Performing Arts
Music Matters
Elective Music Showcase – Friday 19 June, 5:15 pm, Band Room
The Band Room will come alive with music this Friday night, as our Years 9–11 Elective Music students present their annual showcase concert.
The evening will feature an exciting mix of solo and small ensemble performances, highlighting the breadth of talent within our Elective Music program. Audiences can look forward to a varied program of contemporary and classical repertoire, reflecting the skills, dedication and artistic growth of our young musicians.
Parents, family members and friends are warmly encouraged to attend and support our performers as they share the results of their hard work and preparation. Parking will be available on school grounds.
Sydney Eisteddfod Success
Senior Jazz Ensemble - 2nd place
Junior Jazz Ensemble - 3rd place
Junior Concert Band - 3rd place
Intermediate Jazz Ensemble - 2nd place
Intermediate Concert Band - 2nd place
Senior Jazz Ensemble - 2nd place
Junior Jazz Ensemble - 3rd place
Junior Concert Band - 3rd place
Intermediate Jazz Ensemble - 2nd place
Intermediate Concert Band - 2nd place
At Wednesday's assembly, we proudly recognised the achievements of our award-winning ensembles at the school assembly following their recent success at the Sydney Eisteddfod, one of Australia’s most prestigious performing arts competitions.
Our students have demonstrated tremendous commitment throughout the year, attending regular rehearsals and striving for excellence under the guidance of our outstanding conductors, directors and tutors. Their dedication was rewarded with exceptional results against some of the strongest school music programs in the state.
Congratulations to the students and their conductors - Miss Laura Power, Mr Geoff Power and Mr David Sismey - whose expertise, passion and leadership have guided these ensembles to such impressive achievements.
Sydney Eisteddfod Results
- Junior Jazz Ensemble – 3rd Place
- Intermediate Jazz Ensemble – 2nd Place
- Senior Jazz Ensemble – 2nd Place
- Junior Concert Band – 3rd Place
- Intermediate Concert Band – 2nd Place
We congratulate all students involved on their outstanding performances and for representing the College with such distinction.
Performing Arts Cultural Tour
The countdown is on!
This time next week, 28 excited Performing Arts students from Years 9 -12 will be enroute to London, accompanied by Mr Stearn, Mr Saar and myself!
To check out our itinerary, please click here: Vamoos
Band Workshops
A very special thank you to our PAPA committee and parent helpers who provided food for the Intermediate Concert Band at last week’s workshop day.
This Sunday sees the Senior Concert Band Workshop – Sunday 21 June, 10:00 am – 2:00 pm.
A reminder to bring a pencil and water, as well as a snack. PAPA are very kindly providing a BBQ lunch for all involved. Please check your emails from ensemble directors for more details.
Some dates for your diaries Term 3:
- The Concert Club - Concert #2 – Thursday, 30 July 7:00 pm
- Year 11 Australian Music Composition Workshop @ MLC – Friday 31 July
- Drumline Competition – 2 August – more details to come
Intermediate Concert Band:
Friday 21 August - informal practise performance for the State Band Championships - 3:15 pm
Sunday 23 August - NSW State Band Championship times TBC
Term 3 Performing Arts dates overview - more dates for your diaries.
As always, please check the Performing Arts section of Woodchatta each week and feel free to reach out to our helpful Performing Arts staff if you have further enquiries:
Cocurricular / Performing Arts Admin assistant: Ms Merryn Dodd,
Private Tuition Coordinator: Mr Stephen Cummins, scummins@stpiusx.nsw.edu.au
Ensembles Program Coordinator: Mr Andrew Saar, asaar@stpiusx.nsw.edu.au
Leader of Learning, Drama: Ms Penny Lindley, plindley@stpiusx.nsw.edu.au
Head of Performing Arts: Mrs Annabel Westhoff, awesthoff@stpiusx.nsw.edu.au
Mrs Annabel Westhoff - Leader of Learning, Performing Arts
Drama Matters
CHANGE OF DATE: Co-Curricular SHOWCASE Term 3
Due to unforeseen circumstances the next Cocurricular Showcase will need to be changed to:
13th August: Week 4
This effects just the Intermediate & Senior Drama Ensembles. This event will start at 5pm. Students will entertain you will a series of short Melodrama plays and scenes from the icon Australian classic, The Club by David Williamson.
Year 9 Performances
The Year 9 Elective Drama class recently entertained audiences with their extended Commedia dell’Arte performance, The Mysterious Letter. Centring on the hapless Zanni, who discovers a letter at his workplace and, unable to read, desperately seeks help to decipher its contents, the performance took the audience on a wild, slapstick-filled adventure. Throughout the performance, students skilfully portrayed a range of the iconic stock characters from the Commedia canon, bringing their exaggerated personalities and comic situations to life. The production showcased the students’ understanding of the theatrical style while demonstrating their creativity, collaboration, and performance skills.
It was clear that the class had embraced the spirit of Commedia dell’Arte, putting their learning into action and having plenty of fun along the way. Well done, Year 9!
School Play Update: TREASURE ISLAND
Auditions will be held next term for Treasure Island by Robert Louis Stevenson. This forms part of the College’s 90th Anniversary celebrations and will culminate in four performances at the Zenith Theatre during Week 1 of Term 2.
Rehearsals will commence in Term 4.
Information session: Friday 24 July at 3:20 pm in the Sarto Centre (Week 1 Term 3)
We will also be seeking backstage crew members and musicians to be involved in the production.
Students currently in Years 7–11 are eligible to audition and participate in the play.
Audition Dates (CHOOSE ONE SESSION TO ATTEND)
Friday 14 August, 3:30 pm – 5:00 pm
Sunday 16 August, 10:00 am – 11:30 am
Students will be provided with a short monologue to prepare and will also participate in a workshop involving drama activities and performance exercises inspired by the style and themes of the play.
Upcoming DRAMA events for Term 2:
Thursday 25 June: No Intermediate Drama Ensemble due to Parent/Teacher/Student meetings.
Ms Penny Lindley - Leader of Learning, Drama
From PAPA
SAVE THE DATE: Saturday 17 October 2026
PAPA Comedy Night Annual Fundraiser. More details to come.
Mrs Sylvia Ulevik - PAPA President - papaparents@pandf.spx.nsw.edu.au