Around the College

Spike It! Volleyball Tournament

The sixth annual Spike It! Volleyball Tournament got Term 4 off to an exciting start, attracting a record-breaking 21 teams and 90 students. Held after school on the Friday of Week 1, the event brought together students of all abilities for an afternoon of volleyball, laughter, and friendly competition. 

With ten courts in action across the Gym and Eastern Yard, there was plenty of action, spirited rallies, and great sportsmanship on display throughout the tournament.

Competition results are as follows:

•  The Senior Girls division was won by Year 10/11’s Eva, Sarina, Yu-Jillia, and An
• The Middle Girls division went to the Year 8 team of Kim, Anna, Mya, and Trinh
• The Senior Boys division champions were the Year 12 team of Nathan, Ryles, Conor, and Ollie.

• The Middle Boys division was claimed by the Year 9 team of Princeton, Evin, Chaise, Syaron, Ethan, and Liam.

   

Eva, Sarina, Yu-Jillian and An now share the all-time hall of fame, as four times Spike it! champions over the past four years.

A huge thank you to the Physical Education staff for their hard work in organising another successful tournament and for providing a delicious barbecue dinner to cap off the evening. Their efforts helped create a fun, welcoming atmosphere enjoyed by all participants. If you missed the action this year, be sure to watch out for next year's Spike It! Volleyball Tournament and join in the fun!

Tim Kupke

Head of Health and PE

Senior Solo Music Night

On Monday, 19 October the Year 11 and 12 Music students performed at their final solo night for the year. 

This concert was held in the Music room and featured 8 talented soloists. Year 11 Amee Mann performed a beautiful classical piece on flute, followed by some soulful jazz clarinet from Year 12 Jemma Gillard. Year 11s Natalie Dao and Sienna Loveday both performed jazz swing pieces on saxophone and trumpet, followed by Thomas Wake-Dyster’s entertaining rendition of Despacito (in Spanish!). 

Year 12 vocalist Samantha captivated the audience with musical theatre numbers, including Frozen’s ‘For the First Time in Forever’, and Year 12 Flynn Hutchinson delivered a mesmerising bass guitar performance of two Jaco Pastorius pieces. Year 12 vocalist Alex Fechner engaged the audience with a lovely version of jazz ballad ‘Round’ Midnight’ and the fast paced ‘Yardbird Suite’. Well done to all students for presenting a high-quality final performance! Thank you to Greyson Young for filming the night, Year 12 Oliver Hutchinson for sound and Mrs Chng for assisting with marking and accompanying.

Catherine Stanley

Music Coordinator

Year 10 Drama Production: 

24 Hours

Throughout this semester, students have been exploring Augusto Boal's Theatre of the Oppressed, using drama as a powerful tool to examine social issues, challenge assumptions and encourage meaningful conversations. 

This performance represents the culmination of their learning, bringing together a series of interconnected stories that explore the complexities of everyday life.

Performance Details

• Date: Tuesday, 17 November 2026
• Time: 6:30pm
• Location: Endeavour College Mall

An Interactive Theatre Experience

In keeping with the principles of Augusto Boal's Theatre of the Oppressed, the performance will be followed by an interactive forum. During this session, audience members will be invited to reflect on the situations presented, share their perspectives and discuss the issues explored throughout the performance. 

This is an important part of the students' learning, as it encourages audiences to move beyond simply watching a performance and instead engage critically with the ideas and social challenges presented.

24 Hours Performance Synopsis

One day. 

One community. 

Countless consequences.

3:30pm Sunday. 

A seemingly ordinary afternoon. 

A first date at the movies. 

A casual conversation. 

A moment that feels insignificant.

But over the next 24 hours, the lives of a group of young people become intertwined in ways they could never have imagined. 

A rumour spirals out of control. 

A parent challenges a teacher. 

An innocent student faces the consequences of someone else's actions. 

Words spoken without thought become impossible to forget, and the pressure to fit in begins to take its toll. 

As the clock moves forward, seemingly small moments reveal the power of assumptions, expectations and the choices we make. Behind every interaction lies a story we may never fully understand, and behind every smile, a struggle we may never see. Drawing on the techniques of Augusto Boal's Theatre of the Oppressed, 24 Hours explores the social pressures, injustices and everyday experiences that shape the lives of young people. 

Through interconnected stories, powerful imagery and moments of confronting reality, the Year 10 Drama students invite audiences to consider the impact of their words, actions and assumptions.

Because 24 hours might be just another day for some, but for others, it can change everything.

Register Your Attendance

To assist with planning and ensuring adequate seating is available, we kindly ask families intending to attend to complete the Microsoft Form below: 

Year 10 Drama Performance – Attendance Form

I am incredibly proud of the creativity, commitment and thoughtfulness the students have demonstrated throughout this process. They have worked hard to develop a performance that not only entertains but also encourages audiences to question, reflect and engage in meaningful conversations. We would love to have you join us in celebrating their work and supporting them as they share their learning with our community.

Josh Haynes

Head of Department - Arts