Arts News (Music, Art,Media and Visual Arts)
Beginning of Term 3:
Arts News
School Production - Beauty And The Beast Jr
As we draw closer, rehearsals are ramping up, sets are almost built, the cast and crew are pretty much ready to go!
This is probably the first time in college production history, the tickets have sold as quickly as they have.
But!
You still have a handful of tickets available so please don’t procrastinate!
 For Tickets!
2025 Spring Concert
Get ready for an unforgettable night of music as South Oakleigh College proudly presents our Spring Concert on Thursday 11 September. This highly anticipated event will showcase the incredible talent and hard work of our students, bringing together the vibrant sounds of all our outstanding ensembles.
Audiences will be treated to performances from our Concert Band, Choir, Chamber Choir, Jazz Band, Contemporary Ensemble, String Ensemble, Pop Ensemble, and, of course, our famous Acez.
The concert is a celebration of our students’ dedication and passion, developed through countless rehearsals and their commitment to excellence. Whether you’re a parent, friend, past student, or music enthusiast from the wider community, this is the perfect opportunity to enjoy an inspiring night of live performance in a warm, welcoming atmosphere.
Mark your calendars, invite your friends, and join us in supporting the incredible young musicians of South Oakleigh College.
Tickets are available now! https://www.trybooking.com/DECSI
Aiden Prewitt
Head Of Music
Media NEWS.
Our weekly podcast is gaining strength with each week. This term, the team has been actively engaging with the school community, speaking to the students, and getting to know everyone better.
We want to say thank you to everyone for supporting the team when we are out and about filming and coming up to Hiro and Abdullah to share about your time at South Oakleigh.
These are both fun and engaging for all students when we put them together for mentor group/Home group. If you have any ideas or are interested in starting your own podcast, please join us at Studio+ on Wednesdays during lunchtime.
Philip Clark
Theatre Manager
Eisteddfod By The Bay
South Oakleigh College students shine at Eisteddfod by the Bay
On Saturday, August 9 at the Kingston Arts Centre, our talented students took to the stage for their very first vocal competitions.
Year 8 students Rubymae Moroni and Jessie Pavlovic impressed the audience with their duet of "What Is This Feeling?" from Wicked, earning second place. Rubymae also performed a solo of "Part of Your World" from The Little Mermaid.
Year 9 student Zara Chodnacar competed in both the Classical and Musical Theatre solo sections, performing "Caro Mio Ben" and "Someone Like You" as part of her preparation for her Grade 4 vocal exam later this year.
It was all three of their first vocal competitions, making their achievements even more special.
A special thank you to Ms Sifris for her dedication and vocal coaching in preparing these students for the competition.
We are proud of Rubymae, Jessie and Zara for stepping up to the stage with courage, skill and passion.
Rachel Sifris
Music Teacher
Beauty And The Beast jr. - WORKING BEE
It has been all hands on deck for our final weeks of preparation for Beauty and the Beast jr. Last Sunday, a group of dedicated parents, students and community members helped to transport and assemble our set. The Christine Strachan Theatre was buzzing with activity, with helpers erecting castle walls, gluing props, altering costumes, and some of our Year 10 boys coming in to cook a BBQ lunch as a small token of our appreciation. Thank you to everyone who pitched in to get our show up and running!
If you would like to "Be Our Guest", you can book your tickets online now at https://www.trybooking.com/DBNCM
Kerryn Hoernel
Production Direcor
Hey Filmmakers!
Monash Youth Services presents the 2025 Monash Youth Film Festival.
If you are a young filmmaker between the age of 12-25, connected with the City of Monash and have or are creating a short film that you would love to see on the big screen then we want to hear from you!
Applications are open now, to apply please complete the online application form. Terms and conditions are also available in the above online form via the link below.
https://www.monashyouth.org.au/Events/2025-Monash-Youth-Film-Festival
Entries close Sunday 24 August. Finalists will be screened at Village Cinemas, Century City on Wednesday 24 September from 6.30pm. Tickets will become available closer to the event.
For enquiries, please call 9518 3900 or email yrc.reception@monash.vic.gov.au
Mural Reveal
We are thrilled to reveal the incredible mural created by our Year 8 students during Curiosity Quest Week!
This vibrant and inspiring piece, now proudly displayed upstairs in front of the Senior School Student Services Office, brings our college motto — Knowledge Conquers All — to life through student creativity and collaboration.
A huge thank you to Olga for her outstanding preparation, guidance, and thoughtful compilation of our students’ work. This mural is not just art — it's a celebration of student voice, imagination, and the power of knowledge.
