Performing Arts

Junior School Musical – Seussical JR

Oh, the thinks you can think!

Think and wonder and dream – Far and wide as you dare!

It was so exciting to share with the community Seussical JR, a performance of this scale with a live audience and our students full of enthusiasm in presenting this show. There was so much colour and movement, accentuated by the combination of singing, choreography, acting, costumes, make up, sets, props, lighting and sound.

Transporting audiences from the Jungle of Nool to the Circus McGurkus, the Cat in the Hat narrates the story of Horton the Elephant, who discovers a speck of dust containing tiny people called the Whos. Horton must protect the Whos from a world of naysayers and dangers, and he must also guard an abandoned egg that's been left in his care by the irresponsible Mayzie La Bird. Although Horton faces ridicule, danger and a trial, the intrepid Gertrude McFuzz never loses faith in him. Ultimately, the powers of friendship, loyalty, family, and community are challenged and emerge triumphant!

There were many highlights throughout the action-packed show! Who could forget the Prep clover field and schools of fish, the Year 1 circus animals, the Year 2 hunters, complete with butterfly nets, the Year 3 Who children and band, the Year 4 jungle citizens, or the Year 5 circus attendants? Everyone gave their all on stage and worked so well as a team to communicate their part of the story.

Our Year 6 students are to be congratulated on all their hard work, tackling the lead roles and combining as a year group for some big production numbers. They should be extremely proud of all they have achieved.

The Sour and Young Kangaroos lead the cast

Festival of the Arts

At the end of Week 1 Term 4, on Friday 6 October, the College is holding a Festival of the Arts. Commencing at 5.00pm and concluding at 8.00pm, this is an opportunity to purchase some food, listen to our bands from both Junior and Senior Schools, view some art works from students of all year levels, and just enjoy being together in community. The evening will commence with a performance from the Year 6 students with an item from Seussical JR and then an outdoor band performance. Come along, enjoy a relaxing evening and support both the Visual and Performing Arts.

Festival of the Arts – Schedule of Performances
5.00pm	Year 6 cast of Seussical JR perform for the Principal’s address in the BPAC
5.00pm	Senior Concert Band performs on the Senior Basketball Court
5.30pm	Year 6 Band performs on the Senior School Basketball Court
6.00pm	Senior Concert Band performs on the Senior Basketball Court
6.30pm	Junior and Senior Combined Concert Band performs on the Senior Basketball Court
6.40pm	Junior Concert Band performs on the Senior Basketball Court
7.00pm	Senior Stage Band performs on the Senior Basketball Court
7.30pm	Senior Concert Band performs on the Senior Basketball Court
Malaguena, Camerata and Cantabile will perform throughout the evening outside the Junior Art Room.

Term 4 Schedule of Music Performances

Friday 6 October	Festival of the Arts
Monday 9 October	VCE Unit 4 Concert
Wednesday 11 October	Soiree Evening 3
Monday 23 – Tuesday 24 October	VCE Unit 2 Lunchtime Concerts
Thursday 2 November	Year 7 Instrumental Concert
Wednesday 8 November	Year 5 & 6 Instrumental Concerts
Tuesday 14 November	Year 2 Strings Concert
Wednesday 22 November	Open Strings Rehearsal
Wednesday 6 December	Presentation Evening

Jeffrey Clarke

Head of Performing Arts