The Arts
MUSIC
Aberfoyle Park High School’s annual Elder Hall Showcase
The Elder Hall Showcase once again proved to be the highlight of the Aberfoyle Park High School music calendar, celebrating the incredible talent, dedication and creativity of our students. Held in the beautiful Elder Hall at the University of Adelaide, the evening brought together a full range of ensembles from classroom bands to advanced extension groups, performing an exciting and diverse repertoire.
This year’s showcase featured an impressive mix of musical styles and ensemble combinations, reflecting the depth and vibrancy of music-making within our school community. From classical works to contemporary favourites, each performance demonstrated the passion and teamwork that define our music program.
Congratulations to all the students and staff involved for delivering an inspiring evening of music that truly showcased the spirit of Aberfoyle Park High School
Article by Suriya Down | Senior Leader and Director of Music and The Arts
Trucks n’ Tunes – a night of music and food
We invite everyone in our school community to join us for our annual Trucks n’ Tunes event—an evening of live music and a range of delicious food options.
This relaxed outdoor event features performances from our year 7 to 10 student bands.
The students have been preparing a set list and look forward to sharing their work with families and friends.
A variety of food trucks will be on-site, including:
- Asian Aussie Street Food
- La La Latte Co.
- Moo’s Ice Creamery
Bring along a picnic rug or a chair and settle in for an enjoyable evening.
- Date: Monday 1 December 2025
- Location: Middle School Courtyard
Time: 6:00pm
We hope to see you at Trucks n’ Tunes for an evening of great music and food.
VISUAL ART
Art, Craft and Photography Competition and Exhibition
Aberfoyle Park High School's annual Art, Craft and Photography Competition and Exhibition is now open for entries.
This is a fantastic opportunity for students at all year levels to showcase their creative talents, whether your work was created for a class project or in your own time.
To enter, simply collect an entry form from Ms. Sweet in the Art Office and attach it to the back of your artwork. All types of visual art, craft and photography produced this year are welcome.
Prizes for the competition include Westfield gift vouchers, which can be used at a range of participating stores.
Completed entries should be submitted to either Ms. Sweet or Student Services by Friday 28 November. All submitted works will be displayed in our exhibition, with students and staff invited to vote for their favourites during week 8. Winners will be notified by email in week 9.
Do not miss your chance to share your artistic skills with the school community and be in the running for some fantastic prizes. We look forward to seeing your creative entries!
Article by Aimee Sweet | Art Teacher
DRAMA
Year 8 choice drama production: Cinderella—The Untold Story
We would like to announce that the year 8 choice drama class will present their production of Cinderella: The Untold Story at 6:30pm on Thursday 20 November in our Performing Arts Centre.
This highly anticipated performance showcases the creativity, enthusiasm and talent of our year 8 drama students.
The Untold Story offers a delightfully unconventional twist on the classic fairytale.
The story begins with the fairytale wedding of a fake Cinderella and Prince Charming, only for the proceedings to be spectacularly interrupted by O'Reilly, the fairy tale fixer, who arrives to set the record straight. In a series of comedic and fast-paced events, the imposters are replaced by the real Cinderella, found in the audience in full costume and an unexpected, unprincely-like character named Chip.
The adventure continues as Cinderella and Prince Chip finally meet at the ball and immediately hit it off. But for Cinderella to secure her happy ending, she must go head-to-head with other classic princesses like Snow White, Sleeping Beauty and The Little Mermaid.
This production promises lots of laughter, clever storytelling and memorable moments for the whole family. All members of the school community are warmly invited to attend and support our budding performers.
We look forward to seeing you there and celebrating the hard work and courage of our year 8 drama students.
Article by Jess Kuss | Drama, Psychology and Art Teacher