A Spectacular Evening of Strings
A sincere thank you to all our string tutors for their support of our annual Strings Concert, held on Monday evening in the Jeffreys Linn Arts Centre.
Double Bass – David Shilling
Cello – Maiko Fujihara
Viola – Runa Baggoe and Samvel Berberyan
We also extend our thanks to our ensemble directors: Lauren Parker (Junior Strings), Lucy Macourt (Intermediate Strings), and Thomas Marlin (Senior Strings, Extension Strings, and Junior String Quartet).
Our packed audience enjoyed outstanding performances from our talented string students from Years 2 to 12, culminating in a spectacular finale of Golden, featuring 110 musicians on stage.
The music program at Saints continues to go from strength to strength. Congratulations to all involved on a wonderful evening of beautiful music-making and memorable performan
Sally Rounsevell
Director of Music
Music Day Camp – A Huge Success!
Over 350 girls from Year 2 to 12 enjoyed celebrating World Music Day on Monday, participating in Music Day Camp. This Camp offers students a chance for all to connect, celebrate and perform music together.
Music Day Camp is certainly a day many will remember as they move forward in their music journeys, not only as a day for music, but for bonding with all ages. It is full of excitement, joy, and a little bit of chaos, which works in harmony to uplift the musical generation of St Peter’s Girls’ School.
Victoria Hii
Music Day Camp is a great way for the music students to connect with each other as we enjoy some additional rehearsal time. It also allows the Junior School students an opportunity to see other girls perform during the “sharing” at the end of the day. We also join for the Big Sing and Play which combines all 350 students to create great music! Overall, it is such a fun day!
Jana Song
Participating in the Music Day Camp was a highly rewarding and enjoyable experience for all of us. A major highlight was listening to all the talented strings students in the impressive Strings Concert, followed by a combined performance where the Middle and Senior School orchestras, a mass group of 110 musicians, played Golden by K-Pop Demon Hunters.
Emma Gu
Music Day Camp was an amazing experience, and it was so rewarding to see the younger girls engage with the day, having fun, and making the most of every opportunity. Having taken part in Music Day Camp each year, it’s always such a fun and memorable experience, and this year was no exception!
Samantha Li
Year 12 SACE Drama Production: The Domino Effect
On Wednesday and Thursday of Week 9, the Year 12 SACE Drama students presented Finn Kennedy’s play ’The Domino Effect,’ which explores the idea of cause and effect, and that the consequences of our actions are vast.
The ensemble form of the play meant that all of the actors needed to work fluidly together to create the seamless transitions and interconnected movement of the work.
Every student stepped up, performing confidently and expressively to a captivated audience. I am very proud of their achievements. A huge thank you to Scott Lorien for his creative skills – the lighting, sound and visual effects were spectacular. Thank you also to Neil Fuller for the set construction, and to all the supportive staff behind the scenes who ensured the production was a success.
Katherine Kitching
Drama & English Teacher
Byron Quartet Wins National Woodwind Prize
Congratulations to the Byron Quartet, for being awarded the Woodwind Prize at this years National Chamber Music competition Strike a Chord.
Directed by Sarah Byron the saxophone quartet is made up of Grace Ooi – soprano Saxophone, Jessica Dong – Alto Saxophone, Aarcha Rakesh – Tenor Saxophone and Ada Wang – Baritone Saxophone.
Strike A Chord, which was established by Musica Viva Australia in 2020, is centred on a national competition, with coaching sessions, workshops and opportunities for players of every level. It celebrates the joy of making music with friends while building real performance skills.
This is an outstanding result, congratulations to Sarah and the girls.
Sally Rounsevell
Director of Music
Outstanding Success at the Ballarat Eisteddfod
We are delighted to celebrate the outstanding achievement of Mathea Zhong, who recently competed in the 2026 Ballarat Eisteddfod, presented by the Royal South Street Society, one of Australia’s most respected and long-standing performing arts competitions.
Mathea achieved an exceptional result, winning First Prize in the prestigious 19 Years and Under Piano Recital Category. This accomplishment is particularly impressive given the high calibre of the competition, which attracted many accomplished pianists from Melbourne, several of whom were considerably older and more experienced.
As the youngest competitor in the category, Mathea demonstrated remarkable musical maturity, artistry, and confidence throughout her performance, earning the highest recognition from the adjudicator.
This outstanding result is a testament to Mathea’s dedication, perseverance, and passion for music. It also reflects the invaluable support of her family, teachers, and the wider school community, who have encouraged and nurtured her musical growth.
We congratulate Mathea on this wonderful achievement and look forward to following her continued success as a young musician.
Adelaide Eisteddfod – Outstanding Results
St Peter’s Girls’ School would like to congratulate the following students on their outstanding results at the Adelaide Eisteddfod:
Hannah Lim
Year 4
1st place – Grade 5 Piano Solo
2nd place – 10 years modern piece Piano Solo
Scarlett Zhao
Year 1
Instrument: Piano
Eisteddfod section: Grade 1 Piano Solo
Award: 2nd prize
Eisteddfod section: 6 years and under own choice Piano Solo
Award: 3rd prize
Sophie Zhao
Year 4
Instrument: Piano
Eisteddfod section: Grade 4 Piano Solo
Award: 1st prize
Bonnie Lv
Year 1
Instrument: Piano
Eisteddfod section: Grade 2 Piano Solo
Award: 2nd prize
As the School is notified of more winners, they will be published in the next editions of eNews.
‘Choir’ – An Evening of Collaboration and Inspiration
There is something truly special about performing alongside outstanding musicians. Sharing the stage with artists of the highest calibre inspires us to reach new heights and encourages our students to strive for excellence in their own musical journeys.
We are delighted to announce that this year’s Annual Music Concert, Choir, will feature the award-winning male vocal ensemble, The Festival Statesmen. Joining forces with our combined Saints Girls Choir and Orchestra, these exceptional musicians will present an uplifting evening celebrating the beauty, power and joy of choral music.
This unique collaboration promises to be a memorable experience for performers and audience members alike. Showcasing our outstanding Saints Girls Choirs and soloists, this concert will also highlight the connections that are formed through making music together and the extraordinary outcomes that can be achieved through shared artistry.
Friday 24 July
7.00pm
Jeffreys Linn Arts Centre
We warmly invite our community to join us for this special event and support our talented students.
Bookings are now open!
We hope to see you there for what promises to be a wonderful evening of music-making and celebration.
Sally Rounsevell
Director of Music