Performing Arts
DRAMA MATTERS
DRAMA SHOWCASE
Congratulations to all students who performed at the Drama Showcase last Thursday night. All students conducted themselves in a professional manner and the quality of the work was excellent. It was wonderful to see the Year 7 students perform alongside the Year 11s. The range of talent we have at the college is very exciting. The future of the performing arts is very bright indeed. 2020 will be the first year we have more than 20 students taking Drama as an elective subject in Year 9. We will also continue our successful expansion of the Drama Ensembles with the three separate classes for next year.
Junior Ensemble: 7.30 am - 8.30 am Friday morning (Year 5 & 6)
Intermediate Ensemble: 3.30 pm - 4.30 pm Thursday afternoon (Year 7 & 8)
Senior Ensemble: 3.30 pm - 4.30 pm Monday afternoon (Year 9-12)
Actors @ Twilight
Congratulations to all students involved in Twilight last Friday. What a joyful celebration it was. A particular mention to the actors who read their poems so beautifully: Jordan Hill, Taylor Alan and Michael Krizan. The Two Wise Men, Daniel Halverson and Louis Brockwell were our hilarious MCs. Adam Hawthorne as Santa and Will Turner our new Performing Arts Captain, all helped to bring the items together and link each act brilliantly. Well done to all involved. Merry Christmas to our wonderful community, of students, teachers and parents. Thank you to PAPA for all of their help this year. See you in 2020!
Year 7 Monologues
Year 7 have written some excellent Monologues this week. Please see attached document for a sample of their great work.
Ms Penny Lindley - Drama Teacher
MUSIC MATTERS
The Perfect Aussie Christmas
Twilight Concert Defines the “Get Amongst It” Culture of St Pius
Lit by fairy lights, and united by a need to help out with drought, approximately 400 people joined Pius musicians, actors and dancers to celebrate Christmas's true purpose last Friday night.
Crowd numbers swelled at this year's Twilight at Christmas Concert as Pius families, Wise Men, Angels and Santa Claus gathered to sing songs, share the festive spirit and show solidarity to our regional farmers. With poetry readings, dance, drama, singing, costumes, instrumental performances, face painting, gelato, and a PAPA BBQ, everyone enjoyed this community event.
A highlight of the evening included our newly elected 2020 Performing Arts Captain, William Turner and Vice Performing Arts Captains, Adam Hawthorne and Luke Galati being presented by Mr Couani. We know they will do a fine job in these roles of service and leadership.
Our sincere thanks to the staff and parents who gave up their time to support our Performing Arts Stars. With many staff dressing up and taking part, the notion of life-long learning was evident. A massive thanks to the PAPA Committee for their amazing work with the logistics, food and heavenly decorations!
Thanks to the donations people made, we managed to raise $904.00 for St Joseph’s Primary School, Walgett. We hope this money can be used to help this drought stricken community enjoy Christmas.
Please find the Twilight at Christmas Photos via the link below:
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1rRPxw6zb492q4U8QxMDYqa079_3TFzVC?usp=sharing
St Pius Singers Invited to Perform in “The Magic of Christmas” with Willoughby Symphony
Sunday December 8, 2.00 pm at the Chatswood Concourse
Our students have been invited to perform in the Magic of Christmas Concert with Willoughby Symphony on Sunday December 8, 2pm at the Concourse Chatswood. Our choristers will join the Willoughby Choir, Willoughby Symphony Orchestra plus guest soloists from Pacific Opera. This is an opportunity too good to turn down! You don’t have to be in the Pius choir to take part in this special event – all Pius musicians should come along. The repertoire is festive, celebratory and not too difficult.
What: Magic of Christmas Concert with Willoughby Symphony
Why: Experience of performing stunning choral music with professionals in a terrific venue close
to home. Participation is free for Pius Musicians. Networking with professional musicians
across Sydney and the ACT
Wear: Summer uniform (blazer for concert) polished shoes
When: Rehearsal Sunday December 8th 8.45am – 12noon
(meet Mrs Waters at Ground Floor Box Office near lifts)
Concert Sunday December 8th 2pm – 4pm Concourse Concert Hall
(collect your child from the ground floor Box Office)
Where: Chatswood Concourse Concert Hall
Pack: Water bottle, snacks, book to read, $15 for lunch (or pack own lunch)
Parking: St Pius College Yard enter via Kirk St or 3 hour parking in Concourse
Please complete the attached permission slip and return to Mrs Waters as soon as convenient. All boys will have their names in the program and it should be a wonderful showcase of community talent and collaboration.
As the year draws to a close, we take this opportunity to thank the following teams of people who have supported the Performing Arts Program of our School:
- St Pius X College Principal, Mr John Couani, College Leadership Team and Staff for their immense support in shaping creative minds and thought leaders of the future.
- The Performing Arts Parents' Association (PAPA) for their ongoing investment in our students, encouraging them to reach for the stars
- The SPX maintenance team for their highly intelligent and impactful contribution to the aesthetic culture of our school.
- The administration staff of St Pius who nurture, promote and connect students, staff, parents and community.
- Our Performing Arts Tutors, Ensemble Directors and Curriculum Staff whose passion and collaboration enable a child-centred program, celebrating talent, diversity, inclusion and joy of performance.
- To the Performing Arts students of St Pius X College, we are so proud of each of you. You make beautiful music, tell wonderful stories and paint the air with stellar movement. While individually you shine as bright as the star of Bethlehem, together you are a galaxy. Shine on and sparkle wherever you go.
Kind regards,
Ms Pip Waters - Performing Arts Coordinator