VCE Exams
Our Units 3 & 4 VCE Music and VCE VET Music students recently completed their performance exams. Each student presented a 25-minute recital to an independent panel of VCAA assessors, who travelled to Padua to conduct the assessments.
These performances were supported by a remarkable group of student volunteers who formed the backing bands, demonstrating exceptional musicianship, maturity, and generosity of spirit. In total, more than 30 students were involved, with many assessed students also stepping up to assist their peers.
Results for these performance exams will be released alongside ATAR scores on 11 December. We wish every performer the very best of luck and congratulate them on their dedication and hard work.
Graduation Mass & Senior Assembly
On Monday 20 October, we farewelled our Year 12 students at the annual Graduation Mass and Senior Assembly, celebrating six years of commitment, creativity, and growth.
Music in the Spirit, led by Mrs Jodie Williams and Ms Sannia, provided the liturgical music for the occasion, including the much-loved Parody Song — a Padua tradition where a popular song is transformed into a humorous and heartfelt farewell. The entire gymnasium was delighted by Brian Robinson’s surprise performance of the worm on stage!
We also celebrated this year’s outstanding music award recipients:
• VCE Music Prize: Sam Boyden
• VCE VET Music Prize: Emily McGough
• Senior Musician of the Year: Sam Boyden – for his remarkable musicianship, leadership, generosity, and his perfect score of 50 in VCE VET Music (2024).
• Performing Arts Award: Liam McAloon, who impressed the audience with a dynamic rendition of “My Shot” from Hamilton.
Congratulations to all our graduating musicians for their achievements and lasting contributions to the Padua music community.
