From the Co-curricular Performing Arts Team

Step Behind the Curtain – Discover Your Future in the Arts

Are you passionate about the performing arts?

Curious about where a love of film, theatre, music, costume design, production design or arts management could take you?

Behind the Curtain is your exclusive opportunity for students in Years 7 to 12 to connect with inspiring Pymble alumni who are forging dynamic careers in the creative industries. Join us for a lively panel discussion, followed by a seated lunch where students will have the chance to engage in meaningful conversations with graduates who have transformed their artistic passions into successful professions. Gain valuable insights, ask burning questions, and be inspired to take the first steps into the world of the performing arts.

In the upcoming newsletters, we will introduce you to the alumni who have been invited to participate in this special event.

Places are limited for this special event – don’t miss your chance to go Behind the Curtain.

See the details below:

Click here to book your place.

Date: Wednesday 11 June, 12.45pm to 2.20pm (lunch and compass)  

Venue: Gillian Moore Centre for Performing Arts foyer

Cost: $10.00 (lunch and drinks)

Meet our second Behind the Curtain Alumni – Safia Arain

Graduating from Pymble in 2016, Safia is an Australian actor who was born in England and grew up in Sydney. Both sets of her grandparents migrated to Australia from Pakistan in the 1970’s. Throughout her schooling at Pymble she was involved in theatre and realised her passion for acting. She went on to graduate from Screenwise’s Diploma of Screen Acting in 2019, and since then has been working in the Australian film and TV industry.

She’s most known for playing ‘Reema’ in all 5 seasons of the Stan Original series Bump.

Most recently, Safia starred in the ABC series House of Gods, playing the daughter of the acclaimed Palestinian actor Kamel El Basha.

Safia is strongly influenced by her heritage, her Muslim faith, and the power of the arts and storytelling to heal and transform. 

And the winner is……

The annual Best of PAC concert brought the Performing Arts community to life with a celebration of student talent, skill and creativity. Held in the PE centre, the showcase was enjoyed by the entire Secondary School. Congratulations to Zarina Nurlanov (Year 12) and Sarah Boland (Year 12) who were awarded first place for their outstanding performance. Second place was awarded to the Year 10 Band: Laranya Nanthakumaran, Isabelle Port, Amrita Marwah, Zoe Manning, Annabel Taylor, andJasmine Chi. Third place was presented to the talented Year 11 group: Joanna Au, Alice Mao, Lily Still, andTina Zhao.

In addition to the performances, the winners of the PAC Art competition were also announced, highlighting the outstanding visual artistry:

• First place: Jacqueline Wang (Year 11)
• Second place: Jocelyn Jiaxuan Ying (Year 11)
• Third place: Annabel Zhao (Year 8)

Congratulations to our winners and to all the students who participated in this annual event.

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