Deep within the collective heart of St Virgil’s beats a pulse, a spark, a crackle of creativity!
Mark Friday 22 September in your calendars and be a part of this showcase displaying the talents of our boys and the spirit of the College. This year, the event continues to grow to include even more to see, do and eat!
Further information will be shared on the website, social media and in The Star newsletter.
Location
The 2023 event will highlight even more of our expansive Austins Ferry campus. We will not only showcase our undeniable SVC spirit and talent at Choomalaka, but also some of our new facilities!
Junior School performances will begin in the Joyce Performance Centre, with additional performances, artwork and displays in both levels of the newly completed Doyle Wing. Follow the driveway down past the Joyce Performance Centre to find the food trucks and fire pits, and into the Callan Centre courtyard for food stalls. The Callan Centre and airbridge will remain closed for this event.
Please note there will be no access via the Quad.
Schedule
The event will run from 5.30 pm - 8.00 pm.
Several performances will be showcased throughout the evening in a variety of locations. Please refer to the below schedule for Junior School students.
Kindergarten & Prep Students
- Arrival at Senior Campus: 5.15 pm
- Move to Joyce Performance Centre: 5.20 pm
- Performance: 5.35 pm
- Finish: 5.50 pm
Year 1, 3 & Year 4 Students
- Arrive at Senior Campus: 5.15 pm
- Move to Music area of Joyce Performance Centre (down the driveway underneath the JPC Foyer): 5.20 pm
- Year 1 Performance: 5.55 pm
- Year 3 Performance: 6:05 pm
- Year 4 Performance: 6.10 pm
- Finish: 6.15 pm
Year 5 & Year 6 Students
- Arrive at the Senior Campus and move to ‘Green Room’ in new Doyle Wing to drop off instruments: 5.30 pm (there will be signs!)
- Return to the Green Room: 6.00 pm
- Year 5 Performance on Terrace: 6.15 pm
- JS Choir in Courtyard: 6.25 pm
- Year 6 Performance on Terrace: 6:30 pm
- Combined JS and SS Choir in Courtyard: 6.40 pm
- Finish: 6.45 pm
Plan Your Dinner!
Thanks to our Parents & Friends Association. Food stalls will be located between our new buildings in the courtyard - follow the driveway past the food trucks to the Callan Centre and Doyle Wing.
Cash and card facilities are available. Small notes and coins are kindly requested.
Food Trucks
Fried & Loaded, Davey Street Garage, Robbie's Woodfired Pizzas and Ruby & Ava have been confirmed for Choomalaka! Loaded fries and po'boys, dumplings and bao buns, woodfired pizzas and a selection of hot beverages will complement the P&F food stalls. Thank you again to our Parents & Friends Association for arranging these additional food options.
Compost Bins
Generously donated by Veolia, compost bins will be at the event! Please be responsible for your waste and use the bins with bright green lids for food waste, serviettes and compostable plates and cutlery. If you are unsure which bin to use, our friendly parent volunteers will be on hand to help.
Refillable Water Bottles
In efforts to reduce waste, please bring your own refillable water bottle to the event. A water fountain can be found in the Callan Centre courtyard (where you will also find our P&F food stalls) or ask at the Boomalaka Bar/specialty shake stall for a refill.
First Aid
First Aid will be located on the upper level of the Doyle Wing. Our Food Stall volunteers can also contact our First Aiders directly if required.
Car Parking
Please use the designated car parks and follow instructions from the parking attendants. Overflow parking can be found on the basketball courts.
Card and Cash
Coins and small notes are requested. EFTPOS facilities are also available.
