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MAD Week 2024

by Matt | May 13, 2024 | Art, Media, Music, NEWS, Performing Arts

The second annual MAD (Music, Art, Drama) Week was held at The Cathedral School from 7 – 10 May 2024.

‘Last week, the Arts Committee ran MAD Week. We kicked off the week with Drama games down by the Lagoon. This provided students from various year levels an opportunity to bond and have fun. Wednesday brought fierce competition as Bede, Chatham, Langton, and More battled for the title of 2024 Spicks and Specs champion.

The students engaged in activities from finishing song lyrics to classic trivia. Congratulations to Chatham House for winning the trophy! Thursday brought out our artistic side with Mothers’ Day Mug Decorating, showcasing an array of creative designs. We then wrapped up the week with Just Dance.

Overall, this week was a huge success, and it wouldn’t have been possible without my amazing committee, and mentor, Ms Nicholas.’

Keziah DeMotte – Year 12 Arts Committee Leader

Dance Concert 2023

by Matt | Nov 10, 2023 | NEWS, Performing Arts

The annual Dance Concert was another successful event showcasing the exceptional talents of the students in the Dance program at The Cathedral School. This year Miss Suzie gave some students the opportunity to choreograph and perform solo’s which did not disappoint! The audience was captivated by every student who took to the stage and we thank the SLAB crew for their impressive lighting displays.

A big thank you to Jo Duncan for her stunning photography.

Congratulations must also go to the students who received awards on the evening:

The Cathedral School JS Dancer of the Year – Frankie
The Cathedral School MS Dancer of the Year – Olivia
The Cathedral School SS Dancer of the Year – Alysha M. (Pictured Above).
The Cathedral School Outstanding Dedication and Effort to Dance – Chloe T.

View some of the highlights in the gallery below.

Photography by Jo Duncan.

Sounds Of Celebration 2023

by Matt | Oct 19, 2023 | Music, NEWS, Performing Arts

The annual Concert & Music Awards evening was another spectacular visual and auditory event, celebrating the exceptional music program at The Cathedral School. The event commenced with an electrifying all-band medley, featuring Michael Jackson’s ‘Thriller’ seamlessly transitioning into ‘Pompeii’ by Bastille, leaving the audience awestruck by the astounding talents of the music students and the impressive lighting display crafted by the SLAB crew.

View some of the highlights in the gallery below.

Photography by Jo Duncan and Matt Scully.

Thank you to our outgoing Music Captains and Leaders – Austin, Somer, Toby, and Sheanah – for hosting the Celebrations. Congratulations also must go to all students who received awards on the evening, especially to those below who received major awards.

Maestro Award for Junior School: Daniel

Maestro Award for Middle School: Gabrielle

Maestro Award for Senior School: Austin

Bel Canto Award for Junior School: Bronte

Bel Canto Award for Middle School: Sheanah

Bel Canto Award for Senior School: Cadence

Crescendo Award for Junior School: Maya

Crescendo Award for Middle School: Joshua

Viribus in Adversis Award: Somer

Artiste Award for Senior School: Owen

MAD Week 2023

by Matt | May 31, 2023 | Art, Media, Music, NEWS, Performing Arts, Sports

The inaugural MAD (Music/Media, Art, Dance/Drama) Week was held at The Cathedral School from 22 – 26 May 2023.

MAD Week was filled with lunchtime activities that had students engaged and creating through Spicks and Specs quizzes, tie-dye workshops, drama activities, and a ‘Just Dance’ session. The school was also visited by a professional artist who spoke to students who are interested in exploring a career in the entertainment and performing industry.

The week culminated in the announcement of the 2024 school production, ‘Legally Blonde’. Students and parents who want to find out more about the audition process for this production are encouraged to go to Groups on eCat, and join the group titled ‘Information – Production 2024’.

Musicals & Instrumentals 2023

by Matt | Mar 28, 2023 | Middle School, Musical, NEWS, Performing Arts, Senior School

The Interhouse Musical and Instrumental performances on Friday 24 March were highly entertaining. Congratulations to Bede for their drought-breaking win in the Musicals, with More edging out Bede in the Instrumental by 4 points.

Thank you to all performers and staff for their hard work behind the scenes, to Bonnie Nicholas – Head of Arts, Kellie Rich – Head of Instrumental Music and Dance, Jo Duncan – Photography, and our amazing adjudicators, Tony Woodhouse and Claire Dickson.

The results were:

Instrumental

1st on 186 points – More

2nd on 182 points – Bede

3rd on 180 points – Langton

4th on 177 points – Chatham

Musical

1st on 184 points – Bede

Tied 2nd on 179 points – More and Chatham

3rd on 170 points – Langton

Bede House

Chatham House

Langton House

More House

Interhouse Drama 2022

by Matt | Dec 1, 2022 | Middle School, NEWS, Performing Arts, Senior School

On the final day of school for 2022, the Middle & Senior School houses of Bede, Chatham, Langton & More, along with parents and friends, gathered together to watch the annual Interhouse Drama Competition. The performances were adjudicated by the amazing Keely and Michael from TheatreiNQ.

The competition was fierce, with some outstanding performances, and congratulations must go to all of the students for their hard work and talent. There can, however, only be one winner – well done to the Bede Bears for their win! Bring on 2023!

Best Performer Nominees: Lily V and Oliver G

Best Performer: Janae P

1st Place on 185 points – Bede

2nd Place on 172 points – Chatham

3rd Place on 166 points – Langton

4th Place on 125 points – More

Photography by Jo Duncan.