School Dance Concert
2022 Whole School Concert- ‘Dancing Through the Century'
Friday 9th September 2022
Concert: Friday 9th September. Loyola College, Bundoora
Surnames A - K (5 pm - 6 pm) Surnames L - Z (7.30 pm - 8.30 pm)
Dear parents and carers,
We are fast approaching the much-anticipated St Raphael’s 2022 Concert! The students are practising their dances religiously, and it is set to be a fantastic show.
A few reminders for families in preparation for Friday the 9th of September.
The concert will be held at
The Magis Performing Arts Centre, Loyola College 325 Grimshaw St, Watsonia 3087
Ticket Sales
Ticket sales have already been posted via the booking system, and we will continue to send out reminder emails for purchasing tickets.
Students performing in the concert will not need to purchase a ticket.
Ticket Prices (limit x5 per family)
$15 per adult (over 18 )
$10 per concession (concession card holder) or child (under 18)
There will be a limit of 5 tickets per family available to ensure no one misses out. Additional tickets will later become available closer to the concert date. Remember that these additional tickets will likely not be next to the previously purchased ones.
Link to book tickets
https://www.trybooking.com/CBOKV
Participation
Participation from all students is very important. Like any performance, every cast member matters. These memorable learning opportunities are the building blocks for your child’s whole development. A failure of parents to not support these initiatives may prevent your child from the positive experiences that concerts provide as well as developing their confidence, self-esteem, fitness and coordination. Therefore, every student is expected to participate and attend on the night. If there are extenuating circumstances that prevent your child from attending this important event, the school will require an email to be sent to damianh@srprestonwest.catholic.edu.au
Please state the reason for your child’s absence in the email.
Logistics of School Event
Drop Off Times
To prevent traffic congestion and ensure that the children are kept safe when being picked up and dropped off we ask all parents to allow enough time prior to your child’s performance. Teachers will be at the theatre doors to collect your child before their performance time.
We recommend arriving at least 30 minutes prior to your child’s allocated show time. Entry will be via Grimshaw Street only, and Loyola College will have their own parking inspectors present. NO ENTRY TO COLLEGE GROUNDS VIA BUNGAY STREET on Friday evening 9/9/22. All audience cars and pedestrian traffic must only enter from Gate 1 on Grimshaw Street.
It is important that we continue to foster safe practices for the safety of all and we need to respect the protocols and processes put in place by Loyola College and the Inner West Dance Company.
Performance Allocation:
Due to the parking restrictions and residential noise compliance, Loyola College has set these performance times.
The school production will be performed twice in one night.
If your child’s surname begins with the letters A - K, they will perform in the first concert only (5 pm - 6 pm).
If your child’s surname begins with the letters L- Z, they will perform in the second concert only (7.30 pm - 8.30 pm)
Costumes:
The school will be providing some costume items for each child. Below, you will find the required costume items for each homeroom that you will need to source for your child. We ask families to provide students with items for their costumes reflecting the theme of the selected era. We ask that all clothing items be kept simple and plain, free of any labels, logos, and decorations.
Further Amendments to Costumes:
1/2FM:
Could all parents and carers of girls in 1/2FM please send in your child’s pastel circle skirt by this Friday 2nd September. The costume committee will be finalising these over the next few days.
Rehearsal Times
The children will be required to participate in two dress rehearsals.
Rehearsal 1
Tuesday 6th September - At school (where all children will be required to wear their sports uniform and hat. Students need to bring their complete costume to school in a separate bag, clearly labelled with their name and homeroom.
Rehearsal 2
Friday 9th September- At Loyola College (concert day during school hours 9 am-2.30 pm). All students are required to wear their sports uniform and hat and bring their costumes in a clearly labelled bag with their name & homeroom. Students will be transported to and from the college by bus. Please sign the permission form sent via Operoo.
Concert Night
Friday 9th September- At Loyola College (A - K 5 pm - 6 pm) (L - Z 7.30 pm - 8.30 pm)
Location: Loyola College, Bundoora. 325 Grimshaw St, Watsonia VIC
If you require any further assistance with information related to the performance, please feel free to contact;
Matthew Vernal- mvernal@srprestonwest.catholic.edu.au
Rosalba Squarci- rsquarci@srprestonwest.catholic.edu.au
Shane Giese- sgiese@srprestonwest.catholic.edu.au
If you have questions that pertain only to your child or their level, please do not hesitate to contact your child’s homeroom teacher directly via email.
All further communication will be sent out via Skoolbag, Operoo and the online School Newsletter.
We thank you for your support and look forward to coming together as a community to celebrate the Arts and watching the children have the opportunity to shine on the stage.
THANK YOU!
Finally, we’d like to thank Kristin Bordin, Lorena Abela and Flora Antonelli for their amazing assistance with costumes on Tuesday 30th August; we couldn’t have done it without you!
Grazie!