PERFORMING ARTS

WORLD DAY OF PRAYER

Congratulations to the Senior Singers, directed by Blanka West, who led the assembled crowd at the World Day of Prayer on Friday 3 March at the Bentleigh Uniting Church. Many within the congregation found the group to be an absolute delight and really strong ambassadors for the school. 

Thank you to Dmitry Serebrianik for accompanying this performance group.

HOUSE MUSIC FESTIVAL

Congratulations to all the amazing Music Captains who have worked so hard with their houses to present such an amazing performance on Wednesday 19 March. The standard was incredibly high amongst all items and all sections - judging was so difficult!  

Unfortunately, there can only be one winner and we congratulate Monash for their win. 

Thank you to the fantastic MAV team for their work leading up to and on the night itself, which allowed the students to shine brilliantly. Thank you also to all the families, friends and staff who attended the night and help create such an amazing buzz in the room.

Finally, thank you to Leah Humphrey who oversaw the event, supporting the House Captains throughout the journey.

PURPLE BATON

Mrs Lindsay Ryan, Instrumental Music Teacher has been gifted a Purple Baton, part of Marin Alsop's campaign to highlight and champion women on the conductor's podium. 

We encourage any girls to think about conducting as a pathway that's open to all genders. This will tie in nicely with her forthcoming opportunity with Perth Symphony Orchestra in April, working with Alice Farnham, Jess Gethin as an advanced scholar in their Women on the Podium initiative. 

For more information please see the following link, and make contact with Mrs Lindsay Ryan.

https://www.marinalsop.com/projects/purplebaton/

PARIS JAZZ CLUB YOUNG ARTIST

On Thursday 27 February, JJ Braithwaite (Year 12) was invited to perform as the guest "young artist" with the Daryl McKenzie Jazz Orchestra, at Paris Cat Jazz Club. This was an incredible opportunity that demonstrated JJ’s growing capabilities as a performer in the wider community. Congratulations!

VCAA TOP ACTS

Congratulations to JJ Braithwaite (Year 12) who performed at the Top Class Music Performances for 2025 on Wednesday 19 March. This was a fantastic opportunity and it was wonderful for him to be able to demonstrate to the class of 2025 Music Students, a high calibre performer. 

Thank you also to Andrew Albanis who accompanied him.

YOU'RE INVITED TO CLUE (ON STAGE)! 

Step into the world of mystery, comedy, and intrigue and join us for the VCE Theatre Studies production - a thrilling theatrical adaptation of the beloved board game Cleudo!

When six eccentric guests are invited to a mysterious dinner party at Boddy Manor, the night takes a deadly turn. With a mansion full of secrets, a witty butler, and a series of suspicious alibis, everyone is a suspect! Can they solve the murder before the next victim falls? Whodunit? And With What? And WHERE?

Join us for an unforgettable night of laughter, suspense, and classic fun!

Date: Tuesday 1st and Wednesday 2nd April; Time: 7pm-8.30pm

Location: Alan Lawrence Theatre

Tickets: https://www.trybooking.com/CZHER

Don’t miss this hilarious and fast-paced mystery— will you piece together the clues before the final reveal?