Performing Arts
Music Matters
Twilight Concert: – only one more sleep!
Join us tomorrow afternoon as our College music ensembles from Years 5 – 12 take to the stage to share their wonderful talents and showcase their immense learning throughout the year. The evening will conclude with a joyful Christmas Carols sing-along for everyone to enjoy.
It promises to be a memorable community event, and we look forward to entertaining you.
What you need to know:
Time: 5:00 pm – 6:30 pm
Concert venue: College gym due to wet weather
Food: As this is a slightly less formal concert, PAPA will be selling food and drink for everyone throughout the concert from 4:00 pm.
Performers will receive a wrist band to receive their free food for afternoon tea.
Performers: all performing ensembles: All Concert Bands, all Jazz Bands, all Percussion Ensembles, Orchestra, Guitar Ensembles, Junior and Senior Chorales, Rock Ensemble, Bass Ensemble.
Performers: need to be at school from 3:30 pm for information regarding the concert, sound checks and to receive their wristband for free food.
Dress: School uniform (not sports) but blazers not required. Bring your Christmas hat!
Parking: there will be some parking available on the school grounds, entry via Kirk St.
PAPA (Performing Arts Parents’ Association) would love some assistance on Friday afternoon/evening:
Did you know?
PAPA feeds all performers on the night. That's prepping a massive 340 sausages and rolls, plus drinks for 170 boys! And we also cook more to sell to audience members on the night.
We really need your help!
To do this, we are calling for 12+ volunteers to help from 2:30 pm to set up and cook the BBQ, as well as serve before and during the concert. 1 hour slots available!
Sign up here and support our Performing Arts boys - https://shorturl.at/zfrrZ
Enquiries: please contact: Mrs Sylvia Ulevik - PAPA President
papaparents@pandf.spx.nsw.edu.au
The Performing Arts Tour students will also be selling ice creams and a bake stall to raise funds to assist with their tour expenses, as well as selling raffle tickets:
Raffle: Get in quick!
The Performing Arts Cultural Tour is coming to St Pius X College in 2026. Help make it unforgettable for our students by grabbing raffle tickets and boosting their journey. This thrilling tour gives participants a chance to dive into the world of Theatre and Music across the UK and Europe like never before!
Prize: The winner will receive 50% of the total ticket sales, up to the value of $500. Tickets are priced at $10 each
Draw Date: 3 December 2025
Tickets will be on sale at the concert or you can use the following link or QR code:
Please note: Only adults are able to purchase tickets.
Private Tuition reminders
Students currently enrolled in private instrumental or vocal lessons at the College do not need to reapply for 2026 as enrolments will automatically roll over.
If your son will not be continuing lessons next year, please ensure that 3 weeks’ written notice is provided to his tutor before the end of term, in accordance with College policy and to assist with planning for 2026.
Applications for new private lessons in 2026 will open on Clipboard in the coming weeks.
For any private tuition enquiries, please contact your son’s tutor directly or Mr Stephen Cummins, Coordinator of Private Tuition, at scummins@stpiusx.nsw.edu.au
Students who have hired instruments are reminded to return them to their tutor or the Music Office after their final lesson or ensemble rehearsal for the term.
For all other enquiries, please contact Ms Merryn Dodd, Performing Arts Administration Assistant, at sperformingarts@stpiusx.nsw.edu.au.
Term 4 Performing Arts important dates for your diary
Friday 21 November – Christmas Twilight Concert – All Concert Bands, all Jazz Bands, all Percussion Ensembles, Orchestra, Guitar Ensembles, Choirs, Rock Ensemble, Bass Ensemble 5:00 pm
- Wednesday 26 November - Forestville RSL, 6:45 pm – Junior Jazz
- Monday 1 December - 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm – rehearsal for Road to Bethlehem - Junior and Senior Chorale and selected musicians – College grounds
Tuesday 2 December – Road to Bethlehem – Junior and Senior Chorales and selected musicians
Wednesday 3 December – End of Year Awards assembly – Intermediate Jazz Band (*changed from Senior Jazz Band) - Oxford Falls
And for next year’s planning:
Term 1, 2025:
Week 3, Monday 9 February, 6:00 pm Performing Arts Information evening, followed by the PAPA AGM at 7:00 pm in the Band room. All welcome.
Mrs Annabel Westhoff - Leader of Learning, Performing Arts
Drama Matters
TONIGHT
Elective Drama Showcase – A Celebration of Student Creativity
Next week I will share photos from this event. Students have been working hard learning extra lines and re-working scenes. Should be a great event.
Year 7: Making an Ad! Assessments
All students in Year 7 who are studying Drama should be finalising their plays based around an imaginary product. Here are some photos of a class actively engaged in their creativity and finalising their lines and places on stage. I have been impressed so far with the performances I have marked. Any student away this week should be prepared to perform with their group during their next lesson.
Ms Penny Lindley - Leader of Learning, Drama