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CO-CURRICULUM

 

Marymede Catholic College offers an extensive co-curricular program that complements learning and gives all students the opportunity to discover new talents, foster their passions and aspire to achieve excellence outside the classroom. 

Activities running in 2022 include: 

  • 3D/Laser Cutting Club 

  • Academy Soccer 

  • Art Club 

  • Boxing Club 

  • Chess Club  

  • Computer Aided Design (CAD) 

  • Cosplay Club 

  • Couch to 5K 

  • Creative Writing Program 

  • Dangerous Minds 

  • DAV Debating (Debaters Association of Victoria) 

  • Development Squad Netball 

  • DJ Collective 

  • Drumline Corps 

  • Film School 

  • Food Tech Club 

  • Vocal Ensemble  

  • Woodwork Club 

 

NEW CO-CURRICULAR ENROLMENT

Please email ellen.lane@marymede.vic.edu.au for enquires. 

 To see more please access the 2022 Co-Curricular Handbook

 

PERFORMING ARTS - GREASE MUSICAL

 

In Week 5 of Term 2 our Senior production of Grease took to the stage at PRACC (Plenty Ranges Arts & Convention Centre) as the college’s first live performance in 2 years. Our cast and crew of Yr. 7-12 students who had been rehearsing twice a week afterschool since February, were most excited to perform to a live audience of family, friends, staff and the wider Marymede community once again. The Grease production team were extremely proud of all students involved in bringing this iconic and much loved 50s musical to life with their talents in singing, dancing and acting. 

The school production is one of Marymede’s most popular co-curricular programs and is something the students look forward to every year. The production alternates each year between a senior (Yr. 7-12) and a junior (Yr.5-9) production so multiple year levels can participate. With Moana Jr. in 2021 and Grease in 2022 our 2023 production will once again be a junior show. The college hopes to announce our 2023 production very soon. Stay tuned….

 

INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC PROGRAM

 

Marymede Catholic College has a vibrant music department with a strong team of professional musicians as well as dedicated and experienced teachers. Together with excellent facilities, Marymede is well equipped to provide every student with outstanding opportunities to develop their musical talents.

LESSONS:

  • Year 1-Year 6 Private/Shared Lesson - 30 minutes 
  • Year 7-10 Private/Shared Lesson – 30 minutes Private Lesson and 45-minute Shared Lesson
  • Year 11-12 Private Lesson - 45 minutes 

Students in Year 1 to Year 6 who have private music lessons are escorted to and from their music lesson by their instrumental teacher. 

Students in Year 7-12 are expected to know their timetable and attend their lessons independently. Their music lesson will appear on their classroom roll as a ‘School Related Absence- Music Lesson’.

Lessons will rotate weekly so that there are minimal disruptions to the student’s scheduled class time.

PARTICIPATION:

For all students to obtain the maximum benefit from Music at Marymede Catholic College, students are expected to:

  • Demonstrate a continuing commitment to regular practice
  • Participate in at least one music co-curricular activity to gain valuable experience in group

rehearsal

  • Perform at school-based events such as Masses, Liturgies, assemblies, concerts and ceremonies

INSTRUMENTS:

The college currently offers  instrumental music lessons for: Voice, Piano, Trumpet, Trombone, Drum Kit, Percussion, Guitar and Bass Guitar. 

 

 

 

TERMS AND CONDITIONS FORM

 

  • All students enrolled in the College’s Instrumental Music Program are committed to a FULL SEMESTER (2 terms) of lessons. 
  • ALL CUURENT STUDENTS ARE AUTOMATICALLY ENROLLED INTO THE FOLLOWING SEMESTER. 
  • If a student wishes to discontinue lessons, then written notice must be e-mailed to ellen.lane@marymede.vic.edu.au before the end of the current Semester. Failure to meet this deadline will result in a full semester’s fee being payable.
  • Fees are invoiced by the College on a semester basis.
  • The College will not provide refunds to families who decide to discontinue instrumental lessons before the end of a semester. 
  • If written notice of cancellation is not presented, the College will presume students will continue learning for a FULL YEAR under the same agreement as outlined here.
  • The student will receive 16 lessons per semester. In 2022 these are:

16 x Year 1-Year 6 Lesson            = $600.00 (30 minutes - Private) / $400.00 (30 minutes - Shared)

16 x Year 7-10 Lesson                  = $600.00 (30 minutes - Private) / $600.00 (45 minutes - Shared)

16 x Year 11-12 Lesson                = $900.00 (45 minutes - Private)

12 x Year 12 Lesson, Semester 2 = $675.00 (45 minutes - Private)

 

  • NB: Instrument Maintenance Fee= $50 - This is a once-off fee for the year and still applies to students who join hallway through the year.

This fee is applicable to all students who use the Marymede Catholic College instruments. This includes all students learning Piano and Drums.

  • Please note if there is not an even number of students to make up pairs for shared lessons students may be in a shared lesson on their own with a slightly reduced lesson time. Yr.1-6 Shared Lesson on own = 20-25min, Yr.7-10 Shared Lesson on own 35-40 mins. Students will technically get an individual lesson one on one with the teacher with a slightly reduced time at the ‘Shared’ price. 

 

  • If the Instrumental teacher is absent for a scheduled lesson, then the lesson will be rescheduled, and students will be notified of the time and date of the rescheduled lesson.
  • If a student is going to be absent from school due to a COLLEGE APPROVED ACTIVITY, it is the responsibility of the student to inform the Instrumental teacher. When possible, the Instrumental teacher will endeavor to reschedule the lesson at another time providing 48 hours notice is given to the Instrumental teacher.
  • If a student is going to be unable to attend a scheduled lesson due to an Examination or SAC, it is the responsibility of the student to inform the Instrumental teacher. The Instrumental teacher will endeavor to reschedule the lesson at another time providing 48 hours notice is given to the Instrumental teacher.
  • If a student is absent due to illness on the day of a lesson the lesson will still be payable. We ask that a courtesy email be sent to the Instrumental teacher notifying them of absence due to illness.  Students may ask for a make-up lesson, but it will be at the discretion of the Instrumental teacher. 
  • Students participating in the College’s Instrumental Music Program are expected to support the musical life of the College by participating in extra-curricular bands, choirs and/or college performances when required.
  • Instrumental teachers will communicate predominately via email so please make sure you and your child are checking your emails daily for updates or new schedules.

 

 

NB: Please note Instrumental Music enrolments are subject to the availability of our instrumental staff. Parents/ Guardians acceptance does not guarantee a place into the music instrumental program.

 

 

 

 

 

YEAR 5-10 SESSIONAL DANCE PROGRAM

 

Marymede Catholic College is keen to develop a thriving dance program. Students will be taught by professional/industry dancers. Marymede is well equipped to provide every student with outstanding opportunities to develop their dance talents.

The Sessional Dance program looks at a range of styles including: Hip-Hop, Jazz, Tap, Ballet, Contemporary and Lyrical Dance.

 

LESSONS:

Students will be allocated to a class group following a grouping session. The classes will be 60 minutes in duration once a week during school time. Students must check the timetable via SIMON Daily Messages/email to ensure they have the correct lesson time each week as changes may be required due to school activities. Students are required to catch up on any work that is missed due to their Sessional Dance lesson and they must inform their classroom teacher of their absence in advance. 

Students in Sessional Dance classes will be specifically taught technical skills in order to improve their dance ability to prepare them for the dance industry and assist them with electing to study VET Dance in VCE. Students enrolled in core Dance (all Year 8 students) and elective Dance (Year 9 and Year 10  VET) are strongly encouraged to elect Sessional Dance to assist them with developing their movement repertoire as it is a completely different course to classroom Dance.

 

PARTICIPATION:

In order for all students to obtain the maximum benefit from Dance at Marymede Catholic College, students are expected to:

  • Demonstrate a continuing commitment to regular practice. Check SIMON and school emails daily for any updates or changes regarding Sessional Dance. 
  • Participate in the college production in order to gain valuable experience in group rehearsal and performance
  • Perform at school based events such as Masses, Liturgies, Top Acts Concert, Assemblies, End of Year Celebrations and Sessional Dance Concerts.

 

TERMS AND CONDITIONS FORM 

 

  • Students participating in the College’s Dance Program are expected to support the Performing Arts life of the College by participating in performances within the school community when required. This may involve weekend, afterschool, lunchtime and evening performances and/or rehearsals. 
  • Students are only permitted to wear P.E. Uniform on days where their Sessional Dance class has been timetabled. 
  • All students enrolled in the College’s Dance Program are committed to a FULL SEMESTER of lessons. 
  • Fees are invoiced by the College on a semester basis and will appear on your College Account Statement. 
  • The charge for Sessional Dance is $225 per Semester.
  • In the event that the Dance Teacher is absent for a scheduled lesson then this lesson will be re-scheduled, and students will be notified of the time and date of the rescheduled lesson.
  • If a student is going to be absent from school due to a COLLEGE APPROVED ACTIVITY or if a student is going to be unable to attend a scheduled lesson due to an Examination or SAC, it is the responsibility of the student to inform the Dance Teacher. Classes are timetabled based on teacher availability and rooming, with a strong consideration of school based events.
  • In the event that a student is absent due to illness on the day of a lesson, the lesson will still be payable.
  • The College will not provide refunds to families who decide to discontinue Sessional Dance lessons before the end of the Semester. 
  • If written notice of cancellation is not presented, the College will presume students will continue learning for a FULL YEAR under this same agreement. 
  • If a student wishes to discontinue lessons, then they must provide written notice via email to ellen.lane@marymede.vic.edu.au before the end of the current Semester. Failure to meet this deadline will result in the next full semester’s fee being payable.