Our students have once again shone brightly at the Border District Eisteddfod, showcasing their incredible talent, creativity, and teamwork across a wide range of drama and performance categories. From our youngest performers in Prep to our seasoned secondary students, the results speak volumes about the dedication and enthusiasm of our school community.

The Prep class made a remarkable impression, receiving two prestigious awards:

• Betty Paine Award for Choral Recitation (P–2)
• Margaret Osborne Encouragement Award for Most Promising Choral Recitation (All Ages)

In individual recitation, Laura Brunkhorst earned a fantastic 2nd Place.

Individual Recitation Highlights

Year 1

• 1st: Fergus Ferrier, Roxy Potter
• 2nd: Isla Watson, Axel Harrison
• 3rd: Samuel Heidrich
• Highly Commended: Angus Maughan

Year 2

• 1st: Martin Brunckhorst, Lucy Dunn
• 2nd: Evie Muller, Jamie Herbert
• 3rd: Callum Bobby, Hiro Herrara
• Highly Commended: Ivy Garland, Sabine Blaxland, Aria Sutton, Abbie Jurd, Henry Oliver

Poem in Pairs

• Year 1 & 2: Lachlan Gasparin & Charlie Wilshire
• Year 4: Georgia Robinson & Poppy Wilshire

Duologues

• Year 4: Charlotte Gasparin & Poppy Wilshire

Group Drama Performances

Year 3 & 4

• ‘Granny’s at the Movies’ – Georgia Robinson, Catherine Scudamore, Rebecca Savio, Georgia Brunkhorst
  ‘Wedding Disaster’ – Poppy Wilshire, Mia Vedalago, Charlotte Gasparin, Ava Stanford
• ‘The Fancy Restaurant’ – Annie Collett, Virginia Preston, Macey Pearce, Sara Sullivan
  ‘Water Bottle Woes’ – Alex Sunderland, Jack Verri, Lachie Evans
• ‘Busy Hairdresser’ – Joyce Petzler, Grace Patterson, Bonnie Elliot-Roberts
•  Highly Commended: ‘At the Zoo’, ‘At the Pet Shop’, ‘The Pet Shop’, ‘The Pizza Shop’

Year 5

• ‘Trouble at Rose Villa’ – Tom Maughan, Chloe Johnson, Eva Jurd, Phoebe Torrens
• ‘Hunt for Treasure’ – Atticus Heads, Oliver Tuvukica, Silas Corrin, Mason Garland
• ‘Shoplifting’ – Hendrix Jax, William Bates, Elijah
• Highly Commended: ‘Spooky Hairdresser’, ‘Lolly Thief’

Special Awards

• Recitation Champion (Prep–Yr 2): Roxy Potter
• Adjudicator’s Award: Catherine Scudamore, Georgia Robinson, Georgia Brunckhorst, Rebecca Savio

Secondary School Achievements

Debating
Congratulations to our Year 8, 10, 11, and 12 teams for winning their debates!

Battle of the Bands

• People’s Choice: Paper Sons – Billy Skuse, Patrick Roberts, William Roberts, Frank Barker, Tom Telfer
• Overall Winner: Cool Burn featuring Liam Telfer

Strings & Vocal Excellence

String Ensemble
Our Primary Age String Small Instrumental Group received Highly Commended with glowing feedback from the adjudicators. A huge congratulations to all involved!

Solo String Performers
In the String Solo 12 Years & Under (Fewer than 18 Months Tuition) and String Solo 9 Years & Under categories, every St Joseph’s student who competed received a placing!

Choirs
Our choirs had a spectacular day at the Eisteddfod:

• Tiny Tots Choir – 1st Place and Champion Trophy
• Year 3–6 Choir – 1st Place and Champion Choir Trophy
• Small Group Vocal Ensemble (18 students) – 1st Place and Champion Trophy

We also want to acknowledge the many students who are competing in the Eisteddfod outside of school events. We wish each and every one of you the very best – your passion and dedication are inspiring.

Our students always do our school proud – both on and off the stage. 

Congratulations to all on your incredible efforts and achievements!