Culture

​​​​St Benedict’s College offers a broad range of co-curricular opportunities to engage students who are interested in Culture. While participation in these experiences is voluntary, students who join a group are expected to make a commitment to rehearsals/meetings and participate fully in the program. There are opportunities for students to go to competitions, festivals and enjoy guest speakers and visiting artists. The co-curricular program is always very popular with a diverse range of students who enjoy working with their teachers and each other in a relaxed and friendly environment.  2024 Culture Handbook.pdf

Opportunities for extension are available in: 
  • Dance
  • Debating
  • Drama 
  • Singing 
  • Music 
  • Musical
  • Photography
  • Sound and Lighting 
Performance opportunities can change from year to year depending on external competitions, but often include:
  • Queensland Catholic College’s Music Festival (QCMF) 
  • Sunshine Coast Dance Eisteddfod
  • South East Queensland Drama Festival Circuit 
  • Projects with Seasons Aged Care Mango Hill
  • Music Night
  • Dance Showcase
  • Concerts
  • Arts Nights
  • SECA Theatre Sports competition 
  • College Musical 
  • Liturgical performances 

​​Music

Arezzo

Arezzo​ are our Music Ministry Band. They perform at liturgies and masses throughout the year.

Benedict's Voices

A choral group that learn to sing in harmony together.  The repertoire includes popular music as well as music for College Liturgies and masses.

Concert Band   

​Students in Concert Band learn a variety of pieces and enjoy playing together to create a unified sound. Students perform for various events at the College to give them experiences with audiences and to showcase their learning.

Glitterbomb 

This is a performance choir group which mixes harmonies with basic choreography.  Students learn microphone techniques and have opportunities to perform at events.

Instrumental Music 

Private, individual and group lessons are available. Students have opportunities to showcase their learning during school concerts. Students supply their own instrument, however the College hires instruments to students for a fee.

String Ensemble​ 

Students learn a variety of pieces and enjoy playing together to create a unified sound. Students perform for various events at the College, such as Visitor's Day.

Theatre 

Bare Feet Drama

Students learn skills of Drama, extending on class work, and having the opportunity to participate in various festivals. Students in the group are also given opportunities to perform at other College events, where confident reading or drama skills are needed.

Musical

Musicals are held bi-annually on the odd year. Musicals provide opportunities for students to learn skills of acting, singing and dancing in a large scale event. 

Theatresports​

Is part of the SECA sport program. Students join the team and compete against other colleges during Wednesday sports time.


Dance

​Dance Skills Troupe​  

Is for developing and experienced dancers, regardless of age, who challenge themselves to master different steps and routines and increase flexibility. Students have opportunities to perform in Eisteddfods and other College events.


Other opportunities

Unplugged 

Unplugged is a tech crew club where students set up sound equipment and lighting for College events. Students also work in conjunction with the RE team and organise sound for Mass, assemblies etc.

Debating 

Students have the opportunity to join a debating team to compete against other schools around Brisbane.