UNFORGETTABLE PERFORMANCES

SELL-OUT FOR SENSE & SENSIBILITY 

By Leah Nicholls (Secondary Teacher) 

At the beginning of August, the Senior Play Sense & Sensibility was presented to sell-out audiences across three nights. Sense & Sensibility is a classic Jane Austen novel - while the story is set in late 18th-century England this adaptation was fast-paced and full of energy - the cast of 12 took on more than 30 roles between them, everything from love-sick young ladies, dashing suitors, yappy dogs and even footstools!

Using very little in the way of set and props, the cast transported audiences to the English countryside, grand ballrooms and quaint cottages and told stories of love, loss and hope. Despite being written over 200 years ago, Austen’s characters still speak to our modern lives and the students brought the characters and story to life with authenticity and joy. The play was also blessed by original music from the wonderful Mrs Denny and the band who helped to set the tone for the performance - thank you band for all of your hard work and commitment.

This show was a labour of love - it's our biggest play to date and ambitious to say the least. It was a joy to have a front-row seat during the 5 months of rehearsals, watching these young actors push themselves, hone their craft and rise to every challenge we threw at them - they really have done themselves proud, thank you for sharing your God-given gifts with the world!

Seussical Jr. – A Night to Remember!

By Chris Knop (Primary Teacher) 

We are thrilled to share that our Seussical Jr. performance was a huge success! The hard work and dedication of our students truly shone through on stage, and it was wonderful to see their efforts pay off in such a spectacular way.

A big congratulations to all the students for their outstanding performances! From the bright and colourful displays by the Prep, Year One, and Year Two students to the polished and captivating production by the Year Three to Six students, your energy, enthusiasm, and commitment made the show unforgettable.

Our main cast did an amazing job, delivering an unforgettable performance that was the result of months of dedication and hard work. Since the end of 2023, these students have been preparing for auditions, learning their parts, and rehearsing tirelessly during lunchtimes and even holidays. Their commitment and passion culminated in an incredible one-night-only show that left the audience in awe. We couldn’t be more proud of their efforts and the stunning results they achieved on stage!

We would like to extend our heartfelt thanks to all the parents, extended family, and friends who attended the performance. Your support means the world to us and to the students, and your presence made the night even more special.

A big thank you to our MCs Ivan Seskis and Cathleen Barker for their clever and entertaining rhyming introductions, which added fun and flair to the show. Your contributions made the night even more memorable!

Lastly, a massive thank you to our incredible staff, who worked tirelessly behind the scenes to bring this production to life. Your dedication and passion made Seussical Jr. the success it was, and we are incredibly grateful for all that you do.

Thank you to everyone who contributed to making this night one we will remember for years to come!