Performing Arts

South Street ACU Debating Challenge Cup  

Congratulations to coaches Archer Mohr and Ms Allen whose Year 7 and 8 debating team were successful in their heat of the South Street ACU Debating Cup making it through to the Grand Final to be held on Tuesday, 26 August. Congratulations to Mr Stickland’s Year 9 and 10 team who also won their debate in the heat but unfortunately missed out on making it through to the next stage.   

Aladdin Jr Rehearsals in full swing 

A big thank you to Director of Aladdin Jr Mrs Samantha Bashford-Leger and her wonderful team of Tim Snibson, Karina Dunne and Monique Allen who have made wonderful progress with the outstanding cast of Aladdin Jr over the last four weeks. With students from a range of schools filling out the ensemble, rehearsals have been abuzz with the energy of a new show, and we can’t wait to share it with you in November! 

Royal South Street Speech & Drama Individual Events 

This week the individual Speech & Drama events are taking place, and we wish those competitors below who are yet to compete all the best for their events! 

At the time of writing, we have had some exciting results come through so congratulations to all who have competed so far:   

Public Speaking: 

• Xxavier Ballinger – Prepared & Impromptu Speech (2nd place in both)
• Brody Gregg – Prepared Speech (2nd Place)  
• Daniel O’Brien – Prepared Speech 

Drama: 

• Patrick Snowden – Impromptu weather forecaster in costume (3rd place) 
• Charlie Pappaluca – Senior Improv in an unusual location (3rd place) & Senior Character Devised Performance (Highly Commended) 
• Benny Eckel – Senior Improv in an unusual location 
• Oscar Down - Senior Character Devised Performance (2nd place)  

Looking Ahead… 

• Purton Oratory Competition – Tuesday, 2 September 

We look forward to the Purton Oratory Competition, St. Patrick’s highly esteemed internal public speaking and debating competition where students from Years 7-12 are invited to compete in events that showcase the art of eloquence and persuasion in public speaking events. This event will be held in the Performing Arts Centre’s Music Ensemble Room this year and adjudicated by Mr Shane Murphy and Ms Jen Casey. With such strong registrations and speech topics, we are very excited to hear from the voices of St Pat’s later this term.  

• Performing Arts Showcase – Tuesday, 9 September  

All Performing Arts students and their families are warmly invited to our annual Performing Arts Showcase, previously known as the Performing Arts Dinner, to be held in the PAC Auditorium on the evening of Tuesday, 9 September. Join us for our annual celebration of all the students and staff who make our Music, Drama, Debating and Public Speaking programs thrive. The evening includes the presentation of key awards as well as a range of live performances and supper.  

Please contact Ms Sonya Roberts for more information: sroberts@stpats.vic.edu.au