Performing Arts
Year 10 Drama Victorian Theatre Festival
Passion, dedication, innovation and presence. 4 attributes the Year 10 Drama students had in abundance during the creation and performance of their show called "Mission 12". CESC hosted the first Drama Victorian Theatre Festival for the South Eastern Cluster which included representatives from Drama Victoria, Monash University, Deakin University, La Trobe University and The University of Melbourne.
MISSION 12 was based between 1910-1970, when many Indigenous children were forcibly removed from their families as a result of various government policies. The generations of children removed under these policies became known as the Stolen Generations. This performance focused on the children in Mission 12 who were taught to live the “white” way. The children who were removed and taken to Mission 12, left a legacy of trauma and loss that continued to affect Indigenous communities, families and individuals.
The reviews are in and we have received some excellent feedback from those in the audience:
- "This was a seriously good show Year 10 team. Way above what I expected; and better, it made me think about things. Well done!!"
- "Well done to every Year 10 tonight...you did yourselves and our school proud...made me cry!!!"
- "Great performance. Touched me"
- "Omg that performance was absolutely incredible!!!!!!"
Yr9 Performing Arts Pathway
Primary School Visit
During week 7, the Year 9 Performing Arts Pathway students were privileged to visit Cranbourne East Primary School and work exclusively with them in their choir rehearsal. Throughout the visit, students workshopped dance, drama and music warm up activities and, as a result, engaged in meaningful relationships and developed their leadership skills.
The Pathway students will continue working with the feeder primary school throughout the year to create Performing Arts opportunities and build connections.
Featured above is a performance from "AT THE MOVIES", showcasing two of our Year 9 students performing a song they wrote called "IT". This song was created as part of their assessment where students had to write a song based on a stimulus.
Instrumental Music Reminder
CESC offers Instrumental Music lessons to all students regardless of their experience. If your child would like to learn or extend upon their skills, we have a few positions available for Voice, Guitar and Drums lessons in Semester 2.
There are two options available to students: Group or Individual lessons.
- Group lessons: there is a cost of $120 per semester. Total cost per year is $240
- Individual lessons: there is a cost of $220 per semester.Total cost per year is $440
Please note that current students will need to make payment for Semester 2 if they wish to continue their lessons.
If you would like to enrol your child in the program, please contact Mrs Witteveen via witteveen.hannah.e@edumail.vic.gov.au
Production Update
PRODUCTION TICKETS
Get in quick, you don't want to miss out on our 2019 production of We Will Rock You! Tickets can be accessed through the following link: www.trybooking.com/bdlsb
Performance dates are:
7pm Thursday 29th Aug
7pm Friday 30th Aug
7pm Saturday 31st Aug
There is an early bird special for…. $15 tickets until 15th July! If you would like to take up this offer you just need to put the following code in the “giftcode/discount” section: READYFREDDIE and it equates to $15 single tickets instead of $20.
DRESS LIKE A ROCK STAR!
On the 3rd of June, the school held a Free Dress Day to raise money for the school production which is We Will Rock You. The theme for this event was dress like a Rockstar in honour of the Rock ‘n’ Roll feels to a glorious band, Queen. As a whole school, we raised about $700 in total and the Homegroup that raised the most money was…12B! and they will be getting a free lunch as a reward. On the day, we also held an Open Mic, the theatre was packed full of both students and teachers to enjoy the wonderful show that was presented. We even had a teacher’s band! Thank you to everyone who participated on this day in support of the school production.
By Aurora Bott, Year 10
GRILL’D FUNDRAISING
For the whole month of July, you can support the school production through the “Local Matters” fundraiser at Grill’d Casey Central. Buy a delicious burger and use your token to vote for our production! The winning jar gets $300!
We will also be having a special one off dinner at Grill’d Casey Central on Monday July 22nd- where you can buy a $25 meal deal (Sliders, chips and drink) and $10 of that will go straight to the production. We are hoping to have a mass CESC gathering for dinner that night, and you are more than welcome to bring others (family, friends etc.) The more the merrier!
BACKSTAGE HELPERS NEEDED
If any students would like to be a part of the backstage crew for production, please come to a meeting on TUESDAY 25th June in YELLOW building YFAB. If you're unable to attend please contact Mrs DAVEY-WHITE or Mr DONNELLY.
SEARCHING FOR PROPS
We on the search for some obscure props such as:
- Motorbike handlebars
- An old television (box shaped, preferably working)
A VHS player (preferably in working condition)
SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITY CLOSES AT THE END OF THE TERM
Your contribution and support is critical to the success of the production. Please read through the attached information on sponsorship categories.
If you have any questions or would like to contact us, please contact Mrs Witteveen on witteveen.hannah.e@edumail.vic.gov.au
Did you want to join the choir?
If you love to sing and have fun with music you are invited to join the CESC Choir for an exciting semester. It is a privilege to be in our school choir, so we must have complete cooperation from students as we practice.
Students who participate in choir will rehearse every Thursday lunchtime and perform for the duration of the year at our Music Concert and other school events.
Battle of the Sounds
Calling all emerging bands, duos, soloists, djs and producers!
Applications are now open for local emerging bands, duos, soloists, DJs and producers to compete in the annual Battle of the Sounds. The competition is open to artists aged 15 - 25 years, performing any genre of music, and there will be some great prizes up for grabs.
Details of the event are below:
Battle of the Sounds
Date: Friday 19 July, 6.15 - 10.30 PM Venue: Bunjil Place Studio
2 Patrick Northeast Drive, Narre Warren
Please fill in an application form and email to vstanley@casey.vic.gov.au or return to a Youth Information Centre by Monday 1 July 2019. Application forms are available at your closest Youth Information Centre or online via www.casey.vic.gov.au/youth-events