Performing Arts News 2026 Term 1 Week 6

Encore

On Monday 2nd March, Mrs Day and the HSC Music students travelled to the Sydney Opera House to see ENCORE - the HSC Music Showcase of outstanding performances and compositions from the 2025 cohort. The concert was amazing with students seeing a broad range of instruments and styles and were able to see the level of stage presence and audience engagement required for their final examinations. The students have come away inspired for their HSC Major works.

Oliver! The Musical

Congratulations to a number of BDC students and staff who have gained roles in the upcoming Musical at the Jetty Theatre - Oliver. This show runs in May so make sure you get tickets when they are released.

Claude Taylor

Congratulations to Claude Taylor (Year 7) who recently won the Bill Lockley scholarship during Camp Creative in Bellingen. The scholarship helps young string players continue their musical journey and grow in confidence on stage. Congratulations Claude and well deserved.

Sophia Walraven

Congratulations to Sophia Walraven (Year 9) who has just been awarded a Distinction in her Grade 8 violin performance exam. This is an outstanding achievement for Sophia. Well done!

Dance Academies 

Dance Academies have commenced. Please see the schedule below:

• K–4 Dance Academy – Before school
• Year 5–6 Dance Academy – Friday Period 5
• Year 7–8 Dance Academy – Tuesday (Sport time)
• Year 9–10 Dance Academy – Tuesday (Sport time)

If you have any questions or concerns, please email Hannah Johnson.

Japanese Welcome Ceremony

Thank you to Oliver Bond (Year 12) and Tim Hardman (Year 12) for performing at the Japanese Exchange Welcome Ceremony on Tuesday 3rd March in the Yarning Circle. The students performed “Wicked Game” by Chris Isaak on guitar, keyboard and vocals. Thank you Ollie and Tim.

HSC Music

All Year 11 and 12 Music students will be attending a HSC Music Day via Livestream on Friday 20th March. This is run through the Newcastle Conservatorium of Music and will give the students valuable knowledge, insight and tips into success in the HSC examination for Music. 

The HSC students will also be performing one of their HSC performance pieces in their first concert - Tuesday 31st March from 5:30pm in M3. All are welcome to come along and support the HSC students.

Year 11 and 12 Drama

Students studying Year 11 and 12 Drama will be attending a Performance of Jane Eyre at the Jetty Theatre on Wednesday 1st April with English Extension 1. This will be an amazing opportunity for our senior students

Year 4 Orchestra

All of our ensembles, academies and groups are in full swing. Students are loving the opportunities in Performing Arts and giving their all in their rehearsals. Year 4 Orchestra had an amazing rehearsal this week and enjoyed a treat on the music verandah afterwards.

Secondary Assembly Performances

Thank you to Matthew Healy who performed “Nothing Else Matters” by Metallica on guitar at the Secondary Assembly in Week 3 and to Ila Greenaway who performed “Fantasie No 12” by Telemann on Flute at the Week 4 assembly.

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