From our Creative Arts Captain

oreto Normanhurst has a vibrant creative community, which has fostered innovative and imaginative students who are willing to be risk takers and experiment within the wonderful world of their craft. Throughout this difficult year, flexibility and versatility has been necessary to remain creative and I am so proud of my peers’ achievements. Personally, I have completed two practical works this year, in Visual Arts and Textiles, and it has been a long and rewarding journey. The Creative Arts pull together students from many different backgrounds and identities to share skills and concepts with each other while building bonds that will be remembered for years to come. For me, Art and Textiles allow me to express my inner self and to convey new ideas and share my personal stories for others to respond to. I am sure many others share this experience. My first task in the role was to create the School’s value banner for 2021. This year’s value was Felicity. I was lucky enough to

design it with the help of my friend, Kate Law-Whitting. The 2021 Music Festival saw the Music Festival Cover competition. This year’s theme, “Illumination of the Heart” was encapsulated by the winning design by Kerstin Grima, a Year 8 student from Mulhall. I was also fortunate enough to create a motivational banner on behalf of my year 12 peers, entitled “Here Comes the Sun, Loreto 2021,” reminding us to strive for our goals and remain hopeful during challenging times. My time as Creative Arts Captain was closed by the annual HSC showcase. Although hosted online this year, the School was able to present every girl’s wonderful L “Flexibility & versatility has talents and amazing major works. It felt incredible seeing all of our year-long projects finally finished and displayed. Working on our practical works over Zoom was been necessary definitely a challenge, however, to remain thanks to our teachers’ guidance and assistance, we were able to creative.” make it to the finish line. I would like to personally thank the whole of TAS and Visual Arts department for also building me into the courageous woman I am today. It has been a pleasure to be in the position of Creative Arts Captain throughout 2021. Throughout this challenging year, I have seen how art and creativity can create light in the most difficult times.

Chanelle Kong Creative Arts Captain