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Matraville’s own Sacred Heart Primary School Choir will take centre stage as they compete in the finals of the prestigious 2024 Sydney Eisteddfod Australasian Choral Championship.

The event, set to begin at 7:00 p.m. on 22 June at The Concourse Concert Hall in Chatswood, promises a night of exceptional musical performances.

Sacred Heart Primary School’s choir has earned its place among the top contenders in the junior category of the John Lamble Foundation Australasian Championship for Youth Choirs. They will join other elite groups, including St Luke’s Grammar School Infant Choir from Dee Why, Meriden Year 5-6 Choir from Strathfield, Cheltenham Girls’ High School Vocal Ensemble from Cheltenham, and Roseville College Junior School Years 5 & 6 Nightingales Choir from Roseville.

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The senior category, competing for the Sydney Eisteddfod Australasian Open Choral Championship and the Blake, Blanchard & Pillington Award, features a similarly impressive lineup. Finalists include Evolution Vocal Ensemble from Blacktown, Newcastle Chamber Choir, St Mary’s Parents & Friends Choir from Lane Cove, Northern Beaches Chorus from Belrose, and Meriden Senior Singers from Strathfield.

This year’s competition has showcased a diverse array of choirs, ranging from infant and primary groups to community and show choirs, each performing a mix of Australian and traditional songs. The heats were an engaging lead-up to the finals because vibrant choreography enhanced many of these performances.

The Choral Championships highlight the harmonious blend of voices across different age groups, captivating audiences with the sheer power and beauty of mass singing. The John Lamble Foundation Australasian Championship for Youth Choirs, encompassing performers from Kindergarten through Year 12, is particularly significant as it nurtures young talent and encourages a lifelong love of music.

Meanwhile, the Sydney Eisteddfod Australasian Open Choral Championship presents a platform for diverse choral groups, including community choirs, show choirs, and vocal ensembles to showcase their skills.

Participation in the Sydney Eisteddfod is not just about competition. It is a process that helps choirs refine their pieces, gain performance experience, and receive valuable feedback from expert adjudicators such as Sam Allchurch and Luke Byrne. This experience fosters a sense of unity and accomplishment among choir members, enhancing their connection and cohesion through communal singing.

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As the Sacred Heart Primary School Choir from Matraville prepares for their performance, the community eagerly anticipates their moment in the spotlight. This event underscores the importance of music in bringing people together, celebrating talent, and enriching the cultural landscape of Sydney.

Tickets for the finals are available, and the evening promises to be a memorable celebration of choral excellence. The Sacred Heart Primary School Choir’s participation is a significant achievement, reflecting the dedication and hard work of the young singers and their commitment to musical excellence.

Published Date 20-June-2024

Did you know that Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School Matraville, the newest primary school in the Eastern Suburbs, has been fast-tracked to open one year ahead of its schedule?

By January 2023, the amalgamated Catholic primary schools of St Agnes in Matraville and the Our Lady of the Annunciation in Pagewood will be called the Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, maintaining the Matraville site as the campus. The site will have over 420 students with two classes each from Kindergarten to Year 6.

According to Sydney Catholic Schools, the amalgamation warrants “contemporary, flexible, multi-use spaces to support modern learning practices” where both schools will transition as one institution with one identity and equal access to the new building.

The said building is geared for completion by the end of 2022 with 12 new learning spaces and a canteen. Development, however, will still continue as Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School Matraville will incorporate a bigger outdoor space, an Early Learning Centre, and shared parish and school facilities.

“We’re very excited to see the Sacred Heart community realised ahead of schedule,” Tony Farley, the Executive Director of Sydney Catholic Schools, said.

“We trust our students will enjoy the adventure of new facilities, classmates, teachers and new learning experiences.

“This master plan is a multi-million-dollar investment in education that will allow students to thrive in a dynamic and faith-filled environment and become the next generation of change-makers in their communities.”

Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School Matraville — Photo Credit: Sydney Catholic Schools

The name Sacred Heart was chosen for the amalgamated schools as it’s the founding order for both St Agnes and the Our Lady of the Annunciation.

“Parents have responded very positively to the early amalgamation: they especially loved the new uniforms and school name which keeps the charism of both schools alive,” Sacred Heart Principal Rosemary Andre said. “We’re very excited about the new resources and opportunities for collaboration and excellent teaching and learning ahead. We also look forward to creating a new vision for the school in consultation with staff, parents and students.”

For enrolment enquiries, phone 0476 183 408 or email info@shmatraville.catholic.edu.au.

Meanwhile, the Pagewood site will transition into a secondary co-educational school for Champagnat Catholic College. The institution will welcome its first female Year 7 students in 2023.

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