Performing Arts, Term 4 Week 5 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 friendly reminder that all Performing Arts Co-Curricular Activities finish next week (Week 6).

We also have our upcoming Junior School Drama Club performances to look forward to! Please see the dates and details below:

• 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 this week (Week 5) and final performance will be Service of Lessons and Carols (Monday 16 November, Week 6)
• Senior School Dance Troupe:

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: additional rehearsal this Wednesday 11 November form 2.00-3.30pm. JOTT 1 will also rehearsal this Thursday 12 November from 3.45-4.45pm
• JOTT 2: rehearsal this week will take place on Wednesday 11 November 1.15-1.45pm. No rehearsal on Thursday 12 November
• Senior Concert Band: final rehearsal was last night. This ensemble has now finished for Term 4
• Stage Band 1: final rehearsal was last night. This ensemble has now finished for Term 4
• Stage Band 2: final rehearsal is this Thursday 12 November (Week 5)
• Small Jazz Ensemble: final rehearsal is Wednesday 18 November (Week 6)

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.

2026 Strings Soiree

The 2026 Strings Soiree was a wonderful celebration of the talent and musical achievements of our string students. Held in Wyatt Hall on Tuesday 3 November, the evening featured an engaging program performed by the Junior Strings Stars Ensemble, Junior String Ensemble, Pulteney String Orchestra and a selection of smaller groups.

Students performed with confidence, enthusiasm and pride, showcasing their developing technical skills, musical growth and commitment to rehearsals. The diverse program highlighted the strengths of each ensemble, from our younger musicians to our more experienced performers.

A particular highlight was the outstanding solo performances by Anya Liang on violin and Mary Butcher on cello. Both musicians delivered beautiful performances that had the audience enthralled.

The Soiree provided a wonderful opportunity for students to share their love of music and experience the joy of performing together for the Pulteney community. A special thank you to our dedicated music tutors, Katherine Quirk, Sally McLoughlin, Ricky Lui and Karen De Nardi, for their expertise, encouragement and commitment to nurturing our students’ musical abilities.

Congratulations to all students who performed, and sincere thanks to our Performing Arts staff and families for their continued support. It was a memorable evening celebrating the wonderful achievements of our young musicians and the strength of the Pulteney Performing Arts community.

• 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 this 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.

Uniform Reminder

A friendly reminder to all students regarding uniform expectations, both during the school day and when representing Pulteney at performances and events.

With several significant events approaching, including the Service of Lessons and Carols and Speech Night, we ask all students to take pride in their presentation and ensure their uniform complies with the School’s uniform and presentation guidelines. This includes:

1. All students are to wear the school uniform correctly and adhere to the school dress code
2. Hair is to be conservatively cut and must not fall across the eyes or below the collar
3. Shoulder-length hair must be tied back with ribbons, hair ties, or clips. There should be no extremes of colour or length; hair colour should be natural. Clippered cuts should be no shorter than a No. 2
4. Girls’ dresses and skirts must be no more than 3 cm above or below mid-knee
5. The button-up shirt (long or short sleeve) must be worn tucked into trousers or shorts
6. School shoes must be classic black shoes that are polished and in good repair. Black sneakers are not acceptable with the summer or winter uniform
7. Jewellery is not part of the school uniform and should not be worn to school or any school activity. Earrings may be worn as one small gold, pearl, or silver stud or a gold or silver sleeper in each earlobe. Necklaces may only be worn if of religious significance
8. Make-up, nail polish, and other adornments are not to be worn
9. Facial hair is not permitted, and students should be clean-shaven

Annie Kwok
Acting Head of Performing Arts