Performing Arts News 2026 Term 1 Week 3
By Rebecca Day, Head of Performing Arts
Sundowner
Thank you to Matthew Healy (Year 11), Adelaide Robinson (Year 10), Frank Lane (Year 10) and Daniel Vivas-Gutierrez (Year 10) who performed at the Sundowner on Wednesday 11th February. The students presented 1.5 hours of music to entertain the families at The Adventure Playground.
Bravissimo
On Tuesday 17th February, Mrs Day and Ms Smith took a group of senior music students to The Glasshouse in Port Macquarie to see the HSC Music Showcase, Bravissimo. Bravissimo features Band 6 performances from the 2025 HSC across all courses - Music 1, Music 2 and Music Extension. Congratulations to Camble Scott for being selected to perform at this event.
Encore
On Monday March 2nd, Year 12 Music students will be travelling to Sydney to see the HSC Music Showcase at the Opera House. This is a great opportunity for students to see the most outstanding performances in the state and gain ideas for their own performance programs.
New Music Tutors
Welcome to Ms Coria Bjerkling who will be teaching Cello at the College this year. Some of you may know Coria as she is a parent at the College and we are so happy to have her join our Music Tuition team at the College. There are vacancies available so if your child is interested in learning cello, please complete an online application form on the College website.
We will also be welcoming a new violin teacher, Ms Christina Koppschall this term. Christina will be in contact with parents and students regarding lesson times once these are finalised.
Mia O’Reilly
Congratulations to Mia O’Reilly who competed at the Showcase National Dance Championships on the Gold Coast in January. Mia did incredibly well, with the following results:
1st for Vocal singing/Musical Theatre
1st for Song and Dance.
Congratulations Mia!
Secondary Assembly
Thank you to Frank Lane and Daniel Vivas-Gutierrez who performed “If I Had A Gun” by Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds at the Week 2 Secondary Assembly.
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.