Co-curricular & Extra-curricular
Instrumental Music
All students who wish to be involved in the instrumental program are given the opportunity to join. Our only limitation is the number of instruments that we have available to students for hire. The Selmer test and classroom music results are used to determine the aural awareness of students wishing to be involved in the instrumental program and this assists in choosing students who receive a college instrument for hire. All students who have their own instrument may learn in our program. It is expected that students of this program must attend all lessons, rehearsals and performances.
Instrumental Music is built on a comprehensive combination of learning styles and experiences. Our Instrumental Music Specialists Mrs Donna Jones djone313@eq.edu.au (mailto:djone313@eq.edu.au) Strings Teacher Years 3-12 and Mrs Shannon Druery sdrue9@eq.edu.au (mailto:sdrue9@eq.edu.au) Multi-Instrumental (Brass, Woodwind, Percussion) Years 4-12 deliver inclusive lessons for students to develop increasing confidence and musical sensitivity.
The aim of the Instrumental Music Program at Woodcrest State College is to:
- provide an opportunity for the musical development of students through instrumental instruction, provide ensemble experience for these students so they can develop performance skills,
- encourage the enjoyment of personal achievement through performances and learning a musical instrument,
- develop students' team building skills, develop an appreciation for music, and have fun!
Costs:
- $60 music levy per year.
- $50 first year, instrument hire fee (if using a school instrument).
- $50 percussion fee.
Students will also need to purchase a tutor book and some consumables.
If you are interested in the Instrumental Music program please email the Instrumental Music Co- ordinator, Annabel Taylor, at arts@woodcrestsc.eq.edu.au.
Creative Generation
Creative Generation – State Schools Onstage (CGEN) is Queensland's largest annual youth performing arts program, providing students with exposure to the industry as young artists through auditions, workshops, professional coaching and rehearsals opportunities from February to July, culminating in four spectacular performances in Term 3, at Brisbane Convention Centre.
CGEN is an inclusive arts program encouraging and providing students of all year levels and abilities the chance to perform in a safe and respectful environment.
Woodcrest State College invites Year 3 to 12 students to nominate for Vocal, Dance, Drama and Instrumental Categories; Year 10 to 12 students to nominate for Production (Student Stage Crew, Student Event Crew and Media Crew).
If your child is wishing to nominate for specialised areas or you would like to know more information please email Creative Generation Co-ordinator Sharee Muller at smull197@eq.edu.au
Crews and Clubs
Art Club
Following on from the success of WIN Art classes, Art Club returns to Woodcrest in 2024 as a creative hub where students can explore their artistic expression through various media and art forms, while showcasing their creative skills and interests.
Art Club members will be able to participate in projects, experiment and collaborate with fellow artists within a studio-based environment. All students (Years 5 – 12) are welcome to participate with all ability levels catered for, while refining techniques and expanding visual arts experiences.
The Art Club schedule will be released soon. Watch this space.
If you would like to know more, please contact The Arts at arts@woodcrestsc.eq.edu.au .
Crest Crew
Crest Crew has been a valued extra-curricular program at Woodcrest. Dance is recognised as a valuable part of Australian lives as a way of expressing feelings, thought, and story telling through movement. Maddy Peterson, our qualified dance teacher facilitates this program.
Crest Crew rehearsals are held in WSC Auditorium Dance Studio. The rehearsal schedule will be released soon.
All students are welcome to join Crest Crew and WSC ensures the activities match the student's strength, flexibility and coordination, and follow correct warm/cool down activities so that it is inclusive for all.
Crest Crew Members will be required to have a set of dance tights and jazz shoes for 2024. More information provided at 2024 Recruitment meeting Term 1, Week 1. Crest Crew in 2024 will be competing in multiple Eisteddfods and local Dance competition and will require members to participate in these events.
If you would like to know more, please contact Maddy Peterson mxpet2@eq.edu.au.
Vocal and Singing Group
Woodcrest offers a Prep to Year 12 singing experience for budding singers and performers. Singing for fun and performing at school events allows students to experience music beyond the classroom. The following clubs meet each term:
Junior Singing Club: Prep – Year 2 at E Block Thursday before school
Primary Singing Club: Year 3 – Year 6 at K Block Wednesday 2nd Break
High School: Year 7 – 12 and rehearsal schedule will be released soon
Our clubs perform at Mother's Day, Reconciliation Day, Father's Day, Jacaranda Festival, Cross Country, NAIDOC.
Drama Club
Drama Club has been a valued extra-curricular program at Woodcrest since 2017, and we continue to capture the culture of Woodcrest through lunch time performances and Arts events.
Drama Club is held in WSC Auditorium and rehearsal schedule will be released soon.
All students (Year 5 to 12) are welcome to join Drama Club and we will ensure the activities match the student's strengths, and interests and follow safe working conditions so that it is inclusive for all. There is no cost for students to participate in Drama Club.
If you would like to know more information, please contact The Arts at arts@woodcrestsc.eq.edu.au.
Media Crew
Media Crew has been a valued extra-curricular program at Woodcrest since 2019; through livestreaming events, photography, digital radio and live broadcasting.
Media Crew will be held in the PM01 and Radio Room (Secondary Campus). The session schedule will be released soon.
All students are welcome to join Media Crew and we will ensure the activities match the student's strengths, and interests and follow safe working conditions so that it is inclusive for all. We will have opportunities to work with USQ, Radio City Springfield and other industry professionals over the course of the year.
We are also looking for parents/ carers who would like to be involved in learning with us in the radio and broadcasting space and photography. There is no cost for students to participate in Media Crew.
If you would like to know more information, please contact The Arts at arts@woodcrestsc.eq.edu.au.