From the CAPA Department - 2025 MISA Drama Day
SFCC Drama Students Shine at the 2025 MISA Drama Day.
The MISA Drama Day held at Broughton Anglican College on the 9th of April Term 1, was a joyful and rewarding experience for Year 9 and Year 10 Drama students. Ms Castagnella and Mrs Melendez were proud to accompany the Drama students, who represented SFCC with creativity, enthusiasm, and professionalism. The students collaborated eagerly with other students from across the diocese, embracing new challenges and showcasing their talents throughout the day.
As part of the day’s activities, a playbuilding workshop was co-led by Ms Castagnella and Mrs Melendez. The session focused on using visual stimuli and questioning techniques as springboards for devised performance. Through tableau, movement, voice, sound, and physicality, students explored and developed ideas that communicated rich dramatic meaning. Mrs Melendez appreciated the chance to return to her drama roots for the day, relishing the opportunity to observe such inventive and distinctive student work.
Ms Castagnella reflected on the energy of the event, describing it as a day filled with creativity, collaboration, and meaningful learning. She was inspired by how the SFCC students embraced the challenge of devising theatre in new environments, forming thoughtful and engaging performances. The workshop was not only vibrant and energetic, but also provided students with the chance to deepen their confidence, expressiveness, and playbuilding skills.
Here are some of our students reflecting on the success of the day.
“It was a very good experience to collaborate with different students of varying ages and schools. It was nice to learn the ways of forming theatre. I loved working as an ensemble and accepting everyone’s ideas”
Ayesha L, Year 9 Drama
Hannah A, Year 10 Drama
MISA Drama Day was a powerful reminder of the role the arts play in developing creative, confident, and collaborative learners. Our students not only represented SFCC with distinction, but also grew as young artists, thinkers, and collaborators. Events like these enrich our school cultural landscape and inspire our students to think beyond the classroom walls. I commend all our students and extend my gratitude to the staff who made this experience possible. We look forward to seeing even more of our students shine in future opportunities.
Mr Najee Tannous
CAPA Leader of Learning
Ms Anna Castagnella
Drama Teacher
Mrs Elizabeth Melendez
English Teacher