Foxwell State Secondary College eNewsletter

The Arts at Foxwell

At the conclusion of term one, I look back and am amazed at the range of opportunities our students in the Arts have been provided and have embraced with open arms.

DANCE/SHOOT/EDIT/PLAY: Foxwell Dance Experiences

It's been a hive of activity in the Arts during the last few weeks, starting with our Year 10 Dance students finalising their Dance for Film assessment. The Year 10 Dance students worked with videographer, Ethan Outram from Dynamite Studios Australia to capture two dance works. Students have worked collaboratively to prepare this assessment, understanding the various dynamics of screen work. Congratulations to all students involved and our student choreographer, Josephine McMurtrie. We are excited to share our end product after the easter break.

Our 2023 Foxwell Dance Troupe students also joined in on the dance for film action, as they performed sections of their upcoming competition routines for promotion. Their professionalism, energy and focus made for a fast, smooth, and playful workshop experience. Students will continue to prepare for their first competition in Term 2, Week 7. These dancers have been working weekly with our Dance staff to prepare for their year of competitions and had the pleasure of working with Jack Harrison (DSA) on their hard-hitting hip hop routine.

CREATIVE VOICES FIRST ANNUAL THEATRE SPORTS NIGHT

The Performing Arts Centre was buzzing with excitement on Tuesday night for our first ever Creative Voices Theatre Sports night. Students across year 7 to 10 battled it out on the stage competing to be awarded Theatre Sports Team Champions. Students have been working across the term developing their improvisation skills through various set games. All came together successfully, with a supportive community audience, hosted by our Creative Voices teachers, Mr Jackson Kook (year 7), Miss Paige Wilkie (Year 8), Ms Tara Goldhardt (Year 9) and Mrs Lauren Riches (Year 10). We welcomed Ms Marika Neville, Mrs Cara McLennan, and Ms Collette Wilson to adjudicate the evening, ranking groups on their ability to develop and sustain narrative, entertain and utilise stage skills.

Congratulations to our event winners:

Best on Stage:

Year 7: Cliff Eke
Year 8: Taylor Koopmans
Year 9: Mia Grima
Year 10: Sabreena Jackson

TheatreSports Team Champions:

Years 7&8: The Backstabbers (Paige W, Nevayah C, Taylor K, Brodie G & Cliff E)
Years 9&10: The Hula-Gins (Emerson S, Ava VK, Eliesha S, Mylee T and Josephine M)

Many thanks to Michael Turrell, year 8 student for running the sound and lighting for the event, and Mr Power and his Broadcasting club for capturing the nights entertainment; our students felt very special.

STRINGS STUDENTS COLLABORATE IN THE FRIST EVER NORTHERN COLLEGIATE INSTRUMENTAL WORKSHOP

Twelve of our wonderful Strings students participated in a workshop with all other state schools on the Northern Gold Coast at Pacific Pines State High School. Students demonstrated creativity, collaboration and resilience as they learnt new pieces and worked with unfamiliar conductors to learn three new pieces of music ready to showcase that afternoon for an audience of teachers and parents.

EXCITING THINGS HAVE BEEN FIRING IN OUR KILN

It has been exciting to see students work come to life at the finalisation of term one. What a rewarding experience to work through from design to completion and to see your very own idea take shape in front of your eyes.

Term one has been full of incredible Arts experiences at Foxwell, none of which would be possible without our dedicated team of Arts teachers and our students who put their trust in us to guide them through the Arts experience. We cant wait to see what term two has in store for us!