Pedagogy and Academics

From the Assistant Principal: Pedagogy and Academic Leadership

Behind the Curtain at Loreto’s Latest Production

In Week 6 the Loreto stage became a space of satire and imagination, with Year 7–11 students presenting The Day the Internet Died across three dynamic performances. Under the thoughtful direction of Ms Brass, the show took aim at our reliance on technology and the absurdity of our online identities when we look at them through real-world settings.

Structured as a series of satirical snapshots - from a bewildered customer trying to send an email through the post office, to a librarian mistaken for Siri - the girls brought to life a world stripped of digital convenience when the town internet suddenly vanishes. It was witty, yes, but also disarmingly reflective.

I had the rare privilege of seeing this production from both vantage points: out front with the audience and in the humming wings backstage. Having spent many years around productions, I’ve learned that the real measure of a play lies not just in what happens under the lights, but in the atmosphere that pulses quietly behind them. Here, I watched girls steady each other through nerves, whisper encouragement, move props with purpose, and shift seamlessly between the roles of cast, crew, and problem-solver. They were focused, generous, and quietly proud of what they were making together. That culture of trust and responsibility was every bit as compelling as what unfolded under the lights. 

Productions like this don’t just build performance skills, they stretch adaptability, resilience, and the capacity to work collectively. The laughter on stage was matched by growth beneath it: girls learning how to support, to critique, to take risks, and to find their own voice in the process.

The Day the Internet Died was more than a clever comedy, it was a lived investigation into what it means to be human in a hyper-connected age. And it proved, once again, that when girls are given space to create, critique, and connect, they flourish; screen-free, stage-alive.

Thank you to everyone who came along to support the show.

Mel Pedavoli

Assistant Principal: Pedagogy and Academic Leadership