Mrs Margaret Glynn with 2016 St Patrick's Choir

Our focus for the night was to provide our girls the opportunity to take creative risks and be brave with their artistic endeavours. They had the opportunity to display their collective love for the Arts at our College. The enjoyment and camaraderie was palpable backstage and many of our students stood beside their Visual Arts works with pride, discussing their concepts. I am sure this event created memories and will keep the artist within alight for years to come. I am grateful for the work of the CAPA team: Miss Louise Glase, Mrs Tarna Tannous, Miss Tahlia Cupillari, Mrs Margaret Glynn, Mrs Elizabeth Samyia and Mr Julian Nash (honorary member of the team for his help with lighting and sound). Their group artistry in the classroom and behind the scenes makes a complex endeavour appear like effortless magic.

Mrs Margaret Glynn is, sadly, exiting the St Patrick's Performing Arts stage, as a teacher, this year. She has had a rich history with the College as a student, a music educator and a Coordinator. Mrs Glynn will be remembered by staff and students for her compassion, commitment, creativity and her ability to weave and sew harmony both on and off the stage. On a personal note, I value the generosity and grace with which she accepted me into the fold as the new Creative and Performing Arts Coordinator this year. Her wisdom and gentle guidance through each Performing Arts event has been a masterclass in humility, professionalism and openness. I remember first hearing her choir sing together at the Opening School Mass. I had goose bumps! It was as though angels had descended to bless the occasion. I remember thinking to myself, "what a lucky man you are, to have the opportunity to work with such talent." I have only known Mrs Glynn a year but she has left an indelible and treasured mark on me. I can only imagine what is like for the colleagues and students who have been with her for years. On behalf of the CAPA team, we wish you a happy, restful and truly creative retirement. We look forward to you being our trained voice cheer squad at CAPA events of the future.