{"id":4378,"date":"2023-10-02T10:59:47","date_gmt":"2023-10-02T00:59:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thebuzz.net.au\/spc-townsville\/?post_type=article&p=4378"},"modified":"2023-10-04T16:32:27","modified_gmt":"2023-10-04T06:32:27","slug":"student-news-6","status":"publish","type":"article","link":"https:\/\/www.thebuzz.net.au\/spc-townsville\/article\/student-news-6\/","title":{"rendered":"STUDENT NEWS"},"content":{"rendered":"

EISTEDDFOD RESULTS<\/strong><\/p>\n

We are thrilled to share the achievements of students in this year’s Townsville Eisteddfod. Our College Choir has done it again, winning the Choral Championship for the third consecutive year! The Choir won first place in the Novelty Chorus, second place in the Folk Singing Chorus, and third place in the Modern Partwork Chorus. They also received the Most Outstanding Choir in a first time Eisteddfod award.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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Our Drama group also had a fantastic time, performing an adapted version of Beware of the Bunyip by Brent Lammas.<\/p>\n

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Our Fierce Troupe performed well in the secondary school dance category.<\/p>\n

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Additionally, some students showcased their individual talents through various performances that deserve recognition:<\/p>\n

Amelia Betcher (Year 10)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Most Outstanding Classical Vocalist, Most Outstanding Musical Theatre Item<\/p>\n

Mikayla Hannay (Year 12)<\/strong><\/p>\n

2nd place 17\/18 Musical Theatre Vocal Solo<\/p>\n

2nd place in 16-18 Modern Pop Vocal Solo<\/p>\n

Emma Watts (Year 12)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Highly Commended for Age 16-18 Self-Accompanied Vocal Solo<\/p>\n

2nd Place for Age 18 and Under Instrumental Solo.<\/p>\n

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Congratulations to everyone who competed in the various categories.\u00a0<\/p>\n

A Night of Learning and Fun at “Measure for Measure”<\/strong><\/p>\n

Drama students had the fantastic opportunity to experience Shakespeare’s \u201cMeasure for Measure\u201d, thanks to the partnership between St Patrick\u2019s College Townsville and TheatreiNQ.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Under the guidance of Terri Brabon, TheatreiNQ brought to life the lesser-performed Shakespearean play, drawing from the vibrant and roaring 1920s Jazz Age. TheatreiNQ succeeded in modernising this tale without losing the classic essence, showcasing a world of power struggles and moral dilemmas relevant to today\u2019s times.<\/p>\n

The performance took place in Queens Gardens, with the art deco set design being a standout element, mirroring the grandeur of the 1920s era. The backdrop provided the perfect stage for the ensemble cast to bring to life the nuanced characters of the play, each showcasing a spectrum of emotions that ranged from the grim realities of power abuse to light-hearted moments of comedy. It was not just the acting that caught our eye; the exciting and innovative use of a large central screen to display silent movie segments added a unique dimension to the storytelling, enhancing the visual narrative and drawing us deeper into the plot.<\/p>\n

This excursion was not just an evening of entertainment but a learning opportunity that exhibited the rich potential of theatrical arts in Townsville. It was an eye-opener to the depth of narratives that can be brought to life through innovative direction and a fresh take on classic tales. We commend TheatreiNQ and all the performers for presenting such a wonderful and vivid interpretation of Shakespeare\u2019s work. It was indeed a night of enjoyment and learning, nurturing the dreams and imaginations of our future leaders in the realm of artistry and creativity.<\/p>\n

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Jo Butler<\/h3>\n

HEAD OF DEPARTMENT – DRAMATIC ARTS, DANCE & PERFORMANCE<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

EISTEDDFOD RESULTS We are thrilled to share the achievements of students in this year’s Townsville Eisteddfod. Our College Choir has done it again, winning the Choral Championship for the third consecutive year! The Choir won first place in the Novelty Chorus, second place in the Folk Singing Chorus, and third place in the Modern Partwork […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":4382,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","article_category":[],"article_tag":[],"class_list":["post-4378","article","type-article","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.thebuzz.net.au\/spc-townsville\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/article\/4378","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.thebuzz.net.au\/spc-townsville\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/article"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.thebuzz.net.au\/spc-townsville\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/article"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.thebuzz.net.au\/spc-townsville\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=4378"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.thebuzz.net.au\/spc-townsville\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/4382"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.thebuzz.net.au\/spc-townsville\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=4378"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"article_category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.thebuzz.net.au\/spc-townsville\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/article_category?post=4378"},{"taxonomy":"article_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.thebuzz.net.au\/spc-townsville\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/article_tag?post=4378"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}