Arts News

Albany Eisteddfod

Last week the Albany Eisteddfod took place with many of our young music students performing as soloists or part of a group during the week. On Friday night several of these students were selected to perform in the Showcase concert in the Albany Entertainment Centre, either as part of the 'Just Fiddling' groups or as soloists. 

The solo performers at the concert included, Rory de Groot, Alida Sitnikoski, Wesley Outhwaite, Joele Tralli, Tian Bray and Evie Roxburgh. Special thanks to Colin Ferreira and Matilda Comer for their work as volunteer stagehands for the evening. There were also several awards presented and Tian Bray, Harriet Hyder, Evie Roxburgh, Alida Sitnikoski and Joele Tralli all received an award from the Australian String Teachers Association. 

Congratulations to these students. 

Great Southern Palliative Care Remembrance Service

The Guitar Ensemble played at the Great Southern Palliative Care Remembrance service by the King River on Monday. The service was organised by the Great Southern Palliative Care team for families who have recently lost a loved one. The Guitar Ensemble performed a beautiful piece by an Australian composer called Sapphire Beach as reflection music as part of their service. Their contribution was greatly appreciated by the people attending the service and the Great Southern Palliative Care team. 

Ms Emma Luxton | Director of Music

Wilfred Gordon Macdonald Partridge

We’re excited to be having the regional tour of Mem Fox’s beloved Wilfred Gordon Macdonald Partridge here at School performed by Spare Parts Puppet Theatre. This will be a great treat. The play explores relationships between young and old and sharing special memories. It is very heart warming.

The performance will be on Tuesday 11 June at 9.10am in the Drama Hall. 

All Year Sevens, Kindergarten and Years Eleven and Twelve Drama students will be attending the performance. As part of the performance Spare Parts we need some grandparents to volunteer to play some small roles that involve sharing a story about an object. 

If you have a grandparent who would like to participate we would love to hear from you! 

Here is a message from Spare Parts:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-CbFVVf6Pvw

Please contact rachel.mordy@gsg.wa.edu.au for further information.

Ms Rachel Mordy | Head of the Arts