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Performing Arts at Lourdes Hill College encompasses a diverse range of disciplines including Dance, Drama and Music that blend creativity, skill and expression to create memorable experiences designed to captivate and engage our students.
Performance Arts Groups
Dance at Lourdes Hill College is an inclusive program that caters to all levels of experience and skill, providing students with opportunities to explore Jazz, Contemporary, Lyrical, and Show routines. Through rehearsals, performances, and competitions, students develop confidence, creativity, and a strong sense of community.
Students are encouraged to take ownership of their learning by choreographing their own routines and performing at Eisteddfods, College functions, and community events. A highlight of the dance calendar is The Spirit of Dance (Dance Night), where students showcase their talents to the LHC community and beyond. Dance troupes rehearse weekly and provide students with a supportive and engaging environment to express themselves through movement.
Performance Arts Groups
Students will develop foundational and advanced performance skills through lessons, ensembles, and groups, fostering critical analysis, creative thinking, and confidence in the Performing Arts. They will explore voice and movement in a fun and engaging environment through improvisation, games, short scenes, and one-act plays, while also refining their ability to communicate and express ideas effectively.
Students will have the opportunity to showcase their talents in key performances throughout the year, including the Drama Soiree, Eisteddfods, and other College events, culminating in two major performances in Term 3 and Term 4.
Performance Arts Groups
Instrumental Music ensembles aim to establish an advanced level of performance for Senior ensembles and continue to foster confidence, enjoyment and commitment for Junior ensembles to ensure they achieve their goals set in partnership with conductors.
Our Instrumental Music Program caters for all skill levels of students. Within each of the areas of strings, band and vocal, there are two levels of ensembles. For example: Symphonic Band (advanced) Kelly Band (intermediate/beginner). We also offer extension ensembles such as clarinet and flute ensembles. All ensembles have many performance opportunities throughout the year.
We also offer Private Music Tuition for students to further develop and extend their skills. Students are involved in informal performance recitals for Parents & Caregivers which are organised by Music Tutors.
Lourdes Hill College participates in the Queensland Catholic Colleges Music Festival (QCMF) as well as other extension opportunities such as the State Honours Ensemble Program (SHEP) and Australian Honours Ensemble Program (AHEP).
Practical Arts at Lourdes Hill College combines utility with a creative edge, empowering students with tangible skills that extend beyond the classroom for everyday use and appreciation.
Practical Arts Groups
Co-Curricular Debating is offered to all students in Years 7-12 to participate in the annual Queensland Debating Union competition.
Debating skillfully develops a collaborative work ethic and advocacy expertise to build foundational skills for students to carry during school and later in life. Debaters are placed in teams of 4-5 in a round-robin competition where they will prepare, research and declare their cases against an opposing team.
All teams will be given a coach to assist on their debating journey, who are highly skilled, ex-competitor Debaters.
Debating is passionately driven to ensure all students have the opportunity to expand their advocacy toolkit and develop long-term friendships.
Practical Arts Groups
Studio Art is an opportunity to work across conventional and non-conventional media areas under the direction of practicing artists and educators. The courses available are aimed at nurturing students’ passion for Visual Arts and extending their skill set in small class groups. Courses change each Term.
Students who participate in Studio Art courses will have the opportunity to exhibit their work for the College community later in the year.
Students will be invited to enter competitions such as the College Spirituality in Art Prize, QIEU Art Prize and the Brisbane Portrait Prize (youth).
Practical Arts Groups
Every student learns the principles and skills of Digital Technologies in their Global STARS Project lessons in Years 7-9.
Students with a particular interest in Digital Technologies can extend their knowledge by joining the Co-curricular Stellar Tech Club with a focus on extension activities and competitions.
Stella Tech gives students the opportunity to explore contemporary technology and work in teams on innovative projects. Students will investigate the potential of Robotics, Coding, Media, 3D Printing and Design and experience Virtual Reality.
