The Arts Bulletin
Arts Day
Arts Day Workshops with Jaya-Fisher-Smith
Students will participate in a range of engaging workshops throughout Arts Day. Jaya Fisher-Smith will lead a jazz class focusing on technique, expression, and personality. The session will include a warm-up, corner work, technique practice, expression skills, and learning a professional jazz routine.
Jaya’s Performance Credits
- Dreamworld, WhiteWater World & Skypoint (2017–2019, 2023–present) – Host, Singer, Suit Character, Dancer
- 'WICKED' (2019) – Ensemble, Matthew Ward Entertainment
- Bachelor of Creative Industries (2017–2019) – Double Major in Dance Studies & Drama, QUT
- Super Party Heroes/Maximum Entertainment (2019) – Performer (Superman, Batman, Spiderman)
- Cluedo! The Interactive Game (2019–2020) – Butler, Brisbane Immersive Ensemble
- Master of Arts and Cultural Management (2019/20) – University of Melbourne
- 'NYE Speakeasy: A Wild Party the Musical' (2020/21 & 2021/22) – Jackie, Brisbane Immersive Ensemble
- Cluedo! The Interactive Game (2023) – Professor Plum, Brisbane Immersive Ensemble & Cunard Cruise Lines (Queen Elizabeth)
- Cluedo! The Interactive Game & Speakeasy (2024) – Professor Plum & Jackie, Brisbane Immersive Ensemble & Cunard Cruise Lines (Queen Mary 2)
Musical 2026
Watch this space! We will be revealing the musical in Week 5!
"Cards may whisper, shadows may grin
What’s lost is found when you tumble in."
Key Dates
| Week | Activity |
|---|---|
| 6 and 7 | Auditions Monday and Friday lunchtimes |
| 8 | Cast announcement, followed by our first script readthroughs on Monday and Friday lunchtime |
| 9 | Monday lunchtime script readthrough |
A full rehearsal schedule for Semester 2 will be released shortly.
Luminous Lunch
Clayfield College is proud to showcase the talents of our Secondary String Quartet and Georgia Johnston at the upcoming Luminous Lunch on Friday 16 May. This special event will take place at the Calile Hotel on James Street.
Year 8 Students Explore Fauvism with Wendy Winsley
Last week, our Year 8 students participated in a Visual Art incursion led by local artist Wendy Winsley. Guided by Wendy, the students worked on their major artwork for the Semester, exploring the bold colours and expressive techniques of Fauvism.
Mother’s Day Breakfast
A heartfelt thank you to the Piccolo Choir and their conductor, Justin Desmarchelier, for their delightful performance at our Mother’s Day Breakfast. Their beautiful music added a special touch to the morning’s celebration.
Opus 1 and Opus 2 Concerts
Thank you to all our musicians for a wonderful evening of performances at our Opus 1 Opus 2 concerts. Special thanks to our Creative Arts Captains, Georgia Johnston and Aurora Saffery, as well as the dedicated staff and volunteers who assisted on the night.
Opus 1
Opus 2
We invite you to enjoy the full selection of photos on the Photo Gallery page of this newsletter.