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What’s on
A snapshot of the school and performing arts calendar at The McDonald College for the year.
Events listed below that have a link to the Box Office are open to everyone. We encourage prospective students and families considering enrolling at the College to attend one of the upcoming events to experience first-hand what can be achieved when we work as a team.
If you are looking for information about Open Days or Auditions, please visit the Apply section of our website.
Current students, families and friends looking for the most current information about all school events (not just performing arts) should check the School Calendar in the Portal.
January
- International Summer School 2025
13 – 17 January 2025
See photos - 3 Day Holiday Drama Workshop
20 – 22 January 2025
See photos
February
- PA rehearsals commence
- AICES Girls Tennis
13 February - AICES Boys Tennis
14 February - Yrs 7 – 12 Instrumental & Vocal Competitions
25 - 26 February - Secondary School Swimming Carnival
28 February
March
- CDSSA Swimming
06 March - CDSSA 15s & Opens Netball Championships
10 March - Prefects' Concert
14 March - Junior School Instrumental & Vocal Competitions
17 March - CDSSA Tennis Championships (15s and Opens)
24 March - GRIP Leadership Junior School
27 March - Junior School Athletics Carnival
28 March
April
- Junior School Grandparent’s Day
04 April - Yr 7 – 11 Brainstorm Productions ‘Verbal Combat’
10 April - Junior School Easter Hat Parade
11 April
May
- P/F Mother’s Day Stall
08 May - Junior School Music Solos Evening
12 May - Yrs 7 – 10 ToolBox Session
16 May - Yrs 10 - 12 Featured Artist Auditions
21 May - Dance Choreographic Evening
20 May - Yr 7 – 9 Musical Theatre ‘Mini Musical'
22 May - Principal’s Dinner
24 May - Primary Acting Production
28 May - AICES Cross Country
29 May
June
- A Midsummer Night’s Dream
03 – 07 June - Junior Acting Production
11 – 12 June - Secondary Athletics Carnival
13 June - Senior Musical Theatre Production: Chicago
18 – 21 June - Junior Music Showcase
24 June - Yrs 7 – 9 Music Showcase
25 June - Senior Music Showcase
26 June
July
- Ballet: Coppélia
23 – 26 July - HSC Dance Showing
30 July
August
- HSC Music Showing
20 August - CDSSA Athletics
21 August - Junior School Book Week Parade
22 August - Art & Design Show
22 - 23 August
September
- Year 5/6 Canberra/Snowy Mountains Camp
3 – 5 September - P/F Father’s Day Stall
4 September - HSC Drama Showing
8 September - AICES Athletics
9 September - High Performance Season
22 - 27 September - Yr 6 & Yr 12 Graduation Ball
28 September
October
- HSC Examinations
16 Oct - 10 Nov - Year 11 Crossroads Camp
29 – 31 October
November
- Yrs 7 – 9 Love Bites Workshop
21 November - Junior School Disco
21 November - Yrs 7 – 11 Composition Evening
25 November - Yrs 7 – 11 Music Showcase
26 November - Dance Choreographic Evening
27 November - Evening of Classical Ballet
29 November
December
- Yrs 7 – 11 Musical Theatre Cabaret
02 December - Acting Student Led Productions
03 - 04 December - Junior School Swimming Carniva
05 December - Secondary School Christmas Concer
09 December - Junior School Speech Day & Secondary School Speech Night
11 December