Congratulations to schools performing in this year’s Celebrate! Choirs at the Civic. Hosted by Aspire VoiceWorx, the diocesan vocal program, Celebrate! Choirs at the Civic is the annual primary school vocal showcase. Students took to the Civic Theatre stage, in a joyfully uplifting evening of music. Repertoire included traditional choral pieces and hymns as well as songs by The Beatles, John Paul Young, Taylor Swift and the Spice Girls. 

The performance at the Civic Theatre was a beautiful snapshot of our students' God given talents, and a beautiful way to share them with the community. With over 700 students performing in this year's showcase, Music and the Arts are definitely a strength in our school communities. 

Thank you to the teachers, school staff and leadership for supporting this initiative.  

Concert 1 Performing Schools (performance held Tuesday 10th June) 

St Patrick’s Primary School CESSNOCK 

St Joseph’s Primary School CHARLESTOWN 

Holy Cross Primary School GLENDALE 

St Therese’s Primary School NEW LAMBTON 

St Paul’s Primary School RUTHERFORD 

St Catherine’s Catholic College SINGLETON 

St Patrick’s Primary School WALLSEND 

VoiceWorx Lower Hunter 

Concert 2 Performing Schools (performance held Wednesday 11th June) 

St Joseph’s Primary School KILABEN BAY 

St James’ Primary School KOTARA SOUTH 

St Patrick’s Primary School LOCHINVAR 

St John the Baptist Primary School MAITLAND 

St Joseph’s Primary School MEREWETHER 

St Brigid’s Primary School RAYMOND TERRACE 

Our Lady of Lourdes Primary School TARRO 

St Mary’s Primary School WARNERS BAY 

VoiceWorx Lakes 

Feedback: 

“It was an awesome performance, my child enjoyed it so much- it helped boost their independence and confidence more”  

“Students felt so proud, going on stage in a beautiful theatre. They loved the lights and the audience. Memories which will make them feel special” 

“It was a triumph of showing and hearing the joy of singing - which was evident in the faces of the students how much they were enjoying themselves. A just reward for all the time put into rehearsals” 

“We honestly just hoped our child would get over their stage fright through this experience, and it was amazing to watch them brave it out there last night. They want to do more choir singing now”  

Jessica Lopez- Education Officer, Musical Director (Aspire)