Performing Arts
Drama Club wins at Youthfest
On Sunday 22 September, the Junior and Senior Drama clubs competed in the independent theatre association’s one act youth festival in Darlington. Held at the beautiful Marloo Theatre, the clubs competed against 14 other plays . Both clubs performed very well and the adjudicator was impressed with both of them. In the end , it was a very difficult decision, but the Senior Drama club was awarded the “Most Innovative production” for the senior section , which is a wonderful accolade for them. Mara Homez was also awarded an adjudicators certificate for an outstanding performance in the same play.
My sincere congratulations to the members of both clubs for their commitment and dedication. You all did yourselves proud and I am very proud of all of you.
Well done!
Ms K Hilton (Drama Teacher)
Dance Night 2019
On Wednesday 11 September, the Xanten Performing Arts Centre and Theatre came to life with 100 performers from Years 7-12 getting prepared for Dance Night. All students were buzzing with excitement. The evening consisted of performances that were created by guest choreographers, students and Miss Alban. The night also offered a variety of styles and genres.
The Tap Troupe opened the evening with a colourful ‘Hairspray’ dance work choreographed by Year 11 students; Danielle Vandenberg and Nicole Dobkowski. All students in Years 8-10 who performed class works, mostly for assessment put in 100% and performed with gusto and enthusiasm. The second half commenced with the Junior Dance Team wowing audiences with their energy and acrobatics and the amazing Canon’s Hip Hop Crew concluded the evening’s show. All students successfully put on a thoroughly entertaining evening that really did showcase their many gifts and talents. A big congratulations must also go to the Hip Hop Crew and Year 12 Captains: Lilika Mikaere and Gracie Farrar for being awarded a certificate of Excellence for their recent performance in the Catholic Performing Arts Festival Dance section.
Performances like this do not happen without the contribution of the whole school community and I would like to thank all the teachers, parents and students who contributed to the evening. Thank you to all that supported the evening by attending as an audience member, we hope you enjoyed the evening as much as the students did performing. Your support is appreciated by all the students involved. A special thank you to the parents of our students, without your support the show would not be possible!
Miss L Alban (Dance and Physical Education Teacher)