Arts News

It was wonderful to see the beautiful production last weekend. It was so much fun to have all the interwoven musicals and engaging numbers from past productions. Congratulations to everyone involved. It’s also very exciting to have the musical Aladdin Jr in its development stages for 2025. This promises to be something to look forward to.

We are gearing up for an exciting few weeks in the Arts! Radio Active is always a great night coming up next week.

You can purchase tickets HERE.

Quickly followed by the Kingfisher Concert in Week Eight. 

You can purchase your tickets HERE.

Preparations are busy for the Whole School Arts Exhibition on Sunday 8 September, 3.00pm to 5.00pm at the Annette Knight Centre. This will be a chance to view and celebrate creative works from across the school.

Ms Rachel Mordy | Head of the Arts

Reflections on the Pipe Band

The Pipe Band is an opportunity for the school to be recognised by the Albany community. This is demonstrated through the performances at the ANZAC day parade and at the Albany Agricultural Show. Being involved with the Pipe Band you learn values such as teamwork, commitment, and hard work. You learn how to work as a team when you are having to play a tune within a group. You learn commitment by showing up every week so that the band is sounding its best, and you learn hard work through the hours of practice that you must put into learning the songs. Whatever band or ensemble that you are in these values are visible, but being in the Pipe Band helps to shape these values. 

The band is led by Mr Andrew Davis (bagpipe teacher), Mr Greg Watson (drum teacher), and Mrs Marina Gordon (Pipe Band manager). These teachers help to develop the students’ skills and to organise performances. The Pipe Band is a great opportunity to be involved with the school and Albany community. The thrill you get during, and after, performances is unmatched. If you are interested in joining the Pipe Band please speak to the Music Department, and, for more information about the band, feel free to speak to any of the members. 

Abbey Andrew | Year Eleven student

Radio Active

Tickets are also available for Radio Active at the AEC, featuring an electic array of contemporary music performed by Great Southern Grammar students and Albany Senior High School students supported by WAAPA Contemporary Music students. It will be a great evening.

Ms Emma Luxton | Director of Music/Teacher