2019 CAPA Night
Last Thursday our annual CAPA Night was held at the College. It is a wonderfully inclusive event celebrating the vast creative talents of our Dance, Drama, Visual Arts, Music and Photography classes from Years 7-12. It is further complemented by the variety of ensembles we have at our wonderful school - the St Pat's Ensemble (stage band), the College Choir, the junior and senior dance ensembles and the brand new String Ensemble - who had their exciting performance debut.
Thank you to all the dynamically talented students who fearlessly share their light with us every day in class, at rehearsals, on stage and on show in the gallery. Every single girl shone brightly in the spotlight for all to see. Comments from audience members, staff and parents, communicated their joy to see all the new faces and surprising talents illuminated by this wide reaching event. It is heartening to witness creative risks being taken and to see students discovering artistic expression and skills they never thought possible. It is also beautiful to see the palpable encouragement the hundreds of girls involved give to each other in celebration of their collective gifts.
This event is conjured into luminous being by our resident artistic collaborators - the magicians of CAPA (Creative and Performing Arts) - Mr Combes, Miss Randell, Miss Glase, Mr Stevens, Mr Fitzpatrick, Mrs Samyia, Mrs Singles, Miss Roa, Mrs Aguilar and Mr Nash. In addition, thank you to Miss Whitworth who became stage manager for the night.
I am consistently proud to be the team leader of CAPA and I am utterly satisfied art is a beacon of hope and joy in our wonderful little corner of the world.
My best wishes to all our parents, students and staff for a safe and light-filled Christmas. I look forward to more creative adventures in the new year!
Joshua Combes - CAPA Coordinator
