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Performing Arts  

PERFORMING ARTS FESTIVAL

A final reminder that our annual Festival takes place next week. Each night commences promptly at 5.30pm and parking will be available in the College yard. It is anticipated that each evening will finish no later than 7.00pm.

  • Monday 23 October:             Strings and Voice: Talati S and Goodwin: BMR
  • Monday 23 October:             Woodwind: Andrews and Dollin: Gym
  • Tuesday 24 October:            Percussion: Lewandowski and Talati I: BMR
  • Tuesday 24 October:            Brass: Power, Sismey, Blunt, Talati S:, Gym
  • Wednesday 25 October:     Music Production: Cummins: BMR
  • Thursday 26 October:          Piano: Gan, Waddington: BMR
  • Thursday 26 October:         Guitar: Cranney, Cummins, Talati S: Gym
  • Friday 27 October:                Drama Ensembles: Fernando: Sarto Centre
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JUNIOR THEATRE SPORTS COMPETITION

Best wishes to Ben Cullen (Year 7), Ashley Johnson, Reuben Jacobson and Alec Ramsbottom (Year 8) who will be competing in the Junior Theatre Sports Competition next Tuesday 24th October at Pymble Ladies College. The boys will take part in a workshop, prior to the competition commencing at 7.00pm. Family and friends are warmly invited to attend.

 

COLLEGE ORCHESTRA WORKSHOP

The final workshop for the year will take place on Sunday 29th October. The Senior Strings only will rehearse from 10.30 – 11.15am and the Full Orchestra from 11.30 – 1.00pm. Entry to the College will be via the Kirk Street  drive way.

 

PAPA AGM

The Annual General Meeting for the Performing Arts Parents Association was held last Wednesday. Thank you to the following parents who accepted positions on the Committee; President Mrs Odette Shahady; Vice President Mrs Kate Shelton; Secretary Mrs Veronica Osborne and Treasurer Mrs Ute Appenzeller. Sincere thanks also to outgoing Vice President Mrs Tanya Ceravolo and Secretary Mr Paul Knox for their work and efforts on behalf of the Music and Drama students at the College.

 

ENSEMBLE AUDITIONS 2018

Auditions for new enrolments to the College will take place on Saturday 11th and 18th of November between 9.00am – 4.00pm in the Band Room. Entry to the College will be via the Kirk Street drive way. Any current student who would like to audition is more than welcome. Audition times can be booked by going to: https://www.trybooking.com/317565 The site will go live on Monday 23rd October and close on Tuesday 7th November.

 

MUSIC TUITION APPLICATIONS 2018

To apply for lessons for next year please go to https://www.trybooking.com/317187   

The site will go live on Monday 23rd October and close on Tuesday 7th November.  Places are limited and there can be no guarantee of availability, should students wait until the beginning of 2018.

 

NORTHERN YOUTH SYMPHONIC WIND ENSEMBLE

Congratulations to Oliver Osborne (Year 10) who has successfully auditioned for one of the trumpet positions in this ensemble. Well done Oliver!

Ms T Bates - Performing Arts Coordinator

Senior Library

Don’t get caught out:  Catch our very special Book Breakfast THIS FRIDAY!

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Please see the information and booking details on the Students & Parent Matters page.

 

 

Year 12 students:  Welcome to Willoughby City Library

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Year 12 students were impressed by the range of services, facilities & 24/7 eResources showcased by Willoughby City Librarian Margo Pavincich at last week’s Year Group meeting. Whilst many of our students gained membership as part of our Primary Library program, it was a chance for those who missed out to join-up and to see what’s on offer.

 

For all of us, it was an opportunity to take a fresh look at this amazing library, just next door. New innovations included:

  • Access to State Library of NSW eResources. Margo highlighted the database, JSTOR as being particularly useful to extension English and History students.
  • Single-searching on the library catalogue to access both text and digital resources.

Margo encouraged us to think of the public library as an extension to our own library offering extended opening hours, an enormous research collection, private and group study spaces, Wi-Fi and experienced librarians keen to help.

Margo’s visit enforced the view that the library is actively supporting Year 12 students with HSC Seminars and new Lock-In nights.  Lock-ins run from 6 – 9 pm with professional tutors, librarians and food on hand to help students with their studies.

Ms K Keighery - Senior Teacher Librarian