Xanadu Cast Announced
Congratulations to all auditionees for stepping up and taking part in auditions. It’s not easy to put yourself forward and we truly appreciated each student who participated in the process.
Tough decisions had to be made and we congratulate each and every cast member. We are looking forward to working with you to bring this fun and energetic musical to life!
The Muses - Cecily de Gooyer, Indigo Aurora, Nissa Campbell Walker, Aoife O'Connell, Meyanna Christensen, Tilly Russell, Jude Fisher, Finn Campbell Walker, Matilda Abrahams-Williams
The Humans - Archie Robson, Felix Fothergill, Finn Campbell Walker, Giacinta Lyle, Aoife O'Connell, Shae Foster, Cecily de Gooyer, Eve Oakley, Tilly Russell, Angie Mumby
Mt Olympus Crew- Flynn Dengerink, Aisha Glass, Tilly Stecher, Eve Oakley, Finn Farley, Bede Prideaux, Finn McLean, Sequoia Patterson
Sirens - Ensemble Dance - Mia Bowtell, Olivia Helps, Phoebe Helps, Ruby King, Abbie Wines
Ensemble - Matilda Cotton, Hamish Dakers-Hocks, Tierlin Hamley, Sophia Hardy, Scarlette Hill, Evie Hollings, Maddi King, Elsa Osabutey, Charlee Pedersen, Ruby Pedersen, Mabel Richardson, Elleah Rodgers, Lucas Rowson-Pickett, Georgia Sanders, Ned Scott, Ella Sibson, Juliet Stephens, Harper Stephens, Mia Tillotson, Aurelia Wallis, Ariana Ward
Karen Milkins-Hendry, Matt Goss and Elly Poletti
Year 6 Art on Display
Over Cup Weekend, 15 of our Year 6 students were involved in the Young Artists Awards at Berninneit for the Phillip Island Artists Society Art Show. Their brief for this class project was to design and create a vase of flowers with a difference. They had to include both primary tones as well as secondary colours.
The results are incredibly impressive. McHaffie student Frankie Leary was awarded Second Prize for the Youth Awards.
Year 10 student Elsa Osabutey also had a piece for sale at the exhibition.
Well done to all the students involved.
Sian Adnam
Art Teacher
VCE Year 11 Music Performance
Our Year 11 VCE Music Soiree was held on Wednesday 6 November in the PAC Rehearsal Hall. The 4 students, Mackenzie Cameron (Bagpipes), Eddy Kratz (Guitar), Archie Robson (Guitar) and Cecily de Gooyer (Voice) have been working towards this soiree all semester as part of the VCE Music coursework.
Congratulations to each of them for presenting such a polished, high-level performance. With such a high level of musicianship reached this year, they are well-placed to move into Year 12.
Matthew Goss
Director of Music
Spring Soirees
On Monday 28 and Tuesday 29 October, we celebrated the achievements of students in the Individual Music Tuition Program at our Spring Soirees. A supportive audience was treated to wonderful performances across the two nights. Monday’s soiree featured our woodwind, strings and guitar students from Year 5 to Year 9. All students performed very well and should be proud of their dedication to music throughout the year. Unfortunately, due to the quarantine situation in Junior School, those students couldn’t perform. They have a special soiree just for them next Wednesday. Congratulations to all students who performed, and we look forward to hearing your progress next year.
Thank you to our instrumental staff and accompanists for their wonderful work throughout the year.
Matthew Goss
Director of Music
Year 5 & 6 Band Program Showcase and BBQ
On Monday 11 November, the Year 5/6 team held our annual showcase in The Collect followed by a BBQ. There was a huge turnout with nearly all students in attendance. Thank you to the many parents, family and friends who came along to support the students. They played very well and showed they have made excellent progress on their instruments throughout the year. The afternoon is an excellent showcase and opportunity to outline the instrumental pathways available to our students.
Special thanks to the Intermediate Concert Band who performed beautifully under the direction of Nathalie Resciniti.
Matthew Goss
Director of Music
Kids Holiday Art Program
Join our talented Art Teacher, Sian Adnam on her School Holiday Art Program.
Classes will be held from 6 January from 9am-10.30am. Cost is $40 per class.
Join Sian with drawing, painting or clay hand modelling classes. Book via phone or online.
