Performing Arts, Term 4 Week 4 2026

Save The Date : Term 4

Co-Curricular Updates

A reminder to please ensure you’re logging your child’s absence for Performing Arts Co-Curricular activities via the Pulteney App. Please follow the below instructions:

• Select Co-Curricular Tile
• Select Log co-curricular absence

Junior School

A reminder of the upcoming Drama Club performances:

• Junior Year 5/6 Drama Club – Tuesday 10 November (Week 5) in the Chapel
• Junior Year 3/4 Drama Club – Wednesday 18 November (Week 6) in the Chapel

Middle & Senior School

Middle & Senior School Performing Arts co-curricular activities will run until Week 6. Some groups may also continue until Week 8. Students involved in these groups will be notified by their Director.

Please see additional ensemble information below:

• Grammarphones & Senior Concert Choir: Final rehearsals will take place in Week 5 and final performance will be Service of Lessons and Carols (Monday 16 November, Week 6)
• Senior School Dance Troupe:

Week 4 – Regular Class
Week 5 – CANCELLED (2027 musical dance auditions)
Week 6 – Guest Workshop Class
Week 7 – Speech Night rehearsal – (MJ Tappers only)
Week 8 – CANCELLED

• JOTT 1: rehearsal this Thursday 5 November is extended to 5.15pm finish time
• JOTT 2: rehearsal next week (week 5) has been moved to Wednesday 11 November 1.15-1.45pm
• JOTT 1: rehearsal next week (week 5) is cancelled. We will notify students if it is rescheduled

Senior Concert Choir and JOTT Auditions: Will be held in Week 6, 7 and 8 this term. Auditions will likely be held during choral rehearsal times (TBC). Further information will be distributed to students in coming weeks.

Instrumental Soirée (Piano) – A Celebration of Musical Learning

On Tuesday 27 October, students from Reception through to Middle School came together in the beautiful setting of the Chapel for our Instrumental Soirée (Piano).

The soirée provided a wonderful opportunity for students to showcase their musical progress and learning, while gaining valuable performance experience in front of family and friends. It was lovely to see students of varying ages and abilities sharing their developing skills, confidence and love of music.

Performing in front of an audience is an important part of a student’s musical journey, allowing them to celebrate their achievements and develop confidence as young musicians.

A special thank you to our piano tutors, Meredith Wilson, Grace Joyce, Tom Cole and Levi Kalmar, for their dedication, hard work and expertise in preparing our students for this special occasion. We are grateful for the care and encouragement they provide to support each student’s musical development.

Congratulations to all of our wonderful performers on a lovely afternoon of music!

• Michelle McGill, Assistant Head of Performing Arts – Junior

Year 9 City Week – Week 6

Please note that any Year 9 students in the following ensembles will be required for the Service of Lessons and Carols technical rehearsal on Monday 16 November, which is also the first day of City Week:

• Grammarphones Choir
• Senior Concert Choir
• JOTT 1
• JOTT 2
• Senior Handbell Ensemble

Ms Connelly is aware of this, and we ask these students to please make arrangements with their City Week groups.

Friends of Performing Arts AGM

We welcome all current and new members to this event on Thursday 12 November from 5.30-7.30pm in the War Memorial Room, Allan Wheaton House. Even if you do not want to be a member but want to make yourself available for tasks throughout the year, please come along and see what we’re all about. We hope to see the whole committee present. For nomination of positions please see the details below.

All Management Committee positions, and Office Members positions will be open for 2027. If you are interested in becoming a member (Management Committee or Office Bearer) please contact Donna Longden dlongden@bigpond.com prior to seven (7) days of the AGM meeting for a nomination form. 

Please note, to be eligible for election to office, nominations must be signed by the nominee and seconded by a member of Friends of Performing Arts Committee and be submitted seven (7) days prior to the scheduled meeting via e-mail or handed in person to Ms Laura Brougham, Performing Arts Administrator or Ms Kwok, Acting Head of Performing Arts. If you need assistance, please do not hesitate to speak with Eliza Pontifex or Donna Longden.

Full Circle Theatre Co. – “Catch Me If You Can”

Don’t miss your chance to see Full Circle Theatre Co.’s inaugural production of Catch Me If You Can! Featuring Addi Schwartz and Madi Schubert (Pulteney Old Scholars and current Dance Tutors) and Patrick Longden (current School Captain).

Don’t miss out on seeing this wonderful production in full flight!! Tickets come in First Class, Business Class, and Economy — something for every budget with all the quality of a professional show but half the price of a big touring production.

You can expect a full onstage band, sweeping big-band orchestrations, and a story that’s equal parts high-stakes chase and coming-of-age tale — brought to life by a cast and creative team of exceptional South Australian talent. This is a fabulous musical comedy with incredible music inspired by The Rat Pack and written by the same team who wrote Hairspray!

Tickets are ON SALE NOW!
https://events.humanitix.com/www-fullcircletheatre-com-au-catch-me-if-you-can

Annie Kwok
Acting Head of Performing Arts