Salesian College Sunbury students took the stage for the school’s annual talent show and performing arts day.
Students demonstrated their talents and their skills in music, arts, dance, and drama on Thursday, September 5, for the college’s annual Salesians Got Talent and MADD (music, arts, dance, drama) Day.
Salesian College Sunbury performing arts assistant and alumnus Adam Lyman said that the MADD Day “is kind of like athletics day but for performing arts.”
“It gives performing arts students a chance to show their talent, and like athletics day, gives people who haven’t given it a go before give something new a go,” Mr Lyman said.
“One thing I remember from the day was a student who was a bit more of a sporty kid, and not someone who would normally enjoy this stuff, and he came up to me and he shook my hand and said ‘this is a genuinely good show, I’m really enjoying it’,” he said.
Salesian College Sunbury instrumental coordinator Donna Cicero said that the day was a success, also crediting the work of the college’s performing arts coordinator Alicia Verso.
“The talents were amazing, and it brings such a big smile to a lot of these kids because their passions are actually exposed to the public … being on a big stage and the building of confidence is very rewarding for these students.”
Salesian College Sunbury principal Mark Brockhus said that the day celebrates students’ hard work and strengthens a sense of community in the school.
“Our students continue to amaze us with their talents, creativity, and enthusiasm,” Mr Brockhus said.
Oscar Parry
