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What’s on
A snapshot of the school and performing arts calendar at The McDonald College for the year.
Events listed below that have a link to the Box Office are open to everyone. We encourage prospective students and families considering enrolling at the College to attend one of the upcoming events to experience first-hand what can be achieved when we work as a team.
If you are looking for information about Open Days or Auditions, please visit the Apply section of our website.
Current students, families and friends looking for the most current information about all school events (not just performing arts) should check the School Calendar in the Portal.
December
- Secondary Christmas Concert 03 December 2024
- Junior School Speech Day 05 December 2024
- Secondary School Speech Night 05 December 2024
January
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International Summer School 2025
13 – 17 January 2025
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3 Day Holiday Drama Workshop
20 – 22 January 2025
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HSC Drama Monologue Masterclass
23 – 24 January 2025
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February
- PA rehearsals commence
- AICES Girls Tennis 19 February
- AICES Boys Tennis 20 February
- GRIP Leadership Conference Yrs 5 - 6 29 February
March
- CDSSA Tennis Championships 06 March
- Prefects' Concert 08 March
- Junior & Secondary Instrumental and Vocal Competitions 25 - 27 March
- Junior School Easter Hat Parade 28 March
April
- Years 7 – 9 Music Showcase: Flying Solo 02 April
- Years 10 – 12 Music Showcase: Cover Me This 03 April
- Indochina Immersive Trip 09 – 22 April
- Junior School Athletics Carnival 12 April
May
- P&F Mother’s Day Stall 9 May
- Grandparent's Day 10 May
- Yrs 5 – 6 Camp 15 – 17 May
- Junior Music Solos Concert 20 May
- Yrs 10 - 12 Featured Artist Auditions 21 May
- Junior Music Showcase: Happy Days: The Best of the 60s 22 May
- Yrs 7 - 9 Featured Artist Auditions 23 May
- Senior Acting Production: Stupid F@&king Bird 28 – 30 May
June
- Senior Musical Theatre Production: A Chorus Line 05 – 08 June
- Yrs 7 - 9 Acting Production: Peach Tree Smash Cut 12 – 13 June
- Secondary Athletics Carnival 14 June
- Senior Music Showcase at Doltone House 18 June
- Yrs 10 – 12 Acting: Noises Off 19 – 22 June
- Dance & SCD Streams Choreographic Evening TBC
- Junior Music Showcase 26 June
July
- The Nutcracker 24 – 27 July
- Junior Acting Production: The Kids that fell into a Book 30 – 31 July
August
- HSC Dance Showing 01 August
- Poetry Recital Competition 12 August 2024
- HSC Music Showing 21 August 2024
- Art & Design Show 23 – 24 August 2024
September
- Dance and Senior Contemporary Dance Choreographic Evening 3 September
- HSC Drama Showcase 11 September
- High Performance Season 23 – 28 September
- Graduation Breakfast & Assembly 27 September
- Graduation Ball 29 September
October
- HSC Examinations
- Performing Arts Experience Day 14 October
- Year 11 Crossroads Camp 30 October – 01 November
November
- An Evening of Classical Ballet 16 November
- Junior School Disco 22 November
-
Junior Music Solos Concert
25 November
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Dance & SCD Streams Choreographic Evening
26 November
FREE EVENT -
Yrs 7 – 11 Music Showcase - One Night Only
27 November
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Acting Stream’s Student Led Productions
28 November
BOOK TICKETS - Junior School Swimming Carnival 29 November
- After Hours Pre School Presentation 30 November