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Visual Art Workshops for Arts Day

During Week 8, students will have the opportunity to participate in a variety of Visual and Performing Arts workshops as part of Arts Day. Please choose Your Activity in Week 8   The following options will be available:

It’s a fantastic opportunity for students to explore their creativity, try something new, and let their light shine in the arts!

Workshops 

Graphite Self-Portraits with David Wells 

Explore the art of self-expression through the power of pencil in this two-hour workshop. You’ll learn sketching and shading techniques to create a striking, realistic graphite self-portrait that captures you in a whole new light. No experience necessary - just bring your curiosity and creativity!

Magiclay Snowflakes with Wendy Winsley

Step into a world of winter wonder in this one-hour workshop! Using soft, mouldable Magiclay, you’ll design your own dimensional snowflake form. This hands-on session is all about fun, colour, and creativity - perfect for budding artists of all ages.

All materials will be provided in both workshops, and your finished artwork will be featured in our annual LUX Exhibition.

Let your creativity shine and be part of something special this School Arts Day!  

Musical Auditions

Musical auditions will be held in Week 8 during Monday and Friday lunchtimes.  If you would like to be considered for a dance only role, please email Mr Walker on awalker@clayfield.qld.edu.au to attend dance troupe on Monday morning 7:00am to 8:00am.

Choral Workshop and Concert with Brisbane Boys' College

On Wednesday 18 June, Clayfield College’s Canzona and Ciao Bella Choirs, along with our Ragazzi boys' choir, will be hosting a choral workshop in collaboration with Brisbane Boys’ College. Together, we’ll be preparing two beautiful movements from Fauré’s magnificent Requiem.

Afternoon Schedule:

• 3:30 to 5:00pm: Combined Choral Workshop (Clayfield College and Brisbane Boys' College)
• 5:00 to 5:30pm: Rehearsal
• 5:30 to 6:00pm: Dinner
• 6:00pm: Concert

The evening concert will feature performances from each individual choir, as well as the collaborative works rehearsed during the workshop. This promises to be a wonderful musical experience and a fantastic opportunity for our students to perform together.

We look forward to finishing the term on a high note! Please register your attendance to the concert via the link below. 

Opera Queensland Student Casting Opportunity

As proud sponsors of Opera Queensland (OQ), Clayfield College is thrilled to offer exciting casting opportunities for our students! Thanks to this partnership, students have a unique chance to participate in an upcoming OQ production.

Opera Queensland is currently casting the Children’s Chorus for the 2025 season production of Puccini’s La bohème, presented in association with QPAC and Brisbane Festival.

This new co-production with West Australian Opera is directed by Matt Reuben James Ward and conducted by Queensland Symphony Orchestra Chief Conductor Umberto Clerici. Audiences will be transported to a 1920s Parisian winter, brought to life through Charles Davis’ ingenious large, rotating greenhouse set design.

Performing alongside internationally renowned soloists, the 38-voice OQ Chorus, and the Queensland Symphony Orchestra, this incredible opportunity will nurture young talent, foster a lifelong love of the arts, and provide a rich educational experience.

La bohème will be performed at the QPAC Lyric Theatre from 4 September to 13 September 2025, with five performances, sung in Italian.

Rehearsal Venue: Opera Queensland Studio (140 Grey Street, South Brisbane) 

Performance Venue: QPAC Lyric Theatre (Corner Grey and Melbourne Street, South Brisbane) 

Application Process:

Step 1 – Online submission, including video or audio links as required

Step 2 – Live auditions

Key Dates:

Online applications close: Friday 13 June 2025

Application notification: Friday 20 June 2025

Auditions: Tuesday 24 June 2025

Audition results: Friday 27 June 2025

Private Music Lesson Cancellation 

As we approach the end of term, we kindly remind families that if you wish to discontinue your child’s Private Music Tuition, it is essential to notify the Music Department. Without timely notice, a cancellation fee equivalent to two weeks of lessons will apply. 

To avoid this charge, please email your withdrawal notice to music@clayfield.qld.edu.au by the end of Term 2.

For a detailed understanding of our Terms and Conditions, we encourage you to review the information provided on the lesson application form below.