Arts and Performance
Art Excursion
On Friday 1 March, 2024 students travelled to the QAGOMA in Brisbane to take in the many and varied art displays at the two galleries and the current feature exhibition of Fairies at GOMA. Much conversation was had about the diversity in the national and international collections. It was pleasing to see students gather together to discuss different artworks and the overall conversation at the end of what they liked, ideas they could explore, connections to their current studies and works they could never have imagined themselves.
The gallery had some interactive artmaking displays where students paused to make their own characters and objects and played with film and reflection - parts of this Tarragindi Castle will be coming to the Warwick Art Gallery in coming weeks.
The Fairies collection of artworks also drew from the history of books and film. There were artworks representing famous stories, some challenging expectations of the stories, and also artefacts from film and stage as well as many inclusions of many film-based works. The galleries' cinemas are playing a roster of fairytale films from across film history and international classics.
Thanks to the students for how they represented Assumption College on the day and for their willingness to be open to the experience.
By Donna Williams, Teacher
Friendship Morning Tea
On Tuesday 5 March 2024, an enthusiastic group of Year 10 Hospitality students joined our local senior citizens for a morning of friendship and food at the Warwick Senior Citizens Centre. Our hardworking students came in early to make the morning tea before College. The senior citizens were treated to a morning tea of freshly made sandwiches, cake and fruit. We hope that they enjoyed their morning as much as we did. Well done students!
By Richard Coe, Curriculum Leader
Variety Showcase Rehearsals in Full Swing!
The last few weeks have seen rehearsals for, and ‘buzz’ around, the Assumption College Variety Showcase, step up a considerable notch! The Senior T-Birds, directed by the inimitable Denise Dewhurst, have been stepping back in time every Friday, and their tribute to a music theatre classic promises to be a real treat for our audience. Years 7 and Year 9 Drama students, under the direction of Mr Salter, Miss Quinn and Mr Coe, are set to deliver hilarious and touching performances to keep watchers entertained and intrigued. And, as always, the musical performances, under the skilled stewardship of Ms Wijesooriya, Ms Hohenheim and Mr Buchannan, highlight the diverse and wide-ranging talent we have at Assumption College. Our fantastic showcase of talent (alongside a few guest staff appearances) will set the Warwick Town Hall ablaze on Friday 26 April and Saturday 27 April, 2024. Information on how to obtain your free ticket will be provided soon.(Donations on the night encouraged)
Junior House Band Makes ACW Debut!
The brand new Assumption College Junior House Band made their debut during the whole school assembly held on the 12 March, 2024. This new and exciting ensemble, facilitated by Sathumi Wijesooriya, chose the classic Train song ‘Drops of Jupiter’ to introduce themselves to the world – and what a great performance it was! Ably assisted by the technical wizardry of Abraham Fern, the group (consisting of Rose Walsh, Susanna Spiller, Lucy Spiller, Charlie Thomson, Olivia Pfingst, Gabriella Riordan, and Tia Stewart ) sounded fantastic and received rapturous and warm acclaim from the rest of the school community. Following in the footsteps of the Senior House Band, (who took us back to the 1960s with their rendition of ‘Ob La Di, Ob La Da’ by the Beatles in the previous assembly), the Junior House Band look certain to become a permanent fixture in the ACW Arts Collective!
Coming Up!
Saturday 27 April, 2024 - Workshop by internationally renowned artist Svenja on ‘Wearable Art’.
Friday 26 April - 27 April, 2024 - ACW Variety Showcase
Tuesday 30 April, 2024 - International Dance Day. Look out for a letter promoting a full day workshop with education group Australia
Satuday May 11, 2024 - Theatre trip to see Woman in Black at QPAC