Arts for your son.
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# [What are the benefits of the Arts for your son](https://info.ccgs.wa.edu.au/building-good-men/what-are-the-benefits-of-the-arts-for-your-son)

 Written by [Academic Excellence](https://info.ccgs.wa.edu.au/building-good-men/author/academic-excellence) | Oct 6, 2020 6:34:00 AM

As the significance of the Arts has increased, the benefits for students in life and learning are being recognised. [The Conversation](http://theconversation.com/the-new-national-arts-curriculum-could-make-for-better-schools-24537) declares how the Arts, including; Dance, Drama, Media Art, Music and Visual Arts, now sit alongside major subjects in the Australian Curriculum.

The subjects are a learning process that combine play, investigation, experimentation, creativity and expression, as defined by [Robyn Ewing.](http://research.acer.edu.au/aer/11/)

The benefits of the Arts for your son include:

**Academic performance**  
The [Australia Council for the Arts](http://www.australiacouncil.gov.au/news/media-centre/media-releases/research-shows-involvement-in-the-arts-has-wide-ranging-benefits-for-young-people/) have found many academic outcomes for students who participate in the Arts, including motivation, homework completion, class participation, school enjoyment and educational inspirations.

**Wellbeing**  
Importantly, the [Council](http://www.australiacouncil.gov.au/news/media-centre/media-releases/research-shows-involvement-in-the-arts-has-wide-ranging-benefits-for-young-people/) also found that participation in the Arts can broaden personal wellbeing by enhancing self-esteem, confidence, life satisfaction and a sense of purpose.

**Collaboration**   
Not only do art-rich experiences benefit boys academically, they are also beneficial socially. The Arts subjects require team work, collaboration and communication.

**Problem solving**   
[Researchers](https://www.researchgate.net/publication/258100829_The_Role_of_Arts_Participation_in_Students%27_Academic_and_Nonacademic_Outcomes_A_Longitudinal_Study_of_School_Home_and_Community_Factors) have found that the Arts give students the tools to find creative, collaborative and imaginative solutions to solve problems. They can make something new by accessing a different perspective and using the language of the Arts.

At [Christ Church](https://www.ccgs.wa.edu.au/learning-at-christ-church/preparatory-school/curriculum/the-arts), we focus on the Arts to ignite our boys’ creativity and imagination, preparing them for 21st century challenges.

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