Arts News

Opera Queensland 

On Monday our students in Years 2 to 6 had the opportunity to attend a performance of 'FIZZ' by Opera Queensland. Based on the comic opera The Elixer of Love by Donizetti, and reimagined for young audiences, it was wonderful for our students to experience this unique musical style. They also had the opportunity to ask questions of the artists at the end of the performance. 

Our professional partnership and sponsorship with Opera Queensland has provided our students with opportunities to engage in choral workshops and performances and we are looking forward to working with them again in Term 4 as they work with our students involved in the musical.

Father’s Day Performances

There was plenty of artistic variety on offer at our Father’s Day Breakfast, with performances by Chloe Noon (Year 11) on Guitar and Vocals, the Junior String Quartet (Years 5 and 6), Avanti (Years 7 to 12) and the Dance Troupe (Years 7 and 8). A perfect display of our cultural offerings as well as great entertainment for all our special guests! 

State Honours Ensemble Program 

Congratulations to the following students who received a half pocket this week for their selection and performance in the State Honours Ensemble Program.

Lillian Child, Georgie Cousins, Luca Gout, Hannah Green, Sara Grima, Abbey Hinder, Georgia Johnston, DoHee Lee, Thinomee Leelasena, Phoebe Lockyer, Tiana Miller, Isobel Slater, Rhea Suchak, Lucija Wiggins, Evie Williamson, Vera Zhang. 

Chinese and Spanish Competitions

Congratulations to the following students who received a pocket for their placing in their language competition for Chinese and Spanish. Students work very hard to prepare for these competitions and we are all grateful for the guidance and support from their teachers.

• DoHee Lee - 3rd place Chinese Bridge National Competition
• DoHee Lee  -  2nd place Chinese Bridge State Competition
• DoHee Lee - 1st place Chinese MLTAQ Speaking Competition
• Tiffany Lee - 1st place Chinese MLTAQ Speaking Competition
• Scarlett Fok - 2nd place Chinese MLTAQ Speaking Competition
• Ema Costello - 2nd place Spanish MLTAQ Speaking Competition
• Savaana Kapur - Elite award Spanish MLTAQ Speaking Competition
• Charlotte Lay  - Gold award Spanish MLTAQ Speaking Competition
• Phoebe Lockyer  - 3rd place Spanish MLTAQ Speaking Competition
• Edoardo Patelli - Elite award Spanish MLTAQ Speaking Competition
• Edoardo Patelli - 3rd place Spanish MLTAQ Speaking Competition
• Federica Patelli - Elite award Spanish MLTAQ Speaking Competition
• Dana Solomon - Gold award Spanish MLTAQ Speaking Competition
• Rhea Suchak - Gold award Spanish MLTAQ Speaking Competition
• Elodie Whitaker - Bronze award Spanish MLTAQ Speaking Competition
• Matilda Woodhead - Silver award Spanish MLTAQ Speaking Competition 

Private Instrumental and Vocal Tuition Billing

As we draw closer to the end of term, this is a timely reminder for parents to notify the Music Department if your child is withdrawing from Private Tuition. Late cancellation of lessons will result in a two week cancellation fee. Please send an email to kgordon@clayfield.qld.edu.au by the end of this week.

At the end of term, Instrumental Tutors will advise their students if there are any lessons owing due to explained absences. These lessons will be credited on the next term’s fee statement.

Please see the following link for 2023 Tuition fees and Terms and Conditions related to Private Instrumental Lessons.

Visual Art

Visual Artist, Claudia Williams came in to work with Year 5 students on Monday 28 August in an imaginative workshop.

Claudia Williams is a Creative Thinker, Artist and Educator where she has over 20 years' experience as a mixed media artist. Claudia has designed and created artworks for private commission, public areas and school-based projects, designed for communities and schools around Australia. 

In the workshop, students created a character using recycled materials. Students brought in their own recyclables to guide their application of features. It was an exciting, creative day!

Drama

Year 6 and 7 Drama students have been rehearsing their scenes from Roald Dahl’s, The Witches and The BFG and will be presenting their scenes to our Year 3 and 4 students. This will provide a valuable opportunity for our students to develop their acting skills, utilising voice and movement, to connect with a younger audience.

Musical Update

We are enjoying our Tuesday afternoon rehearsals preparing for the production of ‘The Little Mermaid Jnr.' 

Rehearsal schedule

Term 3 – Tuesday afternoons until 5:00pm – all musical cast.

Term 4 – Tuesday afternoons and Friday afternoons until 5:00pm – select scenes.

Irish Dancing Lessons

Lessons continue on Wednesday afternoons 3:15pm to 4:00pm in the Drama Room. All Primary School students are welcome to join and learn this traditional art form.

2023 Secondary Music Dinner 

You can now purchase your tickets for this year's Secondary Music Dinner via the link below!