I feel like everytime I write an Arts update, I start by telling you how big the term has been for us and our Arts students.  This newsletter is no different!

I am incredibly proud of our students and how they have represented Foxwell and the Arts at the many events and Eisteddfods they have participated in!

Our Creative Voices and Dance Troupe students took to the stage recently at the Starbound Eisteddfod and competed with such passion and commitment.  The Creative Voices students took out second place for their Hamilton performance and the Dance Troupe were awarded second place for their Hip Hop performance.  But more rewarding than any of the accolades, was the way these students represented our college.  Their behaviour and team spirit was exemplary and we couldnt be prouder of them.  Our Creative Voices and Dance Troupe teachers continually blow me away with all that they do for our students.

This week we had our first ever Insturmental Music concert at the college.  It was inspiring to see the growth in these students from the beginning of the year until now as they performed for an audience of family and friends.  We truely are blessed at Foxwell with such wonderful insturmental music teachers! 

Thursday saw our Creative Voices students travel to QPAC to engage in a special opportunity with the creative and technical team behind Moulin Rouge the musical. Students learnt about the many career opportunities in the Performing Arts industry and were also be treated to a sneak peak performance of the musical.  They heard industry experts speak about their journey into the performing arts and were priviliedged to hear Catherine Martin, fourt time Oscar winning production and costume designer speak about her life in the industry. What a great way to round out a busy semester!

Thursday also saw our Music and Sound Production students along with Mrs Cardno visit the local TAFE to experience a day in the life of a TAFE student.  They were able to meet with students and lecturers and engage in the state of the art sound recording and production facilities.  What an incredible day.

Our Art Club students have also been busy in their lunch breaks painting with Mrs Dwyer and producing some beautiful works.

None of these amazing opportunities would be possible without the dedication and commitment of the incredible team of Arts teachers behind our students.  Their work both in and outside of the classroom is nothing short of inspiring.  They really live out the school motto by providing 'A World of Opportunities'.