The Arts Bulletin
Opus 1
Thank you to all our musicians for a wonderful evening of performances at our Opus 1 concert on Wednesday 6 May. Special thanks to our Creative Arts Captains, Sara Grima and Dana Solomon, along with the dedicated staff and volunteers who supported the event.
We were also delighted to welcome back 2025 alumna Manidhi Chezhian, who shared a brief update on her year so far and offered valuable insight into her experience learning music at Clayfield over the past fi years.
Please enjoy a selection of photos from the evening.
Arts Day
17 June 2026
On Arts Day, we will welcome our guest dance judge and performer, Chloe Ernst.
Chloe Ernst began dancing at the age of two, growing up and training in Hervey Bay where she developed a strong passion for performance and the arts from a young age. During her final years of high school, she expanded her training by travelling weekly to HQ Dance Academy, further developing her versatility and technical foundation across a range of styles. In 2024, Chloe relocated to the Gold Coast to complete her full-time dance training at Dance Force Australia, where she worked with a variety of industry professionals and performed extensively, including in a graduate tour production that travelled around Australia.
These experiences strengthened her passion for both performing and teaching while providing valuable insight into the professional dance industry. Chloe now teaches at three dance studios across Brisbane, where she enjoys mentoring and inspiring dancers of all ages in a positive and encouraging environment, helping them build confidence, creativity, performance quality, and strong technical foundations. Alongside teaching, she continues to audition for professional dance contracts and pursue industry opportunities.
In addition to her dance career, Chloe is currently studying a Bachelor of Paramedicine at Queensland University of Technology and holds a Certificate IV in Dance Teaching and Business Management, and she is excited to be adjudicating and looks forward to celebrating the talent, passion, and hard work of all performers involved in our House competition.
Dance Troupe – ‘Bailar’
Congratulations to our successful dancers. The troupe rehearses every Monday morning from 7:00am to 8:00am with dance teacher and choreographer Jessica French.
Monday Rehearsal Information
- Time: 7:00am to 8:00am
- Location: Drama Room
- Years: 5 to12
Please bring a water bottle, wear sports uniform and be prepared to learn a dance routine.
To register, please email Mr Walker at awalker@clayfield.qld.edu.au.
Irish Dancing – Clayfield’s ‘Shuffling Shamrocks’
Irish Dancing lessons have commenced for students from Year 1 onwards who would like to learn this traditional artform. To register, please email Mr Walker at awalker@clayfield.qld.edu.au.
Class details
- Day: Wednesday
- Time: 3:15pm to 4:00pm