Junior School
Performing Arts
Mrs Katie Sinclair, Junior School Music Coordinator
Co-Curricular Ensembles 2025
Participating in a performing arts ensemble has many benefits for children, including developing social skills, building confidence and learning how to be a team player. Learning music helps cognitive development, improves recall and retention of verbal information, and advances Mathematics and English skills. Dancing can also significantly improve physical, psychological and cognitive outcomes. Aside from this, participating in one of our ensembles is fun!
Day | Time | Room | Ensemble | Resumes |
| Monday | 3:15 – 4:30pm | Glasshouse | Jitterbugs (Stage 1 dance) | Week 3 |
| Tuesday | 7:50 – 8:30am | Glasshouse | Fusion Beat (Stage 3 dance) | Week 3 |
| Tuesday | 3.25 - 4.30pm | Performance Theatre | JS String Orchestra | Week 2 |
| Tuesday | 3.15 - 4.30pm | JS Music Room | JS Beginner Strings | Week 2 |
| Wednesday | 7:45 – 8:45am | Performance Theatre | Koristers* NOTE CHANGE OF DAY | Week 3 |
| Thursday | 7:50 – 8:30am | Glasshouse | Upbeats (Stage 2 dance) | Week 3 |
| Thursday | 7:45 – 8:45am | Glasshouse | Year 5-6 Musical Rehearsals | Term 2 & 3 only |
| Thursday | Lunchtime | JS Music Room | JS String Quartet * | Week 2 |
| Thursday | 3.15 - 4.30pm | Performance Theatre | JS Concert Band | Week 3 (due to staff meeting) |
| Thursday | 3:15 – 4:30pm | Room 68 | JS Beginner Concert Band | Week 3 (due to staff meeting) |
*auditioned ensemble
Key Performing Arts Dates for 2025
| Scholarship Day (Music scholarship auditions) | Monday 10th February |
| On Stage - Years 11-12 | Thursday-Friday 13th - 14th February |
| Encore Excursion – Years 10-12 | Monday 24th February |
| Orange Chamber Music Festival | Thursday 6th March and Sunday 9th March |
| Camerata Competition | Tuesday 25th March PT |
| Music Camp | Thurs 27th March 9am – Sat 29th March 9pm DPA + music Dept |
| Camerata Concert | Friday 4th April |
| Year 11 Music Performance night | TBC |
| 12 Music 2 & Ext Performance night | TBC |
| Summer Co-curricular assembly | Wednesday 28th May |
| Music Festival | Thursday 5th June 6.00pm DPA |
| Performing Arts Elective Showcase | Thursday 12th June 6pm PT |
| Junior School Performing Arts Evening | Thursday 19th June 5.30pm DPA |
| 12 Music 2 and Ext Performance night | TBA |
| Musical Intensive Rehearsals | Monday 14th July – Friday 18th July DPA |
| Musical Performance Week | Monday 21st July -Saturday 26th July – Civic Theatre |
| HSC Drama Showcase | TBA |
| HSC Recital Music 1 | TBA |
| HSC Recital Music 2 | TBA |
| Strings Concert (JS & SS) | Tuesday 23rd Sept 4.30pm DPA |
| Winter Co-curricular assembly | 25th September DPA |
| Year 12 Graduation Ceremony | Friday 26th Sept 5.30pm DPA |
Please note, these dates were correct at time of publishing and are subject to change.
Contacts
Information pertaining to our co-curricular groups is regularly posted on the JS Performing Arts HUB. Please make yourself familiar with this page to stay up to date with important information.
Should you have any queries regarding our ensembles or instrumental tuition please contact us:
Junior School Performing Arts Coordinator, Mrs Katie Sinclair: ksinclair@kws.nsw.edu.au
Performing Arts Administrator, Mrs Sharon Martin: performingarts@kws.nsw.edu.au
Dance Ensembles
This year, we are excited to offer three dance groups at KWS Junior School. Jitterbugs is for Year 1 and 2 students; Upbeats is for Year 3 and 4 students and Fusion Beat is for Year 5 and 6 students. This program provides a wonderful opportunity for students to develop their skills, build confidence, and experience the joy of performance.
We look forward to seeing your child flourish through the joy of dance! Any questions, please email Mrs Chapman at lchapman@kws.nsw.edu.au