The Arts News

Arts Day

Our students have been finalising their routines and songs for Arts Day 2024. To commence the day, students will have the opportunity to enjoy a routine by our guest judge, Jaya Fisher-Smith. Below is some information about him:

"I'm an enthusiastic, hard-working performer who has been working in the dance, arts and events industry for over five years, in SEQ, Melbourne and overseas. My strongest skills are in improvisation and audience engagement. I have a passion for creating characters and storytelling, with an emphasis on social justice and activism, which I try to incorporate into both my work and personal life. 

Credits: Dreamworld, WhiteWater World & Skypoint (2017-2019) Host, Singer, Suit Character, Dancer; 'WICKED' (2019) Matthew Ward Entertainment - Ensemble; Bachelor of Creative Industries, Double Major: Dance Studies & Drama (2017-2019 - QUT); Super Party Heroes/Maximum Entertainment (2019) Superman/Batman/Spiderman; Cluedo! The Interactive Game (2019 & 2020) Brisbane Immersive Ensemble - Butler; Masters of Arts & Cultural Management (2019/20) University of Melbourne; 'NYE Speakeasy: A Wild Party the Musical' (2020/21 & 2021/22) Brisbane Immersive Ensemble - Jackie; Cluedo! The Interactive Game (2023) Brisbane Immersive Ensemble & Cunard Cruise Lines (Queen Elizabeth) - Professor Plum; Dreamworld, WhiteWater World & Skypoint (2023-) Host, Suit Character, Dancer; Cluedo! The Interactive Game & Speakeasy (2024) Brisbane Immersive Ensemble & Cunard Cruise Lines (Queen Mary 2) - Professor Plum & Jackie.

On Arts Day, Jaya will be holding a dance workshop. Details of the workshop are below:

A Jazz/Musical Theatre Performance Skills Workshop focussing on technique, expression and personality. We will undertake a warm up, corner work and technique, expression skills, and then learn a professional Jazz/Musical Theatre routine.

We are looking forward to Jaya adjudicating our House Dance competition. 

By now, students should have signed up for their preferences for workshops on Arts Day. We are pleased to offer an array of activities from yoga, theatre make up, production to musical theatre. For the full workshop list, click on the link below:

For the final opportunity for students in Year 6 to12 to register, please use the following form:

Staff Performances

On Sunday 19 May, Mrs Ianthe Campbell, our esteemed corporate staff member and Mrs Wendy Rolls, a former Music Teacher at Clayfield College, will be performing choral works by Back and Zelenka in the 4MBC Classic FM Festival of Classics Series, featuring soprano soloist Leanne Kenneally, our current Vocal Tutor. Don't miss this extraordinary event, held at the Old Museum Concert Hall.

Dance

Irish Dancing 

Irish Dancing has commenced for Term 2 on Tuesday afternoons in the Drama Room. We have welcomed new students who were inspired after our Harmony Day performance. Please contact Mr Walker on awalker@clayfield.qld.edu.au if you would like to register for classes.

Dance Troupe

Dance Troupe will be rehearsing every Monday morning in the Drama Room, which will include experienced dancers from Year 5 upward. Please email Mr Walker on awalker@clayfield.qld.edu.au if you would like further information about or dance program. 

Green Couch at Opus 2

Last Thursday evening, Janelle and Teo Cavallo were delighted to be offered the Green Couch at Opus 2! We thank the Cavallo family for their consistent generosity in donating raffle prizes. We also extend our gratitude to the Geere family for their donation of a Mother's Day gift hamper.

Opus 2

Thank you to all our musicians for a wonderful evening of music at Opus 2 on Thursday 9 May. A big thank you to our Creative Arts Captains, Bella Harris and Sophie Lloyd, and also to our volunteers and staff who assisted on the night. Please enjoy some photos of the night on the Photo Gallery page of this publication.