From the Co-curricular Performing Arts Team
Head of Co-Curricular Performing Arts – Strategy and Operation
Mr Kurt Schweinberger
2026 Secondary School Musical
We are excited to announce the 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee will be the Secondary School musical for 2026. It follows a group of six quirky middle-school students as they compete in their local spelling bee. Each contestant arrives with their own unique personality, backstory and personal challenges.
The musical is well known for its audience participation, where members are invited onstage each performance to join the competition as extra spellers.
Performance Dates:
- Performance 1 – Thursday 26 February 7.00pm
- Performance 2 – Friday 27 February 7.00pm
- Performance 3 – Saturday 28 February 1.30pm
A rehearsal session will be held on Tuesday 23 September (Term 3, Week 10) to assist students in learning the required audition material. This session will take place in the Music Gallery during lunchtime. Attendance is not compulsory but is highly recommended as it is a way to consolidate the songs and receive audition tips.
Round 1 of audition videos (singing and dance) are due Term 4 Week 1.
Please see the audition information pack on the portal. This contains all the required information.
110th Anniversary Concert – Sydney Opera House
In celebration of the College’s 110th anniversary, we are honoured to present a landmark concert at the Sydney Opera House on Tuesday 18 August 2026. This occasion will bring together the full breadth of our Performing Arts program, showcasing the outstanding achievements of our students in Dance, Drama, Music and Language Arts.
We look forward to sharing this historic celebration with our community in one of the world’s most iconic venues, as we honour our past and look with confidence to the future.
