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Eisteddfod 2022: The results are in…

Over the past six weeks, Sydney Catholic Schools (SCS) has showcased the amazing talents of its performing arts students at SCS’ second annual Eisteddfod. Today on World Music Day (21 June) we announce the winners.

During the 2022 festival more than 1,2 …

June 21, 2022|

Eisteddfod 2022: What to expect

Sydney Catholic Schools’ second annual Eisteddfod takes centre stage from Friday, 20 May 2022.

During the festival students from 116 schools will compete in more than 53 solo and ensemble events in Instrumental, Drama, Dance and Choir. And, for the first time, selected winner …

Revealed: Lockdown Arts Festival Winners

We’re excited to share with you the winners of Sydney Catholic Schools’ Lockdown Arts Festival.

Themed Looking outwards from a life in lockdown, the festival celebrates the joy, creativity, optimism and resilience of our Sydney Catholic Schools’ community during the …

November 10, 2021|

Online HSC Masterclass a big hit

More than 500 creative and performing arts students and teachers from Catholic dioceses across NSW took part in Sydney Catholic Schools’ inaugural four-day Arts Virtual Masterclass.

Sydney Catholic Schools’ creative and performing arts specialist, Eva Spa …

October 5, 2021|

John Burland new song release

Singer-songwriter extraordinaire John Burland has unveiled a beautiful new song, titled Embrace Me Lord, penned during the 2020 COVID-19 lockdown.

“At the time I was very much aware of the suffering and difficulties facing so many people around me,” said Mr Burland, Sydney Catholic …

Music Clip: Faith in the Future

To celebrate 200 years of Catholic Education in Australia, 35 of our schools collaborated with Father Rob Galea on a music clip called “Faith in the Future.”

The music clip for the song, composed by Father Galea, was filmed on location at 25 natural, cultural, religious and iconic venues aro …

May 26, 2021|

Best performing arts schools Sydney

The benefits of an arts education in school cannot be overstated, according to Eva Spata, Sydney Catholic Schools’ (SCS) Specialist: Creative and Performing Arts.

“Arts education is important for all young people,” Ms Spata said. “Besides the intrinsic benefits – such as students fi …

April 30, 2021|

‘An exciting year for the arts’

Sydney Catholic Schools’ creative and performance artists have been enjoying phenomenal success in the wake of COVID-19, and the opportunities for students with an artistic flair to flourish are only increasing.

Singer-guitarist Chrystal Ruz from SCS’ ViV …

April 19, 2021|

i4give Day song released

Acclaimed Catholic musician John Burland has penned a moving song inspired by conversations with grieving couple Leila and Danny Abdallah, whose three children and cousin were tragically killed by a drunk and drugged driver at Oatlands.

I Forgive You has been released ahead of i4giv …

January 29, 2021|

Banding together through faith and music

Sydney Catholic Schools’ Youth Ministry Band is giving students like Marcus Edwards and Gala Alemany Traconis the rare chance to explore their faith through music.

Marcus and Gala, from De La Salle College Ashfield and Domremy College Five Dock respectively, said they both joined the band aft …

December 16, 2020|