Art & Culture

Academic 

​At St John Fisher College, students in Years 7 and 8 undertake trimester rotations in Drama, Visual Art and Music. 

In Years 9 - 12, Queensland Curriculum and Assessment (QCAA) courses are conducted in Drama, Visual Art, Music and *Visual Art in Practice (*Year 11 & 12 only).  

Instrumental music 

Our Instrumental Music Program offers students in Year 7 to 12 a rich and diverse musical education. 

The program includes a full range of instruments, including strings, woodwind, brass, voice, guitar, piano and percussion. 

Students receive personalised instruction from experienced tutors, participate in ensembles, and perform in various school and community events. 

Stude​nts are also invited to join our instrumental groups, which include: 
  • Concert Band 
  • Jazz Band 
  • Rock Bands 
  • Percussion Ensemble 
  • String Ensemble 
  • Guitar Ensemble 
  • ​Choir 
  • Drum Corp 

​Performing 

The College offers a diverse range of cultural co-curricular activities that encourage student participation and creative expression. 

Our co-curricular activities include: 
  • Harmony Week 
  • Dance Troupe 
  • Theatre Sports 
  • Bi-annual Musical Productions 
  • Art Club 
  • Student-led Cultural dance groups (African, Umbarra, Polynesian and Punjabi dance groups)  
​Students regularly showcase their talents at College events and within the wider community, including Open Day, assemblies, The Sister Act talent quest, local festivals, eisteddfods and the Queensland Catholic Schools Music Festival. 

Illuminaré 

​Illuminaré is the cultural highlight of the St John Fisher College calendar. 

The event, which is held in Term 4, is a celebration of the Arts and provides the opportunity for the whole school to participate. 

Showcasing an array of College talent through performances of music, dance and drama and a display of student artwork. 

The event provides an opportunity for parents and the wider community to celebrate student achievement and creativity.  

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