To celebrate the creative and artistic talents of students, Byron Bay High School is holding its annual Winter Arts Festival (WAF) showcase evening this week.
The evening will begin in the Performing Arts Centre with a performance of the Year 10 self-devised play, A Friend Indeed. The play, although developed for Year 6 audiences, is relevant to all ages and explores themes of friendship, loyalty and how to make the right decisions.
A pop-up exhibition of student artwork across all years will be on display in the office block, featuring colourful, vibrant paintings, prints and sculpture as well as examples of student projects from Year 10 Woodwork and Metalwork courses.
A feast of treats
From 5pm Year 12 students will offer a feast of savoury and sweet treats including hot soup, sushi, sausage sandwiches, cakes, coffee, tea and hot chocolate with marshmallows for purchase.
At 6pm the showcase begins in the John Collins Auditorium, featuring student bands, vocalists, short films and theatrical vignettes, as well as the 100 student-strong, massed Year 7 choir.
Warming up the students
Luca Grieg, a Year 12 student, SRC representative and our in-house master of event management, has been ‘warming up’ the students in preparation for the WAF.
Working closely with the students studying Entertainment, Luca and CAPA teachers have organised numerous lunchtime concerts including ‘Splendour in the Quadrangle’ at the Cross Country and ‘Beats and Treats’ at the Athletics carnival.
Collaborating with the SRC on Harmony Day, teachers and students at Byron Bay High School also raised close to $700 for the Byron Youth Service.
Everyone is invited to come along and celebrate the creative, musical and artistic talents of Byron Bay High School students in a night filled with theatre, music, art and song.
The event starts at 4.30pm on Thursday. Tickets are $5 per person and can be purchased on the night with cash or eftpos.
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