The Arts Bulletin
Mr Adrian Walker - Dean of Secondary
Mrs Karen Gordon - Director of Co-curricular Music/Coordinator of Strings
Speech Night Highlights
Celebrating Our Soloists
Following on from last week’s Speech Night Music review, we would like to acknowledge the outstanding efforts of our talented soloists: Tiffany Lee, Ella Jesson McIntyre, Ema Costello, Iara Chaves and Sophie Attinger. Each student brought something truly special to the evening, and their performances were a wonderful showcase of the creativity and dedication within our school community:
Tiffany impressed the audience with a beautifully memorised violin solo performance in the Irish Legend, demonstrating both poise and strong musical maturity. Ella delivered an expressive rendition of Climb Every Mountain, captivating the hall with her warm tone and confident stage presence.
Ema took on the iconic saxophone solo from You’re the Voice, performing it with flair and energy. Iara and Sophie created and performed their own choreography to Irish Legend, adding a vibrant visual dimension to the music and showcasing wonderful teamwork and artistic expression.
We extend our congratulations to all five performers for their remarkable contributions to this year’s Speech Night.
Please enjoy more photos from the evening below.
Musical Rehearsals
As we move into our final rehearsals of the year for our 2026 musical, Alice in Wonderland JNR, during the IGNITE Program, please take note of the following important reminders:
A Gentle Reminder
Please refer to the following information below about the musical rehearsals.
| Reminder | Details |
|---|---|
| Daily Roll Marking | Please ensure your name is marked off each morning with your PC or classroom teacher. |
| Dress Code – Drama Blacks | All students must wear drama blacks (plain black top, black bottoms, black shoes). A professional photographer and videographer will be attending to capture images for the program. Students must be in costume or drama blacks to be included in promotional material. |
| Costumes for Lead Roles | Lead roles will collect costumes from the Drama Room. |
| Lines and Choreography | All students must know their lines and choreography. Scripts are not permitted during these final rehearsals. |
Final Rehearsal Schedule
Final rehearsals will take place in the Assembly Hall, please see below for dates and timings.
- Thursday 27 November is a full day rehearsal
Friday 28 November is a one session rehearsal at 8:40am to 10:20am
Thank you for your preparation, enthusiasm and commitment as we head into our final stages of rehearsal for 2025.
Primary Presentation Day
All Primary musicians will be performing at our Primary Presentation Day on Wednesday 3 December in the PE Centre. Students are reminded to bring their instruments for the rehearsal on Tuesday 2 December, as well as for the performance on Wednesday.
Students who will not be continuing at Clayfield College next year are asked to return their school-owned instrument to their Music Director at the conclusion of the event.
Private Music Tuition for 2026
All students, both new and continuing, who wish to participate in private music tuition in 2026 are required to complete the following form.
*Please submit one form per student and/or instrument