Performing Arts Updates
HSC Drama Showcase – Thursday 16th August
Next Thursday the Year 12 Drama class will present their Individual performances and Group performances they have been working on for their HSC. The Showcase commences at 5:30pm in the Performance Theatre and a supper will be provided at the conclusion of the program. We wish all the Year 12 drama students the best of luck in their preparation for their HSC Trial exams this Saturday and look forward to a fabulous showcase next Thursday evening. Thank you to Ms Alex Dunkley for all her incredible organisation and preparing the students so well. *Please note that the performances have mature themes and so it is not recommended that prep students attend.
AMEB Exams
This term we will see many of our music students sitting AMEB exams. The exams commenced this week with Brass on Monday and Piano on Tuesday. Congratulations to all students who sat their exams this week. Thank you to all the tutors for preparing their students so well and for their continued support and encouragement of our students.
Eisteddfods
This week our Speech and Drama will be performing at the Orange Eisteddfod. Good luck to all students involved.
Communication will be sent via email in the coming weeks in regard to the Performing Arts Ensembles performing at the Orange Eisteddfod later this month.
Congratulations Toby Gough in Year 7
Toby competed in the speech and drama sections in Forbes during the school holidays. He received 10 first placings, and 2 Highly Commended which is a fantastic achievement. Toby was awarded the Barbara Cowled Trophy for Most Outstanding Performer Overall and the trophy for Best Bible Reading Overall. The adjudicators were extremely impressed by Toby’s performances and invited him to perform at the Forbes Grand Concert on which was held on Sunday 5th August. Toby is currently studying Grade 7 Speech and Drama with Kristie Thorne of Encore Speech and Drama in Bathurst. Well done Toby!
Please pass on any good news music or speech and drama stories to Mrs McRae via email: amcrae@kws.nsw.edu.au
Expression of Interest: Bagpipe lessons
KWS is looking to reinstate a Pipes and Drums ensemble in the near future. Initially, we are calling for expressions of interest for any students Years 5-10 who would like to learn to play the bagpipes, although all interest is welcomed and will be considered on its merits. We will be holding an information session for parents and students early in Term 3 for anyone who has registered their interest.
Please email hanthony@kws.nsw.edu.au if you would more information, or would like to attend the information session.
Important Dates for Term 3
Monday 6th August: AMEB exams commence
Wednesday 8th August: Prep and Secondary Performing Arts Co-Curricular Photos (please wear full school uniform)
Friday 10th August: Secondary School House Spectacular Periods 5 and 6
Thursday 16th August: HSC Drama Showcase
Thursday 16th – Monday 20th August: Combined Schools Music Festival
Thursday 30th – Friday 31st August: Orange Eisteddfod – Choirs
Wednesday 5th September: Orange Eisteddfod – Band Day
Thursday 6th and Friday 7th September: Orange Eisteddfod – Strings
Monday 3rd September 5:30pm: HSC Recital evening
Thursday 6th September: String Concert
Tuesday 25th September: Winter Co-Curricular Assembly
Wednesday 26th September: Winter Sports Day, Year 12 Farewell ceremony
Thursday 27th September: Year 12 Graduation Ceremony, last day of Term 3
Friday 28th September: Pupil Free day
Mrs Annie McRae
Acting Head of Performing Arts