The Arts

Co-curricular opportunities for students exist across all disciplines of the Arts and the following information is a guide to what is available. 

Dance  

At St Ursula’s College, dance is a cherished subject, and our state-of-the-art dance rooms are second to none. Under the expert guidance of our Head of Faculty, Ms. Lydia Pickard, our students thrive in an inclusive and creative environment where their talents truly shine. We provide competition teams for both Junior and Senior levels, participating in local eisteddfods and competing interstate for our Senior Troupe.

Junior Dance Troupe – a non-auditioned troupe open to all students in Years 7-9 working with the present Year 12 Dance Captain. This troupe focuses upon expanding students’ enjoyment and knowledge of dance across a variety of genres. Performance opportunities include school, local community and eisteddfods. Rehearsals for the Junior Dance Troupe take place before school, once a week.  

Senior Dance Troupe – An auditioned troupe open to all students in Year 10 - 12. On a musical off-year, the troupe has a contemporary focus with regional, state and national performance opportunities and eisteddfods. For a musical year, this troupe features in the College musical. Rehearsals take place before school throughout the week.  

Drama  

DoTh (Drama on Thursday) is a non-auditioned group where all students in Year 7-12 are welcome to participate in drama activities, games and skill building. This group meets on Thursday afternoons and is a Year 12 Drama Captain initiative. In addition to DoTh, the College also offers the Junior Play (Year 7-10) and Senior Play (Year 10-12). These events typically occur in the musical off-year.  

Media Arts  

Opportunities exist for students in Yeasr 7 - 12 to enter photopgrahs and short films local, state and national competitions and events throughout the year. A.M. Productions (AMP) is a safe space for everyone to enjoy all aspects of film. Led by the Senior Media team, students interested in watching, making, editing, writing, performing, creating and discussing film are invited to participate in A.M. Productions.   

Visual Art  

Extra Art is offered to all students 7-12 regardless of whether they are currently studying Visual Art or not. Students have access to Visual Art teachers and con work on current class projects or own choice of work. Extra Art is typically on Wednesday afternoons. Students can enter art works into local, state and national competitions throughout the year.  

College Play: Junior and Senior

Every two years, the College hosts a play for both Junior and Senior students, with the next performance scheduled for 2025, alternating with our school musicals. The Junior Play is directed by Senior Students under the guidance of our Head of Faculty. These plays provide a wonderful opportunity for students to express themselves on stage in a supportive environment and to showcase their hard work to a broader audience.

College Musical

Every two years, the College presents a musical, with the next one scheduled for 2026. This year, we had a fantastic time showcasing High School Musical at the magnificent Empire Theatre in June. With nearly 130 students involved both on and off stage, it was a magical production brought to life through the collaboration of students and staff.