A Celebration of the Arts

A Celebration of the Arts

Sarah Combes Curriculum Leader – The Arts

Scotch College offers a rich and varied Arts Co-Curricular Programme enjoyed by many students:

“The Arts have truly made a great impact on myself and the other Arts Captains. The Pipe Band has been a massive part of my life at Scotch, and I have enjoyed every minute of it.” Banjo Harold, School Captain.

“It is one of the best feelings to come out onto the stage and bow for the audience. Taking that bow for the very last time as a Year 12 was a roller coaster of emotions.” Winton Messina, Drama Captain.

“The creative process of bringing your ideas to life is an extremely validating one, and one that I think more boys should take part in at Scotch, because having a creative outlet is crucial for a young man’s development” Robbie McAullay, Vice-Captain of Creative Arts.

“Arts community at Scotch is so unique and welcoming – I’ve met so many new and amazing people along my journey over the years and created relationships that I know will transcend my school life.” Music Captain, Emanuel Radicci

One of the major highlights of the Arts Co-Curricular events held in Autumn Term was the inaugural Senior School Arts Day which celebrates the diversity of student talent at Scotch. This annual event provides every Senior School boy from Years 9 to 12 with the opportunity to engage with a variety art forms in a stimulating and collaborative atmosphere.

Students presented creative and performance works, including music performances, theatre sports, film screenings and a visual art & design exhibition to earn points for their House. Throughout the morning session, everyone experienced something new by engaging in practitioner-led workshops including, stage combat, an urban art wall, graffiti artwork, circus skills challenges, African drumming, karaoke, and a silent disco.

At lunchtime students rocked out to the Battle of the Bands competition featuring a wide range of musical styles on the top oval while enjoying a hot lunch from the Food Trucks. The excitement continued with the highly anticipated annual Senior School House Singing Competition inspired by the theme of Geography which was won by Keys House with a rendition of Drive by Train.

The day was a huge success thanks to the Creative and Performing Arts Teachers, and the enthusiastic House spirit shown by the Scotch students as they applauded the performances and art works of their fellow peers. It was wonderful celebration of the Arts and great addition to the Senior School calendar.

House Choir, Battle of the Bands, Visual Arts, Drama, African drummimg and Circus Skills were just some of the activities of the day