Our vibrant Arts Department offers a wide variety of Arts Programs for students outside of the standard curriculum.
Music
Students can learn to play instruments and perform in groups, including Rock Bands. They can even play on the School's colourful piano when it is rolled out into the quadrangle in summer! Students all love to sing along with tunes from their peers!
- Instrumental Music Lessons Offered (Individual or Group)
- Woodwind: Flute, Clarinet, Bass Clarinet, Oboe, Saxophone
- Brass: French Horn, Trumpet, Trombone, Baritone Horn, Euphonium, Tuba
- Strings: Violin, Viola, Cello, Double Bass, Modern Acoustic/Electric Guitar, Classical Guitar, Bass Guitar, Banjo (Irish/Bluegrass), Mandolin, Ukulele
- Other: Piano, Percussion including Drum Kit, Voice
- Instrumental Ensembles To Join
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- Vocal Ensembles To Join
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- Bands To Join
- Junior School Rock Band
- Middle School Rock Band
- Year 2 Strings Program
- St Mark’s gives nine months of free tuition and instrument hire to all students in Year 2 for violin, viola or cello.
- Year 5 Band Program - The Music Department offers one year of discounted tuition on selected band instruments to Year 5 students, and one year of free instrument hire to Year 6 students.
View the amazing opportunities on offer in our Music Program videos:
- ASC Schools Concert 2023
- Viva Ritmo Voices Perform at the Fremantle Choral Eisteddfod 2023
- Middle School Ensemble Eisteddfod 2023
- A Cappella Exposure 2022
MUSIC HANDBOOKS
Please find below the essential guides and handbooks for the Music Ensembles and the Music Program at St Mark's:
- Primary Music Ensemble
- Secondary Music Ensemble
- Ensemble Rehearsal Schedule
- Instrumental Music Handbook
- Instrumental Enrolment Form
- Instrumental Withdrawal Form
Visual Arts
- Art Club for Junior Students - Develop art skills with other creative students and participate in the City of Joondalup's Annual Lantern Parade. Niche Art Clubs operate based on student interests for example 'Interior Design' Club.
- Art Club for Middle and Senior Students - Work on independent or group projects. Students have previously built a six metre-long sea dragon puppet, sewn bunting and created their own musical instruments!
Performing Arts
- Annual Musical Production for Upper Primary, Middle and Senior School students. Students can participate as actors, singers and/or dancers on stage, front of house or backstage with our thriving Tech Club and Wardrobe / Hair & Make-up Club.
- Popular past stage productions have included Beauty & The Beast, Cabaret, The Jungle Book, The Sound of Music, The Addams Family and many more!
- Senior School Productions are magnificent events aimed at those who are studying Drama.
- Junior School students can opt-in for Drama Club.
- Secondary School students can join the Rise Up: Musical Theatre Club
- View our Drama video here.
Dance
- Junior School 'Glee Club' for singing and dancing enthusiasts.
- Middle and Senior School House Activity option for dancers.
- House Performance Night - an annual event showcasing student talent.
- View our Dance video here.
Media
- Photography and Digital Design students gain real-life experience by taking photos and videos at School events before editing for publications.