Performing Arts 

Upcoming Events - Term 3

SEPTEMBER

Mon 4: U4 Music Mock Recitals

Thu 7: U4 Theatre Studies Monologues 6pm

Tue 12: Gala Concert, Bunjil Place

Gala Concert 12 September

In the last week of term, we will hold our fabulous Gala Concert at the prestigious Bunjil Place Theatre in Narre Warren. This is always a wonderful night that showcases the creativity, dedication and passion of our students. 

Tickets for family and friends are available to purchase from the Bunjil Place Theatre website. All tickets are $20 - available HERE.

Victorian School Music Festival (VSMF)

On Friday 25 August, twenty six members of our Concert Band competed in the Victorian Schools Music Festival, held in the beautiful Hawthorn Town Hall. We received a Silver Award in our band category, competing against about 35 schools from all over Melbourne. 

Parents can purchase photos through Redbook Photography here. Please enter code WCVSMF to access photos.

Congratulations go to Sophie Beltrame 9A for her Trombone solo in Saint Saens’ Carnival of the Animals - The Elephant, and to Issaac Delahoy 9E for his Timpani solo as the Dragon in Chris M Bernotas, Dragon Run.

All students represented themselves and the school to a high level and, as their Band Director, I am very proud of their individual personal development and the progress, as musicians, each member has demonstrated. Thank you to Mr Van Bergen for driving the bus and supporting us in our musical endeavours. We are looking forward to sharing our pieces with you at our Gala Concert on the Tuesday 12 September.

Paula Grinbergs 

Instrumental Music

Sydney Dance Company

Last Wednesday, our Year 9/10 Dance and VCE Dance classes were treated to a Composition Workshop led by Sydney Dance Company. During the session our students were guided through technique classes, learnt repertoire from Sydney Dance Company's tour show Accent and undertook choreographic tasks. All students relished the opportunity to learn from leading industry professionals. We all left feeling very inspired and ready to continue developing our Dance-making skills in class.

Thank you to Brad and Siobhan from Sydney Dance Company for making the experience so memorable.

Evie Ball

Dance

POPA Father's Day Raffle Winners

Thank you to everyone who bought a ticket in the POPA Father's Day Raffle. This year, we raised $460, all of which will go towards instruments and equipment for our Performing Arts program.

Here are the winners:

1: Ultimate Dad Pack $295 – Lauren Norman

2: Recharge Pack $225 – Jessica Yusef

3: Power up Pack $145 - Lisa McMillan

4: Hydration Station Pack (sort of) $65 - Erin Lijnders

5: Hope you like Peanut Butter Pack $60 - Laura Hoogkamer

6: Wine & dine on spreads Pack $35 - Samantha DeLaine

7: Spread your Wings Pack $25 - Robyn Bennett

8: Peanut Butter Vegemite Pack $25 - Fiona Will

Prizes available for collection from the General Office. Please bring photo ID.

POPA wish to thank PROQUIP INTERNATIONAL for donating over $450 worth of great prizes and Bunnings Vermont for donating 2x $50 vouchers towards this fundraiser.

Pro Quip International specialise in Quality Automotive Aftermarket Accessories & Industrial products and they sell Australia's No.1 Fuel Can: https://www.proquip.com.au/

Winners were selected randomly.

Daniel van Bergen

Leader of Performing Arts