Music, performance and heart

Music is not to hear but to feel, so the saying goes, and nothing could have been truer as college pianists performed to a delighted audience at last Saturday’s piano concert held within the college.

Having rehearsed and polished their pieces, under the professional tuition of The Key to Piano’s, Shannon Cooper, ten performers not only did themselves and the college proud but also twinkled the ebony and ivories in aid of the Royal Children’s Hospital Good Friday Appeal.

Inspired by brave five-year-old, Genevieve who suffers from a rare illness that causes her liver to fail if she sparks a fever, all tickets sales from the concert were donated to the RCH which delivers invaluable care to the young pianist.

An illness that could possibly cause Genevieve to lose her sight in the future, her loving parents Hayden and Aimee decided to enrol their daughter with Shannon (as a private student) so she would always have the joy of  playing despite any difficult eventuality with her eyes.

Led by a stunning performance by Shannon herself, the students were a marvel as they showcased their learning, skill and love of music and the afternoon was heralded by all as an enormous success.

A mighty congratulations to Jemma and Kasey Daldy, Millie Studd, Phoebe Considine, Aidan Burke, Rehet Bhullar, Hamish Martin, Isabelle Zampaglione, Paige Jones and Agaya Krishnan for their wonderful achievement.

Any student interested in learning piano or guitar with Shannon through the college can make contact with The Key to Piano here or visit the St Anne's College office.

To find out more about Genevieve’s brave story click here.

Donate on behalf of Genevieve here through the RCH’s Good Friday Appeal.

PRINT MAKING

Donning smocks, rolling up sleeves and delving into design and craft, Grade 3/ 4 students today created print plates using carefully sculptured lines on foam boards. With patterns and images carved, the students burnished paper onto the plate using their hands before carefully peeling the paper back to reveal original artworks.

With initial success, several students then went on to attempt a double print, adding more colours to their plate and repeating the process with impressive results!

In good news for the St Vincent de Paul Christmas Appeal, the students' prints will go on sale at the college's upcoming Christmas Market with all proceeds going to the charity.