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A Night of Unforgettable Student Performances

Last week, the Centre for Performing Arts was transformed into a vibrant celebration of music and talent at the 2024 Music Concert, Fusion. The event showcased the remarkable abilities of our students across a diverse array of musical genres, from Classical and Jazz to Contemporary.

 

Each performance highlighted the passion and commitment of our students, creating a series of unforgettable moments throughout the evening. The concert featured a range of ensembles that captivated the audience with their exceptional skill and dedication:

  • All Saints' Percussion Ensemble
  • College Choir
  • String Ensembles: Guarneri, Amati, and Strad Strings
  • Jazz Bands: Swingin’ Saints and Jazz Saints
  • Senior Wind Ensemble
  • Concert Band

The concert reached a thrilling crescendo with a stunning rendition of Led Zeppelin’s iconic 'Stairway to Heaven'!

 

A heartfelt thank you to our devoted music tutors, staff and Friends of the Arts, whose tireless efforts behind the scenes made this event possible. Your support is invaluable in fostering our students' musical talents and ensuring the success of such memorable performances!

Souran and Steve's Residency Wraps Up in Style

The four-week residency of Souran Mishra and Steve Rocha at All Saints' College concluded in style with an engaging final day that left a lasting impression. Their time with the College wrapped up with a special Circus performance, where Year 9 students took to the stage to showcase their skills to an enthusiastic audience of Year 5 students.

 

Throughout the residency, the growth in the Year 9 students was clear, with their talents flourishing in unexpected areas. The final performance was a vibrant display of stilt walking, unicycling, juggling, hula hooping, and more, celebrating the hard work and creativity the students developed during the program.

 

Mr Paul Green, who organised the residency, praised the journey of the students, highlighting their growth. "Watching the Year 9s overcome their fears and step into the spotlight was the highlight of the program. They learned to embrace failure, laugh when things didn’t go to plan, and, most importantly, have fun," he said.

 

Both Souran and Steve expressed deep gratitude for the warm reception from the All Saints' community. Steve was especially struck by the College’s commitment to embedding justice into the curriculum. "It’s not something you see everywhere," he reflected. "It speaks volumes about the leadership here and sets a powerful example of serving with courage and wisdom. The teachers did an excellent job incorporating justice into their lessons and assignments."

 

With their residency at All Saints' College complete, Souran and Steve plan to spend a few days in Adelaide before moving on to their next project. They look forward to seeing the impact of their work and hope to return to the College in the future.

ACC Athletics Carnival

Monday 9 September saw All Saints’ College take part in the 2024 ACC C Division Athletics Carnival. Beautiful weather greeted us, and our squad enjoyed a great day of athletics events, both on the track and out in the field. We thank and congratulate all 2024 team members for their effort in the lead-up and on the day of the Carnival. It always takes a big team effort at these events; however, we would like to celebrate the following individual performances.

  • Regan Bell: 5th overall in u/16 Male Division
  • Callum Johnston: 1st Male u/15 Long Jump Div 1
  • Eve Munro: 1st Female u/14 1500m Div 2
  • James Nelson: 1st Male u/13 Shot Put Div 1
  • Toby Riches: 1st Male u/15 1500m Div 1 AND 800m Div 1
  • Melissa Chung: 1st Female u/13 High Jump Div 2
  • Eli Saratsis: 1st Male u/16 1500m Div 1 AND 800m Div 1
  • Ivan Ung: 1st Male u/16 800m Div 2
  • Lara Bussell: 1st Female Open Shot Put Div 1 AND Discus Div 1
  • Regan Bell: 1st Male u/16 400m Div 1

We also congratulate Madison Kent who set five Parasport records on the day in the T53 class of the 100m, 200m, 400m, 800m and 1500m Wheelchair events. This was a wonderful achievement by Madison, who has a bright future in the sport. We also congratulate our 2024 Award Winners, who are listed below:

 

Most Valuable Athlete: Regan Bell and Madison Kent

Most Improved: Alex Bortolotti

Captain’s Award: Joshua Soh and Olivia Smith

Coaches Awards: Grace Shackleton and Nate Ranalli

 

We also thank all the staff and coaches who put in a tireless effort across the whole season and our 2024 Athletics Captain, Clara Elezovich on her superb leadership throughout the season. 

 

Mr Oliver Beath

2024 Athletics Coordinator

Year 11 UWA Excursion

On Tuesday 3 September, the Year 11 psychology students spent the day working with Dr Nic Badcock and Dr Donna Bayliss at the UWA Psychology Hub in Crawley.

 

Nic and Donna presented a series of seminars that deepened the students’ understanding of the effect of mobile phones on attention, memory, cross-lateralisation of the nervous system, learning and brain scanning technologies. Additionally, they were given the opportunity to ask questions of a Graduate Student panel, consisting of four current Masters and PhD students at the faculty, about their experiences studying at university and the different pathways they have taken.

 

Mr James Pengelley

Science Teacher

Battle for Australia Service Address at RAAFA

Our Senior Wind Ensemble attended the Battle for Australia Service at RAAFA on Wednesday 4 September. Students performed very well, our College Captains laid wreaths, and Kereen He and William Russell gave the address. Toby Wilson played The Last Post and The Rouse on his trumpet.

Arts Day Video

On Arts Day, the Year 12 Certificate II Creative Industries class celebrated their hard work with the premiere of their film Breaking Into Your Heart. This project, which came to fruition after collaborative efforts throughout Terms 2 and 3, was guided by Perth filmmaker, director and Old Saint Jack Connell (Class of 2017).

 

The students utilised various brainstorming and idea generation techniques to hone their concept, ultimately deciding on a romantic comedy/heist genre. After crafting and refining the script, they shot the film at several locations around the College. The editing phase, led by supervising editor James Stachewicz and director Tristan Clement (both Year 12), culminated in a polished final product just in time for the premiere.

 

The film was met with enthusiastic applause from a packed audience eager to see their peers on the big screen. For those who missed the premiere, follow-up screenings will be held on Thursday 7 November and Friday 8 November.