Performing Arts News 2026 Term 1 Week 8
By Rebecca Day, Head of Performing Arts
Japanese Welcome Ceremony
Thank you to Sophia Walraven who performed at the Welcome Ceremony for the Okinawa Japanese Group on Monday 16th March.
HSC Music Day - Newcastle Conservatorium of Music Livestream
On Friday 20th March, Stage 6 Music students attended a HSC Music Day run by the Newcastle Conservatorium of Music via Livestream. The event focused on maximising HSC Music outcomes through specific strategies within each of the HSC Music Components. There were performances from various schools and valuable presentations by experienced HSC Music Teachers. As part of the registration, students were also provided with a comprehensive Student Resource booklet to accompany the virtual presentation.
This was a valuable opportunity for our HSC Music students.
Senior Drama Excursion - Jane Eyre
On Wednesday 1st April, Senior Drama and English Extension 1 students will be travelling to the Jetty Memorial theatre to watch the production of Jane Eyre. Directed by Emma Watson, the performance is by Live Theatre Inc in partnership with CHATS Productions Inc and will be a valuable learning experience for our Senior students.
Synopsis: A fierce heroine. A gothic love story. A timeless classic reborn. Charlotte Brontë’s Jane Eyre comes vividly to life in this bold new stage adaptation. From her childhood as a spirited orphan to the shadowed halls of Thornfield, Jane’s journey is one of resilience, independence, and the unyielding search for belonging on her own terms. With unforgettable characters, gothic atmosphere, and sweeping emotion, this production offers an evening of theatre that is both powerful and moving — a celebration of one of literature’s most enduring and beloved stories.
Thanks you to Ms Gudgeon and Mrs Wainwright for organising this opportunity for our students.
Superstrings
Our Primary string ensemble, Superstrings, has been busily preparing for upcoming performances, including the Eisteddfod next term.
Coffs Harbour Conservatorium of Music Showcase Concert
Congratulations to Sophia Walraven who performed at the Coffs Harbour Regional Conservatorium of Music Showcase on Friday 13th March. Sophia performed the second movement of Bach’s “Violin Concerto in E Major” accompanied by Mei Wei Lim on the piano and was announced as the recipient of the 2026 Directors Award Scholarship. Congratulations Sophia.
Also at the concert, BDC Alumni Lachlan Evans performed. He sang “Feel” by Robbie Williams, accompanied by Linda Cochrane.
Well done Sophia and Lachie.
Coffs Coast Hot Summer - Summer Beach Hop
The annual Summer Beach Hop was held at Coffs Central on Saturday 14th March with students from the Julie Ross Dance Studio performing.
Congratulations to BDC students Amelie Carpenter and Stan Watson as well as BDC Alumni Hunter Metcalf and Aria Hibbard for their entertaining dance moves! They performed Grease "Handjive" which the crowd loved.
Secondary Assembly Performance
Thank you to Adelaide Robinson who performed “Different Worlds” at the Secondary Assembly in Week 6.
As we all gather and stand upon Country, may we acknowledge and respect Gumbaynggirr Land and the thousands of years’ worth of both physical and spiritual connection to Country, culture and teachings embedded forever within these Lands.