CAPTURE 2019 was our inaugural Performing Arts Gala. Presented in three sessions showcasing student performances from Kindergarten to Year 12, this event was an amazing celebration, displaying the outcome of the hard work of our students in Curricular and Co-Curricular Performing Arts.
A selection of awards were also presented to students who have made a significant contribution and shown commitment to a range of Performing Arts activities offered at SCAS.
The following students were awarded ‘Standing Ovation Awards’ for outstanding participation, effort and attitude.
| Award | Recipient |
|---|---|
| Standing Ovation for Circus | Riley Cargill |
| Standing Ovation for Circus | James Brown |
| Standing Ovation for Circus | Michael Vandoros |
| Standing Ovation for Stage 1 Dance | Mabel Strong |
| Standing Ovation for Stage 1 Dance | Milton Finnecy |
| Standing Ovation for Sunshine Voice | Caitlin French |
| Standing Ovation for Sunshine Voices | Bill Yonge |
| Standing Ovation for Stage 2 Dance | Amelie Oliver |
| Standing Ovation for Stage 3 Dance | Matthew Olsen |
| Standing Ovation for Primary Drama | Zalia Rose |
| Standing Ovation for Primary Choir | Eliza Rose |
| Standing Ovation for Strings Orchestra | Sophie Aplin |
| Standing Ovation for 6-8 Concert Band | Liliana Clarke |
| Standing Ovation for Senior Vocal Program | Annelise Turner |
| Standing Ovation for Music | Lachlan Reck |
| Standing Ovation for Dance | Lyla Jamieson |
| Standing Ovation for Senior Vocal Program | Dylan Chin |
| Standing Ovation for Concert Band | Anneke Oliver |
| Standing Ovation for 'Equinox' Big Band | Nathaniel Anderson |
| Standing Ovation for Dance | Christopher Green |
| Standing Ovation for Dance | Hannah Smead |
| Standing Ovation for Dance | Ayva Eames |
| Standing Ovation for Music | Tegan Secomb |
| Standing Ovation for Music | Penny Hilberts |
| Standing Ovation for Drama Ensemble | Kiera Johnson |
| Standing Ovation for Drama | Joe Bollard |
| Standing Ovation for Drama | Keira Roberts |
| Standing Ovation for Drama | Ethan Johnson |
| Standing Ovation for Drama | Emily Reynolds |
| Standing Ovation for Drama | Austin Burt |
The following students were awarded Service Awards for maintained commitment to Co-Curricular groups:
| Award | Recipient |
|---|---|
| 4 years service to Concert Band | Remy Bucton |
| 5 years service to Drama Ensemble | Christopher Palin |
| 6 years service to Secondary Co-Curricular Dance | Annabelle Jones |
| 6 years service to Secondary Co-Curricular Dance | Natalie Searle |
| 6 Years Service to Secondary Co-Curricular Vocal Program | Matthew Hingston |
| 6 Years Service to Secondary Co-Curricular Vocal Program | Melanie Jenkins |
| 6 Years Service to Secondary Co-Curricular Vocal Program | Caleesia Miller |
| 6 Years Service to Secondary Co-Curricular Vocal Program | Christopher Palin |
| 6 Years Service to Secondary Co-Curricular Vocal Program | Natalie Searle |
| 6 Years Service to Secondary Co-Curricular Vocal Program | Abby-Rose Koch |
| 6 Years Service to Secondary Co-Curricular Vocal Program | Joseph Stanley |
| 6 Years Service to Secondary Co-Curricular Vocal Program | Zoe de Lepervanche |
Five major awards were presented to the following students.
2019 Dance Award – Zoe Brennan
Zoe has been involved in Year 11 Dance Elective, Co-Curricular Dance Stream and Touring Dance Stream. She performed for a Core Composition and a Major Study Film for one of our Year 12 students this year with all rehearsals during her own time including long breaks, short breaks and weekends. She is the definition of commitment and hard work. Zoe has made quite an impression in her first year at SCAS as a role model for many Dance students. Congratulations Zoe.
2019 Drama Award – Christopher Palin
Christopher has consistently been involved with Drama since he started in Year 7 with sustained membership to both the Junior and Senior Drama Ensembles, performing at the Port Macquarie Hastings Drama Eisteddfod, SCAS Presentation Nights and Drama Gala nights. He has studied elective Drama since Year 9 and was a Senior Drama leader in 2018. Christopher has always supported and encouraged Drama at SCAS through volunteering to MC, mentoring and advocating the many opportunities he has had through being involved in Drama. Congratulations Chris.
2019 Music Award – Gregory Mitchell
Gregory has been a committed member of Senior Choir, Chamber Choir and Man Shed over many years. He performed in and co-vocal directed Matilda and has been involved in student tutoring. Greg has been a valuable leader and role model in all the ensembles and activities he has been involved in as well as supporting several HSC ensemble performances. His solo performances have been a highlight of many of the SCAS showcases.
2019 Triple Threat Award – Natalie Searle
Natalie has contributed to a minimum of three Performing Arts disciplines. She has been part of Dance Elective, Co-Curricular Dance, Touring Dance, Music Elective, Stage Band, Senior Choir, Intombi Zicula and Entertainment Industry Elective with hours of backstage work at events over the past two years. She is dedicated, hard-working and highly deserving of this award.
2019 Culture Award – Matthew Hingston
In 2019 Matthew has made an outstanding contribution to music and productions. Matthew has been technical and backstage support. He is involved in all music ensembles. Matthew comes to school early, 5 days a week to rehearse. He has been an ambassador on the New York trip and Man Shed trip to Grafton. He always has a positive attitude and approach. Matthew has had a major leadership role in Man Shed and has been a positive role model in all other ensembles. Matthew received an Encore nomination for HSC performance in Music 1.
Congratulations to all performers, awardees and staff involved.