Performing Arts Updates
Secondary Performing Arts Co-Curricular Ensembles Commence Week 2
Due to the large number of secondary music students involved in High School Musical all Secondary Performing Arts Co-Curricular ensembles will commence in Week 2A. We look forward to seeing all our music students next week in their ensembles.
AMEB Exams
This term we will see many of our music students sitting AMEB exams. The exams commence in week 3 and we wish all our students the very best of luck with their final preparation in the lead up to their exams. Thank you to all the tutors for preparing their students so well and their continued support and encouragement of their students.
Expression of Interest: Bagpipe lessons
KWS is looking to reinstate a Pipes and Drums ensemble in the near future. Initially, we are calling for expressions of interest for any students Years 5-10 who would like to learn to play the bagpipes, although all interest is welcomed and will be considered on its merits. We will be holding an information session for parents and students early in Term 3 for anyone who has registered their interest.
Please email hanthony@kws.nsw.edu.au if you would more information, or would like to attend the information session.
High School Musical
Staff and students involved in the Secondary School production of High School Musical have had an extremely busy couple of weeks in the lead up to their performances this Thursday-Saturday night. We wish all the staff and students the very best of luck in their final preparation for what will be a wonderful, exciting and entertaining musical! Tickets are available from Orange Civic Theatre.
Prep and Secondary Performing Arts Co-Curricular Photos – Wednesday 8th August in DPA (Week 3)
Students and parents are reminded that the Performing Arts Co-curricular photos will be held on Wednesday 8th August in the DPA. Students must remember to wear their full winter school uniform, including blazers, for the photos. Students involved in cadets will need to ensure that they bring their uniform to get changed into for the photos. A timetable for the photos will be sent out to parents and students in week 2 and will be posted around the music centre.
Combined Schools Music Festival – Meeting
Could all students going to Combined Schools Music Festival please meet Ms Anthony and Mrs McRae on Monday 30th July at lunchtime in room 66. This is an important meeting where we will discuss the festival, accommodation etc. Please bring your lunch with you.
Intermediate Band: Commences Wednesday lunchtime 1st August
Students who are at a beginner-intermediate level on a band instrument are encouraged to join iBand which will commence next Wednesday lunchtime 1st August. Bring your lunch and instruments and enjoy playing some fun music! Please see Mrs McRae if you have any queries.
Important Dates for Term 3
Thursday 26th July – Saturday 28th July: High School Musical Production
Monday 6th August: AMEB exams commence
Wednesday 8th August: Prep and Secondary Performing Arts Co-Curricular Photos (please wear full school uniform)
Friday 10th August: Secondary School House Spectacular Periods 5 and 6
Thursday 16th – Monday 20th August: Combined Schools Music Festival
Thursday 30th – Friday 31st August: Orange Eisteddfod – Choirs
Wednesday 5th September: Orange Eisteddfod – Band Day
Thursday 6th and Friday 7th September: Orange Eisteddfod – Strings
Week 7/8 (Date TBC): HSC Recital evenings
Week 7 (Date TBC): String Concert
Week 7 (Date TBC): Band Concert
Tuesday 25th September: Winter Co-Curricular Assembly
Wednesday 26th September: Winter Sports Day, Year 12 Farewell ceremony
Thursday 27th September: Year 12 Graduation Ceremony, last day of Term 3
Friday 28th September: Pupil Free day
Mrs Annie McRae
Acting Head of Performing Arts