Maddingley

BMG Dancers Shine on Sydney Dance Tour

16 dedicated dancers from BMG recently returned from an unforgettable five-day Sydney Dance Tour, where they immersed themselves in one of Australia’s most vibrant and inspiring dance communities.

Across the week, our students completed six high-level workshops at some of Sydney’s most renowned studios including the Sydney Dance Company, Danceworks, and Aerialize. Guided by industry professionals, the dancers strengthened their improvisational skills, enhanced muscle memory, and built both physical and artistic strength. They explored a diverse range of styles, Contemporary, Broadway, Jazz and Lyrical, broadening their versatility and deepening their passion for dance.

The tour also provided rich opportunities to experience the arts as audience members. Students attended the spectacular production of Back to the Future at the Lyric Theatre and witnessed the cutting-edge contemporary work New Breed at Carriageworks, both of which offered fresh creative insight and inspiration.

Outside the studio and theatre, the group enjoyed a rare backstage tour of the iconic Sydney Opera House, took in the harbour views from the ferry to Manly and embraced the thrills of Luna Park.

We are incredibly proud of all 16 students who represented BMG with enthusiasm, maturity and integrity. Their teamwork, behaviour and commitment throughout the tour showcased our school values with great pride.

The 2025 Sydney Dance Tour was a week of challenge, growth and joy, an experience our dancers will carry with them as they continue their training and performance journeys.

Narelle Pritchard – Head of House: Parwan (Maddingley)

Woodlea

Year 9 Inspire Day

To celebrate the end of an incredible year, our Year 9 students embarked on an unforgettable Inspire Day in Melbourne. This teacher-led initiative gave students the opportunity to explore some of the city’s most iconic and inspiring locations, creating lasting memories and sparking curiosity beyond the classroom.

Students chose from a range of enriching experiences, including an MCG tour where they discovered the history and heart of Australian sport, a visit to the Shrine of Remembrance and the Botanical Gardens, offering moments of reflection and an appreciation of nature’s beauty, an immersive exploration of film, media and digital storytelling at ACMI, a journey through Melbourne’s vibrant street art and historic laneways on the Art & Arcades walk, and the Book Lovers’ Trail, where students delved into the city’s rich literary treasures.

The day was a resounding success, thanks to the dedication and planning of our amazing team. A huge thank you to Vanessa Kamcev, Daniel Browne, Ben Northcott, Alana Kappler, Nicole Heywood and Molly Fitzgerald for curating these experiences and ensuring everything ran smoothly.

We extend special thanks to Nicole Heywood and Muntasha Khan for their exceptional effort and behind-the-scenes work that made this day possible. Your commitment to creating meaningful opportunities for our students truly shines.

This Inspire Day was more than just an excursion, it was a celebration of learning, connection and exploration. What a fantastic way to finish the year!

Stacey-Lee Viljoen – Head of Year 9 (Woodlea) Head of Duke of Edinburgh (Woodlea)