Music at Newhaven College – Term 2 Wrap Up
Term 2 has been a vibrant and rewarding time for Music at Newhaven College, with students showcasing their talent and commitment across a range of exciting events. A highlight was the SEISA Music Festival, where our students collaborated with peers from the SEISA network, culminating in an uplifting massed performance for orchestra, choir and big band. The VCE Soirée and VET Music Performances provided a platform for our senior students to perform polished musical works in preparation for their performance exams next semester, demonstrating the breadth of talent in our music programs.
We also celebrated our solo musicians at the Winter Soirée, which featured soloists and small ensembles from Years 1 through to Year 12, and wonderful assembly performances, which brought energy and hopefully a little inspiration to the school community.
Did you know we have nearly 200 students who participate in our Individual Music Tuition Program, taking weekly induvial or small group lessons? To find out more and to register, follow this link:
Looking ahead to Semester 2, we are thrilled to announce the Urban Music Camp in Melbourne, open to all members of our MusicPlus ensembles and vocal groups. As part of the camp, students are offered the opportunity to attend 'In The Heights' the hit musical from Lin Manual at the Comedy Theatre. This exciting experience will be key preparation for our Spring Concert, to be held at the Wonthaggi Union Theatre later in the term.
We’re also proud to be entering our Newhaven College Choir and Big Band in the Victorian Schools Music Festival (VSMF) in Term 3, offering students the chance to perform on a professional stage and receive valuable feedback from industry professionals.
Any student interested in joining an ensemble or vocal group is warmly invited to get involved—this is your ticket to the Urban Music Camp and many more performance opportunities!
A huge thank you to all students who have participated in MusicPlus and choir activities this semester, and to the families and friends who have supported our events. We look forward to welcoming new faces and continuing our musical journey in Semester 2. Stay tuned for more exciting music events to come!
Upcoming Events Semester 2
Monday 4 August: Victorian School’s Music Festival (VSMF) Choir – Box Hill Salvation Army
Friday 22 - Monday 25 August: Urban Music Camp
Monday 8 September: Annual Spring Concert – Wonthaggi Union Theatre
Thursday 11 September: VET Music Performance Night - Newhaven College Black Box Theatre
Monday 15 September: VCE Unit 4 Soiree – Newhaven College Black Box Theatre
Monday 13 October: Annual Bands Night - The Westernport Hotel
Monday 17 November: Spring Soiree – Newhaven College Rehearsal Hall
November - December: AMEB Exams (Dates TBC)
Matthew Goss
Director of Music
Winter soiree
On Monday 16 June, the Performing Arts Wing (PAW) came alive with music.
Our music students shared their talents with friends and family. Band Instruments & Voice students performed in the Black Box, Piano & Voice students performed in the Rehearsal Hall and our Orchestral Instrument students enjoyed the open foyer location to share their skills.
Congratulations to all the students who performed, our Music Captains, Archie Robson, Cecily de Gooyer and Charlee Pedersen, who introduced each act. Our wonderful music staff accompanied and supported our students throughout.
Thank you to Sam from Yewafilms for assisting with the photography on the night.
VET Music Performances
There was no shortage of smiles on stage or in the audience this week as our VCE VET musicians treated us to a series of top-level performances at three separate events – 1st Year lunchtime performances on Monday and Wednesday and a 2nd Year event on Tuesday night. With the Black Box theatre looking its best, thanks to an upgraded lighting design by COG Audio, our students stole the show, with accomplished performances that brought together students from Years 9 to 12 and showcased months of planning, teamwork, rehearsal, musicality, creativity and such diversity of their own unique personalities and musical interests.
We’re so proud of you all! If you haven’t come to one of our VCE or VET performance nights this year, you should make it a priority – our students truly are inspiring.
Rob Turton
VET Music Teacher
2nd Year VET Performance
On Tuesday night, parents and friends were entertained by our VET 2nd Year students. Performers included:
Aoife O’Connell - with Finn Farley, Aisha Glass, Nissa Campbell-Walker and Cecily de Gooyer
Why Goats Why? - Indigo Aurora, Aisha Glass, Archie Robson, Gabe di Falco and Noah Thompson
Coastline -Tilly Russell, Eddy Kratz, Campbell Duncan, Dave Prideaux and Matthew Goss
Foil – Felix Fothergill, Finn McLean, Meyanna Christensen, Elleah Rodgers and Georgia Sanders
if and when – Eve Oakley, Jemilla Prideaux, Aoife O’Connell, River Henderson, Bede Prideaux, Finn Campbell Walker and David Prideaux
Lunchtime Performances
Monday: Zenith Paradox – Finn Farley, Flynn Dengerink, Holly Martelli and James Cameron
Wednesday: Shae Foster, River Henderson, Elleah Rodgers and Noah Thompson; followed by Elsa Osabutey, Alyssa Rogers and Tom Reich.
Middle School Art
On display in the Collect are some incredible artworks by our Year 6s and 7s. If you're on campus, please take a few minutes to have a look.
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Year 7s have created colourful paintings of imaginary scenes from Willy Wonka's
Chocolate Factory and Felt toys that reflect each child's individual hobbies
and personalities. The students were able to create some whimsical pieces,
which are colourful and fun.
Year 6 designed mandalas on paper first and then transferred these intricate designs onto calico bags which were then painted in watered down acrylics. Emphasis was on line, pattern and repetitive colours.
Rebecca Power and Sian Adnam
Art Teachers
Year 10 Product Design and Technologies, Textiles
This semester, the Year 10 Product Design and Technologies, Textiles students were given a design brief asking them to design and make a sustainable, coordinated pyjama short and top set. The pyjamas needed to be also, fashionable and comfortable for sleeping in and being worn around at home. The design of the T-shirt was to be original in design and be created using one or more fabric decorating techniques researched in class. These included silk screening, embroidery, hand painting, free motion embroidery, appliqué and digital screen printing.
The students also tried to ensure sustainable practices were used in the designing and making of their product as much as possible. They used a 100% cotton T-shirt and 100% cotton printed fabric for the shorts, which were sourced from a local fabric supply shop. The students used the off cuts of fabric to create a designer collection. These products ranged from zippered pouch bags, scrunchies, stuffed toys, small charm toys, a shower cap, a small tote bag, a teddy bear and an apron.
These are now on display in the Main Reception and Specialist Wing foyer.
Fiona Anastasi
Art Teacher
Year 10 Spinning
The Year 10 students have also been learning about the origins of fibre, threads and fabrics. With students spinning on a spinning wheel and using Alpaca fleece kindly donated to the school by Pauline Grotto.
Fiona Anastasi
Art Teacher
Footloose!
Some of Newhaven College's superstar performers are starring in the upcoming Leongatha Lyric Theatre's production of Footloose!
Year 11 student Aoife O'Connell stars as Ariel, with Felix Fothergill playing Willard Hewitt. The show also includes other talented students, Archie Robson, Georgia Courtney, Grace McCrimmon and Holly Martelli.
Performance Dates: 11-26 July at Memorial Hall, Leongatha Book tickets via Trybooking:https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing/1390432
Photo: Leongatha Lyric Theatre