Newsletter February 2009.pub - Holy Cross Catholic Academy

Much has been happening with the Visual andPerforming Arts Department these past fewmonths. From the Woodbridge Fair, TalentNight, Arts Night, Grade 11 Drama Night to the New York City Trip, it has been a very busy firstsemester. Mr. Farro and Mrs. Facchini along with the Grade 11 & 12 Drama students have justcompleted a very successful 4 day run of “Into the Woods” at the York Catholic Centre for the PerformingArts in Thornhill...BRAVO! We wouldalso like to welcome Meaghan Ferrari, who will beteaching dance in the 2nd Semester.VISUAL ARTS & PHOTOGRAPHYThe visual arts and photography students did extremelywell at the Woodbridge Fair High SchoolArts Competition on Thanksgiving Weekend, 2008.Our student s placed 1st in 10 categories. Specialcongratulations goes to Anne Fucunla who’s Landscapeoil painting won Best in Show. Thanks toMrs. Stirpe who helped mat and frame the artwork for the show and of course, tothe talented students who participated.NEW YORK, NEW YORK!!!This year marked the 10th anniversary of the New York City ArtsTrip. Both Grade 11 and 12 art student attended the Novembertrip and I think it is safe to say “they had a great experience”.Besides going to the galleries, seeing the sights and shopping, wesaw two excellent Broadway shows, Young Frankenstein andBilly Elliott. Mrs. Stirpe and Mr. Testani were awesome chaperones.Much thanks goes to them for helping to make the busyitinerary run smoothly.John Austin from George Brown College came to our school late November to talk to any interested Grade 11or 12 visualart/photography students about portfolios. This is the third time John has come to Holy Cross and his workshops have provedinvaluable for those students wishing to pursue post-secondary studies in visual arts/photography.The Grade 12 Art Show has been postponed until the beginning of second Semester. The oil paintings of Mary and Jesus havetaken a lot longer to complete than originally thought. Upon completion they will be placed permanently above the display casesat opposite ends of the atrium and will be one of the main attractions of the Grade 12 Art Show.Joseph SwanekUPCOMING EVENTS:►Arts Night (May 7)Department Head►Grade 12 Visual Arts Night (Feb. 12 tentative) ►Grade 12 Drama Production (May 20, 21,22 & 23)►Talent Night (April 2)►Grade 11 Drama Night (April 15)►Chicago (Music/Drama Trip) (Apr. 24-27)►Grade 12 Photography Show (May 28)►Fashion Show (T.B.D.)►Music Competition at Ontario Place (June 12)Page 6