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 include: 

 

  • 3D/Laser Cutting Club 
  • Art Club 
  • Chess Club  
  • Computer Aided Design (CAD) 
  • Cosplay Club 
  • Creative Writing Program 
  • DAV Debating (Debaters Association of Victoria) 
  • DJ Collective 
  • eSports Club
  • Film School 
  • Food Tech Club 
  • Game Changers 
  • Games Club 
  • Instrumental Music Program - Click here for further information including Terms & Conditions and Enrolment
  • Knit-a-Square 
  • Legacy Junior Public Speaking Award 
  • Marymede Climate Action Group 
  • Marymede High Performance Academy (MHPA) 
  • Mathletics 
  • Music Bands, and Voice Ensembles
  • Junior Musical 
  • Senior Musical
  • Senior Play
  • Premier League Sports 
  • Robotics Club 
  • Rostrum Voice of Public Speaking 
  • SACCSS Sports 
  • Sessional Dance - Click here for further information including Terms & Conditions and Enrolment
  • Sewing Club 
  • Teens Connect 
  • Tournament of Minds 
  • Vinnies 
  • Woodwork Club

 

 

PERFORMING ARTS - ALL SHOOK UP

 

 

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 (Years 7-12) and a junior (Years 5-9) production so multiple year levels can participate. With Moana Jr. in 2021, Grease in 2022, The Little Mermaid Jr. in 2023, the 2024 school production was All Shook Up, which hit the stage Thursday 30 May to Saturday 1 June 2024.

This crowd pleasing musical is inspired by and featuring the songs of Elvis Presley. It's 1955, and into a square little town in a square little state rides a guitar-playing young man who changes everything and everyone he meets in this hip-swiveling, lip-curling musical fantasy that'll have you jumpin' out of your blue suede shoes with such classics as "Heartbreak Hotel," "Jailhouse Rock," and "Don't Be Cruel." All 4 shows where amazing and went seamlessly, which is a testament to the hard work put in by the cast, crew and staff involved.

See our previous school productions here

 

 

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 private instrumental music lessons for: Voice, Piano, Violin, Flute, Clarinet, Saxophone, Trumpet, Trombone, Drum Kit, Percussion, Guitar and Bass Guitar. 

 

 

 

 

 

TERMS AND CONDITIONS FORM 2023

 

  • All students enrolled in the College's Instrumental Music Program are committed to a FULL SEMESTER of lessons.
  • ALL STUDENTS ARE AUTOMATICALLY ENROLLED INTO THE FOLLOWING SEMESTER.
  • If a student wishes to discontinue lessons, then written notice e-mailed to ellen.lane@marymede.vic.edu.au or declining the PAM enrolment form must be sent 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. Fees are paybale within 14 days of receiving the invoice. 
  • The College will not provide refunds to families who decide to discontinue instrumental lessons before the end of 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. 

16 x Year 1-Year 6 Lesson         = $650.00 (30 minutes Private) per student / $450.00 (30 minutes - Shared) per student

16 x Year 7-10 Lesson               = $650.00 (30 minutes - Private) per student / $650.00 (45 minutes - Shared) per student

16 x Year 11-12 Lesson             = $950.00 (45 minutes - Private) per student 

12 x Year 12 Lesson, Semester 2 Only = $725.00 (45 minutes - Private) per student 

**Please note if there are not enough 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. 

Instrument Maintenance Fee= $100

(This is a once-off fee for the year and still applies to students who join in Sem 2 or at any other point 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.

  • 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.
  • Music timetables are scheduled around college events/activities however sometimes not all events/activities are made known to teachers. If a student is going to be absent from school due to a COLLEGE APPROVED ACTIVITY, we ask the student to still inform the Instrumental Music teacher. When possible, the Instrumental Music teacher will endeavour to reschedule the lesson at another time providing 48 hours notice is given to the Instrumental Music teacher. 
  • If a student is going to be unable to attend a scheduled lesson due to an Examination, SAC, test, assignment or sporting activity, it is the responsibility of the student to inform the Instrumental Music teacher. The Instrumental Music teacher will endeavour to reschedule the lesson at another time providing 48 hours notice is given to the Instrumental Music teacher.
  • If a student is absent due to illness or holiday 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 student absence due to illness or holiday. Students may ask for a make-up lesson, but it will be at the discretion of the Instrumental teacher. They do not need to provide a make-up. 
  • 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 Music 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. 

 

 

ENROLMENT: NEW STUDENTS

 

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

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

YEAR 5-10 SESSIONAL DANCE PROGRAM

 

Marymede Catholic College is keen to develop a thriving dance program. Students enrolled in Sessional Dance will now exclusively be taught by professional dancers and industry professionals. 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, Ballet, Contemporary, Lyrical and Broadway Dance.

 

LESSONS:

Students will be allocated to a class group following a grouping session or discussion with the dance teacher. 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 school 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) 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, yearly concerts and ceremonies

Students may be required to purchase/loan appropriate footwear for Sessional Dance. Please consult the Dance teacher for more information.

 

TERMS AND CONDITIONS 2023 

  • 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 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 (Two terms) of lessons.
  • Fees are invoiced by the College on a semester basis, are payable in advance, and will appear on your College Account Statement.
  • The charge for Sessional Dance is $250 a 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, SAC, test or assignment 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.
     
  • If 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 familes who decide to discontinue Sessional Dance lessons before the end of a semester.
  • If written notice of cancellation is not presented or the online enrolment form is not 'declined' then 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 or decline the online enrolment form no later than the end of the current semester. Failure to meet this deadline will result in the next full semester’s fee being payable.

 

ENROLMENT: NEW STUDENTS

 

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