Cultural Corner

August is a busy month for the arts and culture of our college life.  Our choirs and bands perform over the next few days at the Queensland Catholic Colleges Music Festival.  We wish them all the very best as the many hours of practice will culminate in these performances this week at Villanova College at Coorparoo.  We also thank the teachers who have supported them along the way.

This week saw our Senior Theatresports team compete in semi-finals.  Whilst they haven’t made it past this round, I know they have worked together to become stronger and more confident individually and in their ability to perform as a team.  Well done to students and teachers.

Preparations continue for our end-of-term extravaganza, our Cultural Festival to celebrate our College Feast Day, on 19 September.  We encourage students to put themselves forward to courageously and confidently perform in heats for the vocals, dance, instrumental, and acting out categories.  The non-performers can participate by entering the literature competition, cake decorating, video, photography, and song writing categories.  Which house will take out the coveted title this year in the Battle of the Houses?  We look forward to a fun festival day when students can also dress up in the theme of the day Girls just want to be fabulous!

Lorella Masci

Learning Area Advisor: The Arts

What does participation in cultural activities do for us in life and learning?

The definition of culture: The arts and other manifestations of human intellectual achievement regarded collectively.

This definition of culture fits the word perfectly.  Culture is who we are and who we have become.  By immersing ourselves in cultural activities, such as ArtX or Drama Club, FCIP, or Choir, we will broaden our horizons.  Cultural activities give us an opportunity to gain more knowledge and, most importantly, express ourselves.  The Cultural Festival, which is coming up soon, is a great opportunity for this. Whether it may be dancing or singing or cake decorating, you can express yourself at Cultural Festival.  In short, participation in cultural activities gives more meaning in life and more in-depth learning.

Sneha Reju

Clare School Cultural Captain, Term 3