Arts and Activities

Chess (Years 7 - 12)
Students compete once a fortnight in an inter-school competition

Future Problem Solving (Years 7 - 12)
Students work through problems for inter-school competition

Music Ensembles and Choirs

Choirs

Concert Choir (Years 7 – 12) Is open to all students who enjoy singing
Arrupe Vocal Ensemble (Years 7 – 12) Is an intermediate group specialising in singing in harmony. Entry is by audition only.
Senior Vocal Ensemble (Years 9 – 12) Is an advanced group specialising in singing in harmony. Entry is by audition only.

String Ensembles

Bellarmine String Ensemble (Years 7 – 9) Is a beginner to intermediate group for string players only.
Ignatius Orchestra (Years 7 – 12) Is a full orchestra open to players of orchestral instruments
Senior Chamber Players (Years 10 – 12) Is an advanced string quartet#
Cello Ensemble (Years 7 – 12) Is open to all players of the Cello
Guitar Ensemble (Years 7 – 12) Is open to all players of the Guitar

Jazz Ensembles

Bellarmine Stage Band (Years 7 – 10) Is an intermediate ensemble specialising in Big Band music. Entry is by audition only
Senior Stage Band (Years 10 – 12) Is an advanced ensemble specialising in Big Band music. Entry is by audition only#

Concert Bands

Bellarmine Concert Band (Years 7 – 11) Is an intermediate ensemble
Senior Concert Band (Years 10 – 12) Is an advanced ensemble#

Other Small Ensembles

From time-to-time other small ensembles are formed as the demand becomes obvious. This may include but are not necessarily limited to:
Percussion Ensemble
Saxophone Ensemble
Brass Ensemble

Orator Eloquens (Years 7 – 12)

This society encompasses both Debating and Public Speaking with regular competitions held throughout Terms 2 & 3

Philosophy Club (Years 7 – 12)

Students work as a group discussing philosophical topics and build toward competition in the Philosothon

STIGIT – Saint Ignatius Information Technology (Years 7 – 12)

This group allows students to explore various elements of media and technology through various channels.

Photography
Design
Robotics
Coding

The Homegroup (a “news” broadcast for the College Community)

Theatre

College Musical * (Years 7- 11)

Held biennially, the next production will be in 2023. Allowing students to explore performance through acting, singing, dancing and technical elements.

Theatre Arts* (Years 7 – 11)

Held biennially, the next production will be in 2022. Allowing students to explore elements of theatrical production.

Tournament of Minds (Years 7 – 12)

Students work in teams toward competition.

* Courses are held every alternate year.
# Some exceptions apply for students outside of the year levels stated.

Contact Information

Mr Aaron Dohse
Coordinator of Arts and Activities
A.Dohse@ignatius.sa.edu.au
8334 9430