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PERFORMING ARTS

Opportunities are provided for students to become skilled in, and to express their ideas through the Performing Arts co- curriculum with participation in performance activities such as College Presentation Night, the Rock Eisteddfod Challenge, school productions or drama nights. Each of these events, present the students with a live audience and an opportunity to develop the sense of team work and their self-esteem and self-worth. The performing programs are key elements of the College’s rich educational program and students are encouraged to explore their individual creative and artistic talents through participating in extensive dance and drama programs.

Students have the opportunity to participate in the following events:

  • College Musical (Years 7 – 12)
  • Rock Eisteddfod – Senior

MUSIC

The College provides an extensive Music Program from Prep to Year 12, with expert practical tuition provided for a wide range of instruments. Students can participate in choirs and music ensembles and learn music theory and composition.

Students have the opportunity to participate in a wide range of instrumental groups:

  • Symphonic Band
  • Senior Guitar Ensemble
  • String Orchestra
  • Senior Choir – Tongue and Groove
  • Flute Ensemble
  • Highly Strung
  • Trio Vivo

DEBATING AND PUBLIC SPEAKING

Debating is one of the exciting and popular co-curricular activities offered at Overnewton. Debating encourages the students to work co-operatively in teams. It develops their public speaking skills and challenges them to think quickly and respond to arguments. The ability to construct and defend an argument, support their opinion with evidence and express themselves with clarity and conviction is a necessary and vital skill.

Students can be involved in the following activities:

  • Senior School House Debating
  • Debaters Association of Victoria (DAV) Years 7 - 12

Students in the different year levels are able to enter a variety of public speaking competitions. Each has a different criteria with many requiring contestants to perform an impromptu, as well as a prepared speech. Overnewton has enjoyed success in many of these competitions. They include: 

  • VCAA Plain English public speaking
  • United Nations Youth Association (UNYA) Thant Trophy and Conference
  • YMCA Youth Parliament
  • UN Regional Youth Summit
  • ACS Public Speaking

 

 

(Last update January 20, 2011)