Spotlight on the Arts

Season 14 of Spotlight on the Arts: focusing on Sydney Catholic Schools HSC Creative and Performing Arts Showcase. In this episode we hear Sydney Catholic Schools HSC Music students focussing on HSC Music 1 Performance and Composition: Domremy College Five Dock | Estelle Freeman Catholic College Bonnyrigg Heights | Chiara, Kim, Jasmine St Ursula's College Kingsgrove | Danielle, Angelina Maris...

Season 14 of Spotlight on the Arts: focusing on Sydney Catholic Schools HSC Creative and Performing Arts Showcase. In this episode we hear Sydney Catholic Schools HSC Drama students: INDIVIDUAL PROJECT | Performance Good Samaritan College Hinchinbrook - Chantel Marist Sisters’ College Woolwich - Elsie INDIVIDUAL PROJECT | Video Drama St Mary's Cathedral College Sydney - Joel GROUP PERFORMANCE...

Season 14 of Spotlight on the Arts: focusing on Sydney Catholic Schools HSC Creative and Performing Arts Showcase. In this episode we hear Sydney Catholic Schools HSC Dance students from:  Marist Sisters’ College Woolwich - Isabella Bethany College Hurstville  - Angel, Celina, Olivia ViVA Dance program: Southern Cross College Burwood Clancy College West Hoxton - Brandon Good Samaritan College Hinc...

Season 14 of Spotlight on the Arts: focusing on Sydney Catholic Schools HSC Creative and Performing Arts Showcase. In this season, we explore the impact of an Arts Education on the 2024 candidates and how following their passion; building their skillset and finding focus and discipline in the process, led to their HSC success.  These young artists were selected to perform in the HSC Live or Digita...

The final episode  of Season 13 features Music teacher Matthew Smith and students from Marist College, Penshurst, the host venue for the Rock Band event. Listen to how the Eisteddfod has been the springboard and gateway to a broader rock music scene, sprouting entries into JJJ Unearthed competition and connecting school communities. Student introduction recorded live at the event James Wood , Dant...

Episode 5 welcomes Emma Hughes from Marist Sisters Woolwich. Marist Sisters has several entries in the 2024 Eisteddfod including instrumental ensembles which was hosted at Marist College Eastwood over 2 days of competition. Emma is a passionate and innovative Performing Arts Coordinator at Marist Sisters College. Her subject specialty is Drama and Music. Student introduction recorded live at the e...

Episode 4 welcomes Romina Zapulla.  Romina is the Creative and Performing Arts Coordinator at Domremy College Five Dock.  Domremy is the host venue for the Sydney Catholic Schools Eisteddfod - Vocal Ensembles. The College has entered every category in this years' eisteddfod and of course is looking forward to the vocal ensemble section. Romina has been teaching for 14 years and is passionate...

Episode 3 of Spotlight on the Arts, introduces Juliann Weeks CAPA Teacher and passionate Arts Educator. Juliann is an experienced Dance, Drama, Visual Arts and Music teacher with a career spanning over 40 years and has mentored literally hundreds of students. She is a part of a wonderful staff who value the importance of the Arts. St Christopher's Holsworthy entered 5 drama ensembles as well...

Episode 2 welcomes Miriam Innes from Mount St Joseph’s (MSJ) College Milperra.  MSJ is the host venue for the Sydney Catholic Schools Dance Eisteddfod. The College has submitted over 35 entries in this years Eisteddfod, and 12 Dance entries. Miriam is a Dance, Drama and Visual Arts teacher at Mount St Joseph College and has been teaching  there for 20 years, she loves to see young students embraci...

St Charles Primary were the 2022 and 2023 Overall Winner of the Sydney Catholic Schools Eisteddfod and registered 34 entries in multiple categories in 2024. In this episode CAPA teacher Vincent Femia shares how the Performing Arts is embedded into the culture of the school and the benefits the SCS Eisteddfod provides. Hosted by Henrietta Stathopoulos Graphic design Soiseng Pine Podcast technical e...

Episode 6  welcomes Veronica Lattouf, a 14-year-old art student at Our Lady of Mercy Burraneer.  She has been passionate about art since age three. Veronica began by creating pictures and birthday cards, later transitioning to cartooning and Anime art. A year ago, she embraced realism, enjoying the challenge of hyper-realistic art. Ciara Gabriele is a passionate and innovative Instructional Leader...

Episode 5 welcomes Skye Swaysland and Byron Hurst. Skye, a talented student embarking on her HSC journey at St Aloysius College Cronulla. With dreams of pursuing a career in art and design, Skye's interests span the realms of art, music, and beach outings with friends. She thrives on challenges, and the Portrait Prize has inspired her artistic endeavours.  Byron is Leader of Learning, Creativ...

Episode 4 welcomes Leya Rafferty and Tory Brustolin.   Leya is a Year 10 student at Marist Catholic College Penshurst. She's a versatile talent with a love for Visual Arts, excelling in drawing, multimedia, watercolour, and impressionist painting. Beyond the canvas, Leya is a dedicated participant in taekwondo, cooking, yoga, and swimming, where she has earned several awards.  Tory is a Visua...

Episode 3 welcomes Sonia Zang and Maree Boulis. Sonia was the SCS Portrait Prize 5 - 8 Category Winner in 2023. Sonia is a Year 4 student at St Patrick's Mortlake. She is both studious and creative, thriving on challenges in both her studies and artwork. Outside of school, Sonia enjoys playing the violin and reading whenever she can. Maree is a teacher at St Patrick’s and Maree Boulis is the...

Episode 2 of the Portrait Prize Podcast introduces Keanna Chong and Tom Walters from St Fiacre’s Leichhardt.  Keanna is in Year 3 at St Fiacre’s Catholic Primary School in Leichhardt. Keanna's favourite school subjects include Writing and Maths, and she adores Art. Keanna enjoys reading, drawing, dancing, and travelling in Japan with her family. Tom Walters is the current Assistant Principal...

In episode 1, we welcome Nate Sinkovic and Rosemary Wehbe from Marcellin College Randwick. Nate was the 2023 Winner of the 13 - 15 category in the Sydney Catholic Schools and a finalist in the Young Archie Competition. Nate is an all rounder student and has a love of drawing and a passion for sharing his highly creative work. Rosemary Wehbe is a leader of learning, Visual Arts and Photography and...

Episode 6 - Achieving Success in the HSC and Beyond In this season we explore the importance of the Arts not just in education but for life. It allows us to thrive and connect, making sense of the world around us. In this episode we chat with Arts Educators from Sydney Catholic Schools and hear their insight on how to excel in the arts subjects.  Featuring the following experienced Arts Educators...

In this season we explore the importance of the Arts not just in education but for life. It allows us to thrive and connect, making sense of the world around us. In this episode we chat with Stage 6 Visual Arts Students from De La Salle Catholic College, Cronulla who take us on a deep dive into the intricacies of a Visual Arts education. Featuring students from De la Salle College, Cronulla Hosted...

In this season we explore the importance of the Arts not just in education but for life. It allows us to thrive and connect, making sense of the world around us. In this episode we chat with Stage 6 Music Students from Sydney Catholic Schools who take us on a deep dive into the intricacies of a music education sharing valuable insights that are game changers to HSC preparation. Featuring students...

In this season we explore the importance of the Arts not just in education but for life. It allows us to thrive and connect, making sense of the world around us. In this episode we chat with Stage 6 Drama Students from Sydney Catholic Schools who put us on the VIP List and give us backstage pass to the process and preparation for HSC performance Featuring students from: Aquinas Catholic College, M...

In this season we explore the importance of the Arts not just in education but for life. It allows us to thrive and connect, making sense of the world around us. In this episode we chat with Stage 6 Dance Students from Sydney Catholic Schools who respond to an example of the HSC interview question, we’ll hear students’ perspectives and elaboration on the HSC dance practical exam. Featuring dancers...

In this season we explore the importance of the Arts not just in education but for life. It allows us to thrive and connect, making sense of the world around us. An arts education is based in holistic learning that promotes not only physical learning but social, emotional, cognitive engagement and aesthetic reasoning. In this episode we hear from exemplary Stage 6 Sydney Catholic School students a...

Sarah-Vyne Vassallo is a director, choreographer, writer and arts consultant.  With her career spanning two decades, she has worked professionally both as a performer, and a Creative in arts and entertainment. ​ Sarah-Vyne is an interdisciplinary artist, working across commercial and contemporary dance, theatre, screen, curation, scenic design and arts and cultural development.  She is a recipient...

Performing Arts Teachers at St John Bosco Primary, Engadine find ways of cultivating a love of the arts through musical theatre and chat about how they make the Arts accessible to their school community. Michelle White and Lucia Benjamin have over 35 years teaching experience between them. Lucy is a music specialist and Michelle teaches Dance and Drama.. Throughout her teaching career Lucy has led...

Clancy Catholic College, West Hoxton, provides a myriad of ways to access the Arts.  The foundations of stage 5 elective dance has been built and in 2023 a stage 6 ViVA satellite class has commenced in collaboration with SCCC Burwood.  Clancy students  have the opportunity to work as choreographers and performers for competitions such as the SCS Dance Eisteddfod  and other Dance festivals.  Dance...