We have had a fantastic start to the year with the CAPA Showcase highlighting all the fantastic talent we have at MMCC.

Those who attended were treated to fantastic music and performances from Year 7 to Year 12, a preview of the 2017 HSC monologues and a mini exhibition of 2016 HSC Visual Arts. Not only did we have a succession of brilliant talent on stage; we were also very lucky to have an amazing backstage team of students and staff without whom we would not have been able to put on such a great event. Special thanks goes to Ms Penson, Ms Giorgiutti, and Ms Bugge’s amazing musical talents and their fantastic class and ensemble performances, Ms Brook’s captivating drama class, Ms Henry’s accomplished dancers and Ms Newton and Ms Kozakiewicz’ artistic eye documenting the evening.

Veronica Samano wins Clancy Prize

Visual Arts was also very excited to have three students represent us in The Clancy Prize. The theme this year was ‘Mercy’ and Amy Toma of Year 12 submitted a striking portrait, Cherlin Fernandez from 2016 submitted a collection of delicate papercuts but the greatest surprise was from Veronica Samano who’s sculpture of a white boat covered in children’s shoes representing the Syrian refugee crisis won the ACU School of Art Award and won the hearts of many. Veronica was also lucky to be featured in the Fairfield Advance, which you can read here.

Sandra Veljanovski, CAPA Coordinator