Performing Arts
Music Matters
Elective Music Showcase – Friday 19 June, 5:15 pm, Band Room
Join us for an enjoyable evening of music as our Years 9–11 Elective Music students take to the stage in a variety of solo and ensemble performances. This annual showcase celebrates the hard work, creativity and musical development of our students, featuring a diverse range of repertoire and performance styles.
We warmly invite families and friends to support our young musicians and enjoy what promises to be an entertaining and inspiring evening in the Band Room.
Performing Arts Cultural Tour
It was wonderful to welcome our Performing Arts Tour students and their families to the final information evening ahead of our UK and Austria tour, departing on 25 June. The session provided an opportunity to share important travel information, answer final questions and distribute the students’ tour kits.
Excitement is certainly building as we prepare for what promises to be an unforgettable journey filled with outstanding performances, world-class cultural experiences, inspiring workshops and lifelong memories.
To check out our itinerary, please click here: Vamoos
Rotary Music Scholarship
Congratulations to Year 12 HSC Music 2 and Extension student Antony Autore, who represented the College at the Rotary Gordon Woodhouse Music Memorial Scholarship held at the Zenith Theatre on Tuesday night. Antony delivered outstanding performances of works by Bach and Brahms, showcasing his musical maturity, technical skill and artistry.
We congratulate Antony on this wonderful achievement and thank him for representing the College so proudly alongside talented young musicians from schools across the region competing for the prestigious $2,500 scholarship prize.
Some dates for your diaries:
Band Workshops
Intermediate Concert Band Workshop – Sunday 14 June – 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
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.
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
Free Holiday Music Technology Workshop
This day is designed for anyone interested in music technology. Suitable for students in Years 9 - 12 (participants must be 15 years of age or older). To book please use the QR code or click the image below.
Date: Monday 20 July (pupil free day)
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
The Club Rehearsals
Students involved in the Senior Drama Ensemble have a rehearsal on Sunday (14 June) from 11:00 am – 2:00 pm in the Sarto Centre. Please come with your script and a pen so you can write up notes about your character and any blocking decisions being made. This rehearsal will make up for the missed time we have experienced this term due to staff meetings and holidays.
Year 7 assessments
Last week Year 7 Drama students performed their Making an Ad! assessment for their peers and teacher. I was really impressed with the energy and creativity from all groups as well as the commitment students demonstrated in finishing this task and supporting their peers. Well done! Next semester this group will move to Chinese, and I will have a whole new group learning about Drama.
School Play Update: TREASURE ISLAND
Next term, auditions will be held for our upcoming production of Treasure Island by Robert Louis Stevenson. This exciting production 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. Cast members will need to be available after school on Mondays and Fridays, as well as on Sundays. Students will generally only be called for rehearsals involving scenes in which they appear. However, rehearsals will become more frequent during Term 1 as the full cast begins working together. There will also be compulsory holiday workshops that all cast members will be required to attend.
Further information will be released at the beginning of Term 3, so watch this space!
In addition to performers, 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:
Sunday 14 June: EXTRA Senior Drama Ensemble Rehearsals for The Club 11:00 am – 2:00 pm
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