The Arts programme provides students with opportunities to develop a sense of personal and cultural identity and equip them for life-long involvement in and appreciation of the arts.

The Performance Arts offer is broad and rich, providing students with numerous opportunities to participate in a range of co-curricular activities throughout the year.

Since 2008 the College has enjoyed the use of a new ‘state of the art’ Performing Arts Centre. Our facilities include an industry-standard recording studio, 300-seat theatre which includes green rooms and a costume room, Music Technology Mac Lab and purpose-built control room, a dedicated dance studio, as well as classrooms and rehearsal spaces fitted out with a range of instruments to support student learning.

In the Music Department there are a wide variety of different music ensembles to join. Students who select Prendiville Specialised Music are required to attend at least two ensembles as part of their commitment to the program. Students will have a number of performing opportunities, ranging from school concerts, performing at Catholic Performing Arts Festival and tours interstate and abroad. Our most recent tour saw our College Choir and Concert Winds band travel to Sydney in 2024 and perform on the stage at the Sydney Opera House.

We are delighted to offer the following range of ensembles at Prendiville Catholic College. Students may join the ensemble best suited to their skill level. Students who do not learn an instrument through the College are also very welcome to join these ensembles.

A calendar of performance dates will be available at the beginning of each term on the Music Portal in SEQTA. Students are expected to attend all performances for the ensembles in which they participate, so it is important that these dates are noted early.

Musicianship Level I (Year 7)

Musicianship Level II

Year 7 Concert Band

Year 7 String Ensemble

Junior Winds

Concert Winds

String Orchestra

Chamber Orchestra (auditioned)

Jazz Band (auditioned)

Junior Contemporary Bands

Senior Contemporary Bands

Junior Acoustic Guitar Ensemble

Senior Acoustic Guitar Ensemble

College Choir

SSA Choir (auditioned)

Redmond Chorus (auditioned)

String Quintet

Brass Ensemble

Saxophone Quartet

Flute Ensemble

Clarinet Ensemble

Percussion Ensemble

Brass Ensemble

In Dance, students will have the opportunity to audition for a number of ensembles, with performances at Catholic Performing Arts Festival, Dance Showcase and a variety of dance competitions, such as School to Stage. As part their involvement with these Dance ensembles, they will have the opportunity to work with external choreographers who are leading professionals in the industry. Students who select Dance as a subject from Years 8 – 12 will also perform at the College’s Dance Showcase as part of their course.

Dance Offer:

Dance Company

Tap Troupe

Hip-Hop Crew

Junior Dance Company

In Drama, students will have the opportunity to participate in a range of performances throughout the year. The College puts on a whole school Musical production every two years. Past productions include Shrek the Musical, High School Musical, The Wizard of Oz, Hairspray, Thoroughly Modern Millie and Oklahoma. The production for 2025 was Chicago (Teen Edition).

In addition to the College production, students will have the opportunity to participate in Drama club, as well as attending trips to see various plays and performances throughout the year. Students who study Drama in Years 9 – 12 will also participate in a dedicated evening performance evening during Term 3 and 4.