Creative & Performing Arts
St Paul’s College is a community where the creative, unique and individual talents of every student are celebrated, embraced and encouraged.
St Paul’s Catholic College is very proud to offer a range of performance, drama, dance, music and visual arts extra-curricular activities for students to support their development and growth.
ASPIRE
ASPIRE is a diocesan program of excellence for students in the performing arts arena. Students audition in November each year for a place in the vocal ensemble, instrumental ensemble, drama ensemble and dance ensemble. Those who are selected attend weekly rehearsals in Semester 1 to prepare for a showcase in August each year.
The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award
The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award is an extracurricular framework offered at St Paul’s Catholic College to students in Year 9 or above. There are three levels offered – Bronze, Silver, and Gold – with each level demanding an increased level of commitment.
Framework users are required to complete the following sections as part of the award:
Skills Development: A cultural or social activity leading to a deeper knowledge and attainment of a reasonable degree of skill such as learning to drive, cooking or playing a musical instrument.
Physical recreation: Participation in an individual or group physical activity such as netball, soccer or rugby league.
Volunteering: Voluntary unpaid community services, for example ‘Meals on Wheels’ or Surf Life Saving.
Adventurous Journey: Completion of Preliminary Training, a Practice Journey and a self – sufficient Qualifying Journey (a total of 2 overnight trips).
CAAL Showcase
The St Paul’s Catholic College annual art exhibition is a wonderful testament to the talent and skills of both students and teachers at St Paul’s. This is an opportunity for the creativity of students to be celebrated as they exhibit their works in a professional showcase.
There are several prestigious awards for various works and skill levels but regardless of these, it is the inclusivity and community dimensions of the exhibition that are a highlight.
Sport
Sporting pursuits play a fundamental role in producing balanced, well-rounded students. Such pursuits encourage students to appreciate hard work and training, commitment to a team, sportsmanship and dedication to fair play. St Paul’s College has a strong history of sporting excellence.
