Arts News
On Tuesday we recognised the girls in the Middle School that have achieved Middle School Arts Badges and Middle School Colours in the Arts. An Arts Badge will be awarded to students who have demonstrated a high level of skill, with a minimum of two full years of committed contribution at Middle School level to one or more of the arts. This will include participation in at least two different school co-curricular groups or projects for two full years.
Colours are awarded to students who demonstrate outstanding skill & committed contribution at Middle School level to one or more of the arts for a minimum of two full years, including participation in at least two different school co-curricular groups or projects for two full years. There is also a service component which includes going above and beyond mere participation, for example, leadership initiatives such as the establishment of a new group, mentoring, assistance at school events, help behind the scenes, etc. Recipients must also have gained a placing in a regional competition/exhibition/publication or the following qualifications: Music Grade 7, Speech & Drama Grade 7, Contemporary Dance Level 5, Jazz/Ballet Intermediate.
Middle School Arts Badges
Kate Adams
Anita Avia
Molly Backhouse
Ella Bloy
Abi Croft
Victoria de Costobadie
Caitlin Dufty
Holly Earl
Millie Edwards
Ava Fitzsimmons
Emma Ford
Emily Fradd
Zara Gamble
Kara Gooding
Emily Harris
Amy Jones
Evie Johnson
Mel Leatherland
Harley McVicar
Emma Mason
Alexandra Nicolaou
Anna Qiu
Nevaeh Shand
Gemma Sitjes
Hellen Wang
Michelle Yang
Middle School Arts Colours
Kate Adams
Anita Avia
Cara Birch
Caitlin Dufty
Emily Fradd
Sana Fuji
Zara Gamble
Gemma Hardcastle
Emily Harris
Claudia Hundleby
Evie Johnson
Harley McVicar
Anna Qiu
Sorrell Shand
Tessa Sitjes
Hellen Wang
Hannah Wylie
Middle School Theatresports success
Congratulations to our Middle School Theatresports team made up of Anna Babington, Maddie Coughlan, Tessa Durkin, Scarlett Girvan and Tyana Rutherford, who competed yesterday at the Junior Theatresports Heats. It was a very close battle and the girls came second to Rolleston College who only beat our girls by half a point!
The team did us proud and demonstrated excellent technique and a great sense of fun! They have only been working as a dedicated team since Term 3 and have shown excellent team work and commitment.
A massive thanks to Feya Durkin who has been an extraordinary coach this year and to Georgia Lassen and Rosie Milne for their help too.
Middle School Dance Co take the stage!
Middle School Dance Company provided a fabulous welcome to our 2021 Y9 girls and parents, the girls performed twice showing the breadth of choreography that they have developed and perfected this year. The girls also took the stage in spectacular style at the Middle School Arts Assembly
Hearts of Glass
Our brilliant Middle School Rock Band - Hearts of Glass took the stage performing “No Roots” the girls to welcome the 2021 Y9 girls at Orientation Day last week, and this week they took the stage again to perform at the Middle School Arts Assembly. These girls are a brand new group this year, the band is made up of Millie Edwards - vocals, Charlotte Brown - vocals, Emily Chambers - bass, Niamh Hoare - guitar, Makayla Hulme - drums
Junior Performing Arts
During Term 4, the Junior School have been enjoying the opportunity to perform to audiences again. The whole Junior school enjoys meeting weekly practising Kapa Haka. They put on a great performance for the Leavers Assembly in Term 4. A new initiative this year was the ‘Big Sister Little Sister’ Y1 and Y2 Dance group. This was run by two Y10 students Gemma Hardcastle and Caitlin Dufty. They met weekly on Wednesday lunchtimes and the Junior girls thoroughly enjoyed their sessions with them. The group put on a brilliant performance for Grandparents Day.
The Y1-3 Choir delighted audiences at Grandparents Day with their songs about Kindness. One of the songs they performed ‘K-I-N-D’ was written by Christchurch based Children’s singer/songwriter Michal Bush. Thank you to Miss Goldsworthy for running the Y1-3 Choir this year.
Itinerant Music Concert
On Tuesday 17 November, at 3.45pm SMC Music will be staging a concert for our itinerant music teachers and their students. This will be an informal concert and will be a lovely opportunity to hear what these students have been doing this year. This will be held in the Charles Luney Auditorium.
Movies and Musicals - the Theatre Dance Academy Showcase
Movies and Musicals presents a fun evening of dance reliving many of our favourite screen and stage musical hits! Movies and Musicals showcase dance pieces performed by our students in all classes. You will be treated to performances in Ballet, Contemporary, Hip Hop, Musical Theatre, Jazz, Lyrical and Tap dance.
Tickets available from https://www.eventfinda.co.nz/2020/movies-and-musicals-the-theatre-dance-academy-showcase/christchurch
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SOLE DISCOVERY - Singing & Performance
SOLE Music Academy is very excited to be commencing their very first School Holiday Programme in Jan 19/20/21 - SOLE DISCOVERY - Singing & Performance.
The 3-day programme is for 8-12yrs from 9am-3pm. Different elements of singing and performance will be explored through a series of workshops which include; an introduction to vocal technique and harmonising, developing onstage persona and confidence, learning how to move on stage and overcoming anxiety and nerves. The programme ends with a showcase. If you would like further information or to enrol please visit