Mrs Margaret Glynn with 2016 St Patrick's Choir

Our focus for the night was to provide our girls the opportunity to take creative risks and be brave with their artistic endeavours. They had the opportunity to display their collective love for the Arts at our College. The enjoyment and camaraderie was palpable backstage and many of our students stood beside their Visual Arts works with pride, discussing their concepts. I am sure this event created memories and will keep the artist within alight for years to come. I am grateful for the work of the CAPA team: Miss Louise Glase, Mrs Tarna Tannous, Miss Tahlia Cupillari, Mrs Margaret Glynn, Mrs Elizabeth Samyia and Mr Julian Nash (honorary member of the team for his help with lighting and sound). Their group artistry in the classroom and behind the scenes makes a complex endeavour appear like effortless magic.

Mrs Margaret Glynn is, sadly, exiting the St Patrick's Performing Arts stage, as a teacher, this year. She has had a rich history with the College as a student, a music educator and a Coordinator. Mrs Glynn will be remembered by staff and students for her compassion, commitment, creativity and her ability to weave and sew harmony both on and off the stage. On a personal note, I value the generosity and grace with which she accepted me into the fold as the new Creative and Performing Arts Coordinator this year. Her wisdom and gentle guidance through each Performing Arts event has been a masterclass in humility, professionalism and openness. I remember first hearing her choir sing together at the Opening School Mass. I had goose bumps! It was as though angels had descended to bless the occasion. I remember thinking to myself, "what a lucky man you are, to have the opportunity to work with such talent." I have only known Mrs Glynn a year but she has left an indelible and treasured mark on me. I can only imagine what is like for the colleagues and students who have been with her for years. On behalf of the CAPA team, we wish you a happy, restful and truly creative retirement. We look forward to you being our trained voice cheer squad at CAPA events of the future.

 

On Friday 11 November, Lindsay, Georgia and I travelled to Sydney University with Mrs McGillicuddy for an English Extension 2 Foundations Day.

Renee, Lindsay and Georgia at Sydney University

The day was spent listening to experienced teachers and past students from the course as they talked about their experiences and tips on starting and working on the Major Project. It was a very useful and insightful day that has helped me find a clear direction as I start this exciting course!

Renee - Year 11 Student

Students enjoying games in the library

During lunchtime, there was a range of games available from more traditional games, including Pick Up Sticks, Chess and Chinese Checkers to more modern favourites such as Jenga, Connect Four and Guess Who.

Image courtesy of Joshua Combes - Creative Arts Coordinator

The play must include drama, live music and dancing. Teams must creatively use a code word and a Benedictine value somewhere within their performance. This year's code word was "Glasses" and the Benedictine value was "Balance." 

This year's competition was creatively led by our Performing Arts Captain, Siena Harding. Our theme was to promote "Bravery over Perfection" in our young women. The production teams were beautifully managed by House Captains Michaela C (Chisholm), Brooke D (Lyons), Samantha J (Gilmore) and Paris B (Kenny). In the end, the Gilmore production team took out the prize for their cohesive, circus themed story of balance. A massive congratulations to all the Captains and their production teams for a thoroughly enjoyable and significant event. It was wonderful to see all the girls supporting the bravery of each other, regardless of the House they were in.

Joshua Combes - Creative and Performing Arts Coordinator

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