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Concert Band
The Concert Band is a Diocesan ensemble for students in Years 5 – 12. Students must know how to read traditional music notation. The concert band will be playing a variety of repertoire and perform at a variety of events including Vivace, the diocesan instrumental showcase.
What's Your Story? Secondary Scriptwriters Day
Join Aspire for a day of thought provoking presentations from professional writers focusing on story, character and getting started on your scripts. Monday February 23rd, 9am-3pm at Catholic Schools Maitland-Newcastle
841 Hunter St, Newcastle West.
Song Competition 2026
Aspire 2026 deals with a student who has lost their memory and is struggling to get their brain to switch back on. With this in mind, the starting points for each age group this year are memory, the brain and redemption.
Scriptwriting Competition 2026
Aspire’s annual secondary scriptwriting competition invites interested creatives to get writing and share their stories. There is no theme, and students can write about whatever they are interested in. Scripts must be PG rated and be between five and eight minutes in length, with a maximum of 6 performers.
Create Choreographic
Create Choreographic Project offers Stage 2 and 3 students the opportunity to participate in an intensive contemporary dance and collaborative choreographic program. Students will be provided with a dance and performance art experience that is inclusive, non-competitive, creative and collaborative, and that reflects the working processes of the professional industry.
Voiceworx
The diocesan vocal program VoiceWorx is open to any diocesan student who wants to join a vocal group. Students will perform at Celebrate! (Civic Theatre and City Hall) the diocesan vocal showcase.
Vocal Groups: Central/Norths (Primary), Lakes- (Primary), Lower Hunter- (Primary), Manning- (Year 7, Year 8 and Primary) and Secondary.
Junior Theatre Makers
Junior Theatre Makers is a drama workshop and performance program designed for years 5 – 8. Students participate in a weekly drama workshop program that looks at developing skills in drama and performance as they create an original piece for inclusion in a performance showcase at the end of Term 3.
Want to work backstage?
The Aspire Team can offer opportunities for interested students who are looking for work experience. Experience will include either working backstage or providing administrative services for one of our current programs. Students will be supervised by the Aspire Production Manager and will receive set tasks that include working backstage, working front of house and as an usher, and completing tasks for business and administration services. For VET Entertainment Students, Aspire is also able to provide Work Placement opportunities through our additional projects and events for students completing their mandatory work placement hours. Students will be supervised by the Aspire Production Manager and will be provided with set tasks that include working backstage, working front of house and as an usher, and completing tasks relating to business and administration services.
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