Spotlight on the Arts

Season 14 of Spotlight on the Arts: focusing on Sydney Catholic Schools HSC Creative and Performing Arts Showcase.

In this episode we hear Sydney Catholic Schools HSC Drama students:

INDIVIDUAL PROJECT | Performance
Good Samaritan College Hinchinbrook - Chantel
Marist Sisters’ College Woolwich - Elsie

INDIVIDUAL PROJECT | Video Drama
St Mary's Cathedral College Sydney - Joel

GROU...

Season 14 of Spotlight on the Arts: focusing on Sydney Catholic Schools HSC Creative and Performing Arts Showcase.

In this episode we hear Sydney Catholic Schools HSC Dance students from: 

Marist Sisters’ College Woolwich - Isabella
Bethany College Hurstville  - Angel, Celina, Olivia
ViVA Dance program: Southern Cross College Burwood

• Clancy College West Hoxton - Brandon
• Good Samaritan College Hinchinbroo...

Season 14 of Spotlight on the Arts: focusing on Sydney Catholic Schools HSC Creative and Performing Arts Showcase.

In this season, we explore the impact of an Arts Education on the 2024 candidates and how following their passion; building their skillset and finding focus and discipline in the process, led to their HSC success. 

These young artists were selected to perform in the HSC Live or Digital Showcase as exemplary performers no...

The final episode  of Season 13 features Music teacher Matthew Smith and students from Marist College, Penshurst, the host venue for the Rock Band event.

Listen to how the Eisteddfod has been the springboard and gateway to a broader rock music scene, sprouting entries into JJJ Unearthed competition and connecting school communities.

Student introduction recorded live at the event
James Wood , Dante Zamora

Musical Introdu...

Episode 5 welcomes Emma Hughes from Marist Sisters Woolwich. Marist Sisters has several entries in the 2024 Eisteddfod including instrumental ensembles which was hosted at Marist College Eastwood over 2 days of competition.

Emma is a passionate and innovative Performing Arts Coordinator at Marist Sisters College. Her subject specialty is Drama and Music.

Student introduction recorded live at the event
Stacey Burgess - H...

Episode 4 welcomes Romina Zapulla.  Romina is the Creative and Performing Arts Coordinator at Domremy College Five Dock. 
Domremy is the host venue for the Sydney Catholic Schools Eisteddfod - Vocal Ensembles. The College has entered every category in this years' eisteddfod and of course is looking forward to the vocal ensemble section.

Romina has been teaching for 14 years and is passionate about accessibility to an a...

Episode 3 of Spotlight on the Arts, introduces Juliann Weeks CAPA Teacher and passionate Arts Educator. Juliann is an experienced Dance, Drama, Visual Arts and Music teacher with a career spanning over 40 years and has mentored literally hundreds of students. She is a part of a wonderful staff who value the importance of the Arts.

St Christopher's Holsworthy entered 5 drama ensembles as well as dance and instrumental ...

Episode 2 welcomes Miriam Innes from Mount St Joseph’s (MSJ) College Milperra. 
MSJ is the host venue for the Sydney Catholic Schools Dance Eisteddfod. The College has submitted over 35 entries in this years Eisteddfod, and 12 Dance entries.

Miriam is a Dance, Drama and Visual Arts teacher at Mount St Joseph College and has been teaching  there for 20 years, she loves to see young students embracing the creative arts. Miriam has...

St Charles Primary were the 2022 and 2023 Overall Winner of the Sydney Catholic Schools Eisteddfod and registered 34 entries in multiple categories in 2024.

In this episode CAPA teacher Vincent Femia shares how the Performing Arts is embedded into the culture of the school and the benefits the SCS Eisteddfod provides.


Hosted by Henrietta Stathopoulos
Graphic design Soiseng Pine
Podcast technical edit ...

Episode 6  welcomes Veronica Lattouf, a 14-year-old art student at Our Lady of Mercy Burraneer. 

She has been passionate about art since age three. Veronica began by creating pictures and birthday cards, later transitioning to cartooning and Anime art. A year ago, she embraced realism, enjoying the challenge of hyper-realistic art.

Ciara Gabriele is a passionate and innovative Instructional Leader of Creative & Performi...

Episode 5 welcomes Skye Swaysland and Byron Hurst.

Skye, a talented student embarking on her HSC journey at St Aloysius College Cronulla. With dreams of pursuing a career in art and design, Skye's interests span the realms of art, music, and beach outings with friends. She thrives on challenges, and the Portrait Prize has inspired her artistic endeavours. 

Byron is Leader of Learning, Creative and Performing ...

Episode 4 welcomes Leya Rafferty and Tory Brustolin.  

Leya is a Year 10 student at Marist Catholic College Penshurst. She's a versatile talent with a love for Visual Arts, excelling in drawing, multimedia, watercolour, and impressionist painting. Beyond the canvas, Leya is a dedicated participant in taekwondo, cooking, yoga, and swimming, where she has earned several awards. 

Tory is a Visual Arts and R...

Episode 3 welcomes Sonia Zang and Maree Boulis.
Sonia was the SCS Portrait Prize 5 - 8 Category Winner in 2023.

Sonia is a Year 4 student at St Patrick's Mortlake. She is both studious and creative, thriving on challenges in both her studies and artwork. Outside of school, Sonia enjoys playing the violin and reading whenever she can.

Maree is a teacher at St Patrick’s and Maree Boulis is the Creative and...

Episode 2 of the Portrait Prize Podcast introduces Keanna Chong and Tom Walters from St Fiacre’s Leichhardt. 

Keanna is in Year 3 at St Fiacre’s Catholic Primary School in Leichhardt. Keanna's favourite school subjects include Writing and Maths, and she adores Art. Keanna enjoys reading, drawing, dancing, and travelling in Japan with her family.

Tom Walters is the current Assistant Principal at St Fiacre’s Catholic Primary Schoo...

In episode 1, we welcome Nate Sinkovic and Rosemary Wehbe from Marcellin College Randwick. Nate was the 2023 Winner of the 13 - 15 category in the Sydney Catholic Schools and a finalist in the Young Archie Competition.

Nate is an all rounder student and has a love of drawing and a passion for sharing his highly creative work.

Rosemary Wehbe is a leader of learning, Visual Arts and Photography and has been teaching at the College for ...

Episode 6 - Achieving Success in the HSC and Beyond

In this season we explore the importance of the Arts not just in education but for life. It allows us to thrive and connect, making sense of the world around us.

In this episode we chat with Arts Educators from Sydney Catholic Schools and hear their insight on how to excel in the arts subjects. 

Featuring the following experienced Arts Educators
Byro...

In this season we explore the importance of the Arts not just in education but for life. It allows us to thrive and connect, making sense of the world around us.

In this episode we chat with Stage 6 Visual Arts Students from De La Salle Catholic College, Cronulla who take us on a deep dive into the intricacies of a Visual Arts education.

Featuring students from De la Salle College, Cronulla

Hosted by Jordan Vassallo and Brad...

In this season we explore the importance of the Arts not just in education but for life. It allows us to thrive and connect, making sense of the world around us.

In this episode we chat with Stage 6 Music Students from Sydney Catholic Schools who take us on a deep dive into the intricacies of a music education sharing valuable insights that are game changers to HSC preparation.

Featuring students from:
Southern Cross Ca...

In this season we explore the importance of the Arts not just in education but for life. It allows us to thrive and connect, making sense of the world around us.

In this episode we chat with Stage 6 Drama Students from Sydney Catholic Schools who put us on the VIP List and give us backstage pass to the process and preparation for HSC performance

Featuring students from:
Aquinas Catholic College, Menai
St Patrick&apo...