Celebrating the Arts at Columba College

It was an absolute treat to come together as a community to see student performances of dance, music and speech, and a reminder of the huge range of talent we have at Columba College. The highlight of the evening was undoubtedly the awarding of the Arts Blues for 2022. Blues are our highest honour and acknowledge students who have excelled in their chosen fields. 

This year, we were thrilled to congratulate 14 students for their stellar efforts and commitment. Receiving a 2022 Arts Blue were:

• Elloise Cameron (Performing Arts)
• Jasper Davis (Writing)
• Sophie Davis (Debating)
• Lily Ferro (Dance)
• Grace Hill (Dance)
• Zara Glover (Dance)
• Imogen Harrison (Dance) 
  
• Alice Johnston (Debating)
  
• Grace Johnston (Performing Arts)
  
• Zoe McElrea (Debating)
  
• Samantha Mills (Writing)
  
• Brianna Monk (Drama)
  
• Monet Morrison (Dance)
  
• Skyla Murray (Music)
  

Other cups and prizes for 2022 are as listed below:

• The Natalie Ellis-Wilson Cup for Excellence in Debating - Sophie Bowmar
• The Bolwell Tray for Debating - Sophie Davis
• The Prize for Excellence in Senior Drama - Grace Johnston
• The Brenda Saville Memorial Prize for Drama - Dana Wister
• The Steel Shield for Consistent Contribution to School Drama - Brie Monk
• The Sarah and Anna Somerville Trophy for Excellence in the Performing Arts - Grace Johnston
• The Ann Crawford Cup for Excellence in Creative Writing - Jasper Davis and Sam Mills
• The Shakespeare Bust for Excellence in Essay Writing - Sophie Bowmar
• Year 11 Speech Competition Champion - Monet Morrison
• Year 12 Speech Competition Champion - Skyla Murray
• Year 13 Speech Competition Champion - Grace Johnston
• The Ethelwyn McGeorge Prize for Talent and Enthusiasm at the Piano - Naomi Yehezkely
• The Joan Campbell Memorial Prize for Use of Musical Talents for the School - Helen Li
• The Kim Sutton Cup for Service to the Senior Madrigal Choir - Elloise Cameron
• The Prize for Service to the Wind Symphonia - Jasper Davis
• The Beethoven Bust for Composition - Skyla Murray
• The Preen Cup for Musicianship - Elloise Cameron
• The Agnes Loudon Middle School Arts Scholarship 2022 - Elloise Cameron
• The Winifred McQuilken Senior School Arts Scholarship 2022- Imogen Harrison

Well done to all of our award recipients - we can't wait to see what you will achieve next year!

We would like to extend a huge thank you to the Parents' Association - without their generous support, the night would not have been such a success.

All photographs were taken by Columba's student photographers, Caitlin Blacker (Y12) and Emily Roy (Y9)