The Arts

MRS KAREN HAYWARD, HEAD OF THE ARTS

‘The arts are an intellectually engaging intersection of lateral thought and practice. They interrogate the human experience and challenge our understandings by encouraging and provoking alternative ways of seeing, thinking and doing. They enable us to know and observe our world collectively and as individuals. They reveal a sense of who we are and might become as we make connections and new meaning of the world around us and our place in it.’ (QCAA – The Arts Senior Syllabus 2019)

Despite the unique challenges faced, The Arts at Fairholme College in 2020 continued to offer students an array of intellectually engaging opportunities, albeit via some new, creative and innovative ways. The Arts Programs served to challenge, develop, extend and empower students through the delivery of rigorous academic programs and an array of exciting co-curricular opportunities. The resilience and dedication displayed by our professional staff and our talented students speaks extensively to the enjoyment, passion, creativity and strength of Fairholme Arts.

DANCE

Dance is offered as an academic subject in Years 8 – 12. The Senior Dance course is a QCAA academically-rigorous General Subject that contributes to the ATAR system.

Dance fosters creative and expressive communication. It uses the body as an instrument for the expression and communication of ideas. It provides opportunities for students to critically examine and reflect on their world through higher-order thinking and movement. It encourages the holistic development of a person, providing a way of knowing about oneself, others and the world.

ACADEMIC RESULTS

Year 8 Dance A – 66.3%, B – 30.4%, C – 3.3% Year 9 Dance A – 65%, B – 30%, C – 5% Year 10 Dance A – 100% Year 11 Dance A – 42.8%, B – 57.2% Year 12 Dance (*excl. External Exam Results) A – 50%, B – 37.5%, C – 12.5%

EVENTS AND ACHIEVEMENTS

• Contemporary Dance Choreography Performance for Year 12 choreographed by Jen Murray • ‘Women of Strength’ Luncheon – Dance Troupe Performance • Phoenix Online Dance Competition (Troupe and Troupettes) • Dance Photoshoot for the Dance Troupe and Troupettes • Co-curricular Offerings • Dance Collective (Open to Years 7 – 12) • Dance Troupe (Auditioned Group Years 10 - 12) • Dance Troupettes (newly formed in 2020) (Auditioned Group Years 7 – 9)

• Interhouse Dance – Solo, Small Group and whole House Competitions.

DRAMA

The study of Performance is offered to students in Year 7 and Drama is offered as an academic subject in Years 8 – 12. The Senior Drama course is a QCAA academically-rigorous General Subject that contributes to the ATAR system. Drama fosters creative and expressive communication. It interrogates and reflects the human experience by investigating, communicating and embodying stories, experiences, emotions and ideas. It engages students in imaginative meaning-making processes and involves them using a range of artistic skills as they make and respond to dramatic works.

ACADEMIC RESULTS

Year 7 Performance A – 38%, B – 59%, C – 3% Year 8 Drama A – 41.8%, B – 53.9%, C – 4.3% Year 9 Drama A – 33.3%, B – 66.7% Year 10 Drama A – 50%, B – 33.4%, C – 16.6% Year 11 Drama A – 16.6%, B – 50%, C – 33.4% Year 12 Drama (*excl External Exam Results) A – 50%, B – 37.5%, C – 12.5%

EVENTS AND ACHIEVEMENTS

• Senior Drama Performance of ‘Antigone’ • Queensland Theatre – Scene Project (Years 9 & 10 Drama Classes) performance of ‘Wisdom’ at the Empire Theatre’s Heritage Bank Armitage Centre. • AMEB Drama & Performance Examinations Barbara Sisley Awards in 2020 (Top Result in Queesnland in their respective AMEB Grades) presented to Jenna Tomlinson (Year 11) for Grade 5 AMEB, Libby Clark (Year 10) for Grade 4 AMEB, Emmi Lange (Year 7) for Grade 2 AMEB, Lucy Rose (Year 6) for Grade 2 AMEB and Richa Vimal (Year 5) for Grade 1 AMEB.

CO-CURRICULAR OFFERINGS

• Troupe de Loop (Years 7 – 9) • Individual Tuition – Speech and Drama • Interhouse Drama – Solo and Small Group Competitions • Sound and Lighting Crew (Years 8 – 12) – students involved in this group provide invaluable sound & lighting technical support, backstage assistance and equipment set-up for myriad College events, assemblies and performances throughout the year and are an integral part of the fabric of The Arts Department.

MUSIC

Music is offered as an academic subject in Years 7 – 12, with Music Extension being offered as an additional course of study for Year 12 students. The Senior Music and Music Extension courses are QCAA academically-rigorous General Subjects that contribute to the ATAR system.

Music fosters creative and expressive communication. It allows students to develop musicianship through making (composition and performance) and responding (musicology).

ACADEMIC RESULTS

Year 7 Music A – 74.3%, B – 25.7% Year 8 Music A – 57.1%, B – 42.9% Year 8 Performance Music A – 63.6%, B – 36.4% Year 9 Music A – 100% Year 10 Music A – 71.4%, B – 28.6% Year 11 Music A – 0, B – 100% Year 12 Music (*excl External Exam Results) A – 100% Year 12 Music Extension (*excl External Exam Results) A – 66.6%, B – 33.4%

EVENTS AND ACHIEVEMENTS CHORAL AND VOCAL MUSIC

• Commencement and Induction of Leaders Assembly – Vocal Performance – Emma Johnson • Brightest and Best Choral Festival – Brisbane • Founders’ Day Assembly – Music Extension Performance – Breanna Collins, Emma Johnson and Lilly Marsden • ‘Extensions in Music’ Concert • ANZAC Day Duet Performance by Emma Johnson and Lilly Marsden • Toowoomba Virtual Secondary Performing Arts Festival

Results

Fairholme Middle Chamber Choir SILVER Fairholme Senior Chamber Choir SILVER

• ‘Crème de la Crème’ Senior Music Extension and Senior Music Scholarship Recital • Middle School ‘A Box of Chocolates’ Concerts held during Year-Level Meetings • Presenting Fairholme Middle and Senior School Chamber Choir performances • ‘November Nuances’ - Years 8 and 11 Performance / Extension Music Recital • Fairholme Singing Studio Recital • State Honours Ensemble Program (SHEP) • AMEB / Trinity College examinations • ‘Women of Strength’ Luncheon Vocal Performance – Emma Johnson and Lilly Marsden • Valedictory Assembly – Year 9 Choristers • Final Assembly

INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC

• Annual Instrumental Music Camp – QCCC Mt. Tamborine • State Honours Ensemble Program (Qld. Conservatorium of Music) • Kaleidoscope Concert Series – ‘Opening Night’ Concert • Middle and Junior School Lunchtime Concerts – Virtual and Live • Middle School ‘A Box of Chocolates’ Concerts held during Year-Level Meetings • ‘Women of Strength’ Luncheon – Instrumental Performance • Toowoomba Hospital Foundation Fundraiser – Fairholme College String Quartet • Queensland Symphony Orchestra Prodigy Project – Eliza Kingston (10), Evangeline Imray (10), Rachel Yap (8) • Virtual String Soiree • Presenting Fairholme Middle and Senior School performances • Final Assembly Performance – Eliza Kingston • Toowoomba Virtual Secondary Performing Arts Festival

Results

Fairholme Brass Ensemble SILVER Fairholme Symphonic Wind Band GOLD Fairholme Flute Ensemble SILVER Fairholme Stage Band SILVER Fairholme Chamber Strings GOLD Fairholme Symphony Orchestra GOLD

CO-CURRICULAR OFFERINGS CHORAL MUSIC

• College Choir (Years 7 – 12) • Middle School Chamber Choir (Years 7 – 9) • Senior School Chamber Choir (Years 10 – 12)

INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC

• Symphony Orchestra • Symphonic Wind Band • Stage Band • Brass Ensemble • Chamber Strings • String Quartet • Flute Ensemble • Clarinet Ensemble • Guitar and Ukulele Ensemble • Bagpipes and Highland Drums

OTHER

• Interhouse Vocal and Instrumental Music Competitions

TUITION

• Individual Instrumental, Music Theory and Music Technology Specialist Tuition • Individual Vocal Tuition – Fairholme Singing Studio • Speech & Drama Specialist Tuition

VISUAL ART

Visual Art is offered as an academic subject in Years 7 – 12. The Senior Visual Art course is a QCAA academically-rigorous General Subject that contributes to the ATAR system. Visual Art provides students with opportunities to understand and appreciate the role of visual art in past and present traditions and cultures, as well as the contributions of contemporary visual artists and their aesthetic, historical and cultural influences. This subject prepares young people for participation in the 21st century by fostering curiosity and imagination, and teaching students how to generate and apply new and creative solutions when problemsolving in a range of contexts. This learnt ability to think in divergent ways and produce creative and expressive responses enables future artists, designers and craftspeople to innovate and collaborate with the fields of science, technology, engineering and mathematics to design and manufacture images and objects that enhance our daily lives.

ACADEMIC RESULTS

Year 7 Visual Art A – 35.9%, B – 56.3%, C – 7.8% Year 8 Visual Art A – 42.9%, B – 49.5%, C – 7.6% Year 9 Visual Art A – 42.7%, B – 48.7%, C – 8.6% Year 10 Visual Art A – 52.4%, B – 42.8%, C – 4.8% Year 11 Visual Art A – 43.7%, B – 43.7%, C – 12.6% Year 12 Visual Art (*excluding External Exam Results) A – 57.2%, B – 14.3%, C – 28.5%

EVENTS AND ACHIEVEMENTS

• ‘Networks’ Photographic Competition – open to all three sub-schools. Overall winner – Sruthi Gandu (8). Judged by John Sessarago. • Anzac Day Wreath-making Project • ‘Learning @ Holme’ kits prepared and mailed to all students in Years 7 – 12 to provide much-needed access to art materials to sustain student engagement and learning during Term 2. • Year 9 Watercolour Studies – Virtual Exhibition using Exhibbit Gallery Program • Independent Education Union Awards for Excellence in Art Design 2020 – High Commendations awarded to Katelyn Morey (Year 4) and Lily Cameron (Year 8) • DD/SWQ Creative Generation Excellence Awards in Visual Art – Zarabella Bambling (12), Paisley Collison (12), Ruth Johnston (12) and Imogen Mason (12) • Meta Experience Day – Authentic Experience underpinning Senior Syllabus Requirements – student engagement with hands-on workshop and exhibitions at the Toowoomba Regional Art Gallery • Year 12 Senior Common Room Mural – initiative of Year 12 Art class and Visual Art Captain – Ruth Johnston • Year 10 Lino Block Prints – Virtual Exhibition using Exhibit Gallery Program. Works sold to raise funds for P&F Committee Spring Fair Festival 2020.

CO-CURRICULAR OFFERINGS

• Nokie – Middle School Art Group • Eikon – Senior School Art Group • Interhouse Visual Art competitions.

ARTS POCKETS AND CERTIFICATES | RECOGNITION OF SERVICE

Congratulations to the Year 11 and Year 12 Arts students who were presented with Pockets, acknowledging their outstanding service and significant contribution to one or more of The Arts co-curricular discipline areas throughout this year.