Performing Arts

School Production

St. Peter’s College presents – West Side Story

24 – 26 JULY 2025 | 7:30 – 10PM

Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet is transported to 1950s New York City as two young, idealistic lovers find themselves caught between warring street gangs, the “American” Jets and the Puerto Rican Sharks. Their struggle to survive in a world of hate, violence and prejudice is one of the most innovative, heart-wrenching and relevant musical dramas of our time.

From the first notes to the final breath, West Side Story is one of the most memorable musicals and greatest love stories of all time. Arthur Laurents’ book remains as powerful, poignant and timely as ever. The score by Leonard Bernstein and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim are widely regarded as some of the best ever written. The world’s greatest love story takes to the streets in this landmark Broadway musical that is one of the theatre’s finest accomplishments.

The production will take place in Term 3 from Thursday July 24 through to Saturday July 26.

Tickets will be available to purchase through Trybooking from 23 May, 2025. 

Trybooking link : https://www.trybooking.com/DBPXY

Location: St Peter’s Performing Arts Centre (The Geode Theatre)
55 MacKillop Way,
Clyde North VIC 3978

Show Time: 7:30 pm to 10:00 pm
Dates: 24 – 26 July 2025

Performing Arts

SIS Performance

All SIS participting schools are invited to participate in an evening performance where other SIS Principals, families and the wider community are invited to attend at The Drum Theatre in Dandenong.

Students selected from each school will combine for just three rehearsals, before they perform together.

Examples of the program would be:- Concert Band, Choir, String Ensemble, Stage Band Ensemble and Dance performances including Contemporary, Hip Hop and Jazz/Tap.

Each member school is also invited to participate with an individual school performance. An example would be:- String Ensemble, Rock or Stage Band, Jazz Ensemble.

SIS Drama & TheatreSports

Improvisation is fun! It’s about freeing one’s creative spirit in a positive and safe environment. During the SIS Drama Workshop Day, participants include anyone who’d like to do something creative, improve their communication skills, develop their storytelling skills or just have a great time. The instructors are trained improvisation performers who have been performing and teaching nationally and internationally for many years.

Improvisation is based on the following principles: acceptance, being positive, being in the moment, making your partner look good, embracing and removing fear, enjoying failure and storytelling. The classes are designed to work on these principles through a series of exercises and games in a fun and supportive environment. Regardless of experience, background or training, everybody can benefit from improvisation.

Improvisation is an old art form going back to the 16th century with the Commedia dell’Arte (Italian meaning “comedy of professional artists”). The Commedia dell’Arte where travelling performers who would set up an outdoor stage and improvise stories based around a repertoire of stock situations and established characters.

Today, improvisation is widely used in theatre as an actor’s training tool, a rehearsal technique, an exploration tool for writers, a theatrical performance style, a musical style and a dance form. It is performed internationally in hundreds of forms.

Music at St. Peter’s College

St. Peter’s College Music enriches each student’s cultural development through the development of creativity and innovation through music. The creation of performance, understanding and development of creativity is fostered through the discipline and art of music. This process stimulates personal, intellectual and social growth and has a positive, life-long influence. Students are given the opportunity to explore their talents through many and varied performances throughout the year.

Our VET Music Program includes both the Performance and Sound Production streams across three Year Levels, while our Choral Program develops the whole student through various ensembles throughout the students schooling at St. Peter’s College. Music Ministry is another program which runs alongside Religious Education in Years 10-12. This Program prepares students for musical performance and exploration through the study of liturgical singing and Catholic teachings. The Music Ministry classes perform for our College Masses throughout the year.

With the construction of new state of the art facilities, a growing Instrumental Music Program, College Musical Production, Music and the Performing Arts at the College is a place where your child can discover their talents and express themselves in a safe and friendly environment.

Instrumental Music Program

The Instrumental Music Program at St. Peter’s College is designed to provide students with a comprehensive musical education through instrumental instruction with the school’s Instrumental Music Teachers. This Program fosters creativity, discipline, and appreciation for various genres of music. Through the Program, students have the opportunity to explore a range of contemporary instruments and musical styles and develop their technical skills.

Through private or group lessons, students can choose to learn from the following:

  • Singing
  • Piano/Keyboard
  • Guitar
  • Bass Guitar
  • Drum Kit/ Percussion (subject to sufficient students)

Private lessons are available to anyone, group lessons are available to those who meet the eligibility requirements.