Parent Teacher InterviewsWell done to the Year 12 Drama students, who have worked hard for the last term to put together their production of The One Day of the Year by Alan Seymour which they performed on Friday to students and families. The students worked beyond the role of the actor with designated roles in lighting, sound, set and props, costume, publicity, and front of the house to realise this drama work. The piece explores controversial topics of the celebrations around Anzac Day and how this recognises the lives lost.
Year 7 Drama and Year 8 Dance Showcase
Well done to our lower school Arts students who performed at our very first Harrisdale Senior High School Year 7 Drama and Year 8 Dance Showcase this evening. Students performed with great energy and enthusiasm presenting their Reader’s Theatre, mime and circus skills and Hip-Hop performances that they have learnt and devised throughout Semester 1.
Congratulations on a spectacular night!
The band is in full swing at Music Camp!
We have been very blessed this morning to have a visit from Dr Paul De Cinque (Chair of Brass and Music Education) and Dr Alan Lourens (Head lecturer of Music) from the UWA Conservatorium of Music. Paul and Alan circulated through our rehearsals, stepping in to lead our wind ensembles, bestowing upon them some of his highly acclaimed knowledge and musical wisdom. Advice from industry specialists of such stature and high calibre is incredibly beneficial for our young musicians and the difference it made to their sound was instantly noticeable.
The South of The Swan Dance Showcase
Last night our talented Year 9-12 Dance students performed at The South of The Swan dance showcase, taking to the stage with confidence and pizazz, entertaining the audience from start to finish! There were a lot of proud parents and carers there to enjoy the moment alongside our dedicated Dance teachers. Well done students, you were amazing!!
Exploring Physical Theatre
Last week, Mrs Spanbroeks Year 10 Drama students welcomed Ben Rogan from Black Swan Theatre into the classroom. On Friday, students participated in exercises exploring Physical Theatre, embodying different elements and characters, bringing scenes to life!
2021 Visual Arts, Fashion Design, and Media Showcase
Harrisdale SHS’s campus stayed alive this evening, hosting the 2021 Visual Arts, Fashion Design, and Media Showcase.
A beautiful array of works were on display, including clay sculptures, paintings, short films, and a live runway of fashion pieces.
The night concluded with a presentation ceremony of the Acquisition Awards, rewarding students across various subject categories, which has been generously funded by Yaz Mubarakai (MLA).
We look forward to sharing more about our student’s works in our upcoming school Newsletter.
Danza!
This afternoon our Year 9 and 10 Dance students has a taste of traditional Spanish dance in their classes today. Harrisdale SHS welcomed a visiting teacher, Farida Rabih from Casa Del Compás School of Spanish Dance, who taught the students a sequence to which they quickly picked up the rhythm for!
Olé! 
Wrapping up Year 8 Dance for 2021
This term our Year 8 Dance students have been putting together a dance piece during class. This week, they performed to their peers. The energy of the crowd was displayed by the support the students showed each other as they cheered during impressive high jumps and flips, showing off some moves they’ve learned this term – a positive way to wrap up Dance for the year!
HSHS’s Saxophone Ensemble visits Harrisdale Primary
We were honoured to be invited to attend Harrisdale Primary School and have a small group perform a couple of pieces in their concert. Our Harrisdale SHS Saxophone Ensemble had a fantastic time on stage, and we really enjoyed watching the young, upcoming musical stars perform their pieces. We look forward to having many of you join us as Harrisdale SHS Music students in the coming years!
Upcoming Visual Arts, Fashion Design and Media Showcase.
After the two awesome Performing Arts, Dance and Music showcases last week, things have been full steam ahead within The Arts department in preparation for the upcoming Visual Arts, Fashion Design and Media Showcase. This is the final showcase for the Arts Department, we look forward to exhibiting the artworks, fashion items and Media creations by our very talented students right across Year 7 through to Year 11. Hope to see you there for what is going to be a fun-packed evening!
