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We are pleased to announce that the 2027 Auditions for the Amadeus Artists’ Evolution Ensembles are now open!
This program is open to talented musicians from Years 5 to 12, who get the opportunity to play in combined schools string ensembles, concert bands and symphonic orchestras. These ensembles are suitable for students who are already in their school’s extension program and are interested in extra ensemble experience and performance opportunities. Students who are currently in Years 4 to 11 are invited to audition. Rehearsals commence in Term 1, 2027 and will take place in 5 locations:
- St Anthony of Padua College, Austral – Monday: 4pm to 6pm
- All Saints College, Liverpool – Tuesday: 4:30pm to 6:30pm
- St Vincent’s College, Ashfield – Tuesday: 4:30pm to 6:30pm
- De La Salle College, Caringbah – Tuesday: 4:30pm to 6:30pm
- Marcellin College, Randwick – Wednesday: 4:30pm to 6:30pm
Applications close on Friday, October 9. Auditions for new members will be held at St Vincent’s College Ashfield on Saturday, 24 October.Parents should apply via the ArtsHQ Website. We have attached the flyer for distribution to students and parents, posting on social media, Compass and for school bulletin boards. We appreciate your assistance in advertising this program to any students that may be interested.Please do not hesitate to direct parents to amadeus@syd.catholic.edu.au should they have any questions.
Kind Regards,
Amadeus Music Program
Education & Research Directorate
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PARENT & CARER CONFERENCE
Working together in a modern world - A conference for parents and carers of children in NSW Catholic schools
Join us for our 2026 conference for all NSW parents and carers with children in Catholic schools – just $30 per ticket! Choose from two great locations!
Saturday 22 August in Sydney OR 24 October in Tweed Heads
We are so excited to be hosting these days for our parents and carers and we really hope you can make it!
Our parent conferences are a chance for people to gather, eat, learn and connect. CCSP has invited expert presenters to talk to parents and carers about the top topics that families face today. We’ll also have stallholders with resources and information to share that will help you and your family. It's a great relaxing day out just for you.
Enjoy the chance to up your parenting skills, discuss your parenting challenges with other parents, and step into a supported space to bravely parent your child or young person.
Listen to expert parenting presenters talk about consent and respectful relationships, cybersafety, building your child’s resilience, managing anxiety, screens and brain development, and supporting your child’s learning at home and at school.
THIS CONFERENCE WILL GIVE YOU THE INFORMATION YOU NEED TO PARENT IN THIS COMPLEX AGE OF TECHNOLOGY.
First up is our Sydney conference, supported by Sydney Catholic Schools.
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Regards,
Julie King
Executive Officer
Book Week at Randwick City Library
Book Week 2026 will soon be upon us and we at the Randwick City Libraries invite you and your school to be part of this annual event!
Randwick City Library are running several events for children in years K-6- please see the program of events here:
Join Us for Our Biggest-Ever Book Week Celebration - Randwick City Library