The Arts: Co-curricular
All students at Fairholme College receive a wide variety of co-curricular opportunities. Students are encouraged to become involved in the arts through participation in one or more of the co-curricular groups.
Some of the performance opportunities include:
Drama
- College Musical
- Troupe de Loop
- Drama festivals and competitions
- Primary Assemblies
- Primary Concerts and Cultural Evenings
Art
Dance
- Dance Eisteddfod
- Junior Dance Troupe
- Senior Dance Troupe
Music Groups
- Secondary Choir
- Chamber Choir
- Year 6/7 Choir
- Year 4/5 Choir
- Concert Band
- Stage Band
- Saxoffonettes
- Clarinettes
- Brass Ensemble
- Symphony Orchestra
- Chamber Strings
- String Quartets
- Primary String Orchestra
- Junior Concert Band
Events
- Secondary Concert
- Evening Soiree's
- Easter Service
- Primary & Secondary Assemblies
- Singout Choral Festival
- Stringout Festival
- Eisteddfods
- Australian Academy Festival of Music
- Primary & Secondary Lunchtime Concerts
Arts Festival
During second semester, the secondary school participates in an Interhouse Arts competition every Wednesday afternoon. Categories for the Arts Festival include:
- Group Improvisation
- Monologue
- Individual and Group Mime
- Instrumental and Vocal Solo
- Instrumental and Vocal Ensembles
- Interhouse Dance
- Interform Dance
- Individual Dance
- Public Speaking
- Debating
- Art
At the conclusion of the competition students are awarded shields, trophies, medals and ribbons. A special shield for the outstanding performer of the year is awarded.
This is a wonderful opportunity for students to perform to their peers. The positive reception of performing students demonstrates to the College community how valued and appreciated are the arts at Fairholme College.
The Arts plays an important and valued role in the life of Fairholme College. As part of the cultural profile of this college, students engage in a wide range of expressive activities enhancing their learning and development as citizens of the world.
