NAPA News - Week 4, Term 3, 2024

NAPA News
Written By Kim Reynolds

August is here! Which means our busiest month has begun. This weekend saw our Pre-Senior Acting class hit the stage with ‘The Con’, and our 12’s Small Group Team performed at The Flow City Convention at Miami Marketta. The next two weeks will be filled with Gold Coast Eisteddfod Group sections and then finally we will see our Senior Tread the Boards class in the Australian Classic ‘Picnic at Hanging Rock’. What a busy time!

The Con

Congratulations to our Pre-Senior Actors for their outstanding performances over the weekend. After having a change of directors mid-year, the kids and Miss Amy pulled together and staged a wonderful production. We were excited to have Miss Jane in the audience on Saturday night, and she was also so proud of everyone.

12s team at flow city convention

A massive thank you to Miss Mandy for organising this opportunity for our 12’s Small Group Team. The team performed their award-winning routine ‘Heaven’ choreographed by Maddison Clay and Greta Brinsley. It was an excellent experience for our students who encountered their first “small stage, no rehearsal” experience. A great lesson for our dancers who will find this happens a lot in our industry when performing gigs at outside events. Miss Kim has danced on many a tiny stage in her career and I’m sure this won’t be the last time our young dancers experience it. Being an adaptable dancer and performer is so important and the kids did us proud with their performance.

Congratulations to Miss Mandy and her group The Tap Society (which included our students Hannah, Jasmine and Caitlynn) who performed in the senior showcase. What an incredible performance. Well done ladies!

Picnic at hanging rock

Tickets for Picnic at Hanging Rock are now on sale! We can’t wait to see our Senior Actors bring this Australian Classic to life. Miss Cilla and her class have been working hard on this one and it’s already looking amazing. Tickets are limited so get in quick!

PURCHASE TICKETS

Gold coast eisteddfod groups

A big “chookas” to our dance teams who will begin competing on Friday with our smallest cherubs up first. We can’t wait to see you all up on stage doing what you do best!

PURCHASE VIEWING TICKETS

Winter Uniforms

Due to popular demand, we have re-opened orders for our Winter Uniforms and Basic T’s. These can be ordered through your portal. Don’t forget to also secure your NAPA jibbits from reception before they sell out!

Have a great week everyone!

Kim and The NAPA Team

Production Dates

 

BROADWAY BOUND EXTENSION
JULY 11-14

BROADWAY TWEENS
SEPTEMBER 12-14

BROADWAY BOUND
OCTOBER 17-20

BROADWAY KIDS
NOVEMBER 8-10

PRE-SENIOR TREAD THE BOARDS
AUGUST 2-3

SENIOR TREAD THE BOARDS
AUGUST 23-24

SENIOR COLLEGE PLAY
OCTOBER 24-25

Dance Concert at HOTA
NOVEMBER 29

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NAPA News - Week 9, Term 3, 2026
NAPA News - Week 9, Term 3, 2026

Welcome back to another busy week at NAPA!

Firstly, apologies that there was no newsletter last week. Between moving house and focusing on our production of Bring It On, things were certainly a little hectic!

A huge congratulations to the entire Bring It On cast, crew and creative team on a fantastic season. We are incredibly proud of the hard work, energy and commitment that went into bringing this production to the stage. Thank you also to everyone who supported the show, whether backstage, front of house or in the audience cheering on our wonderful performers.

Our regular timetable is back to normal this week. However, there will be some timetable changes next week, so please ensure you carefully read the updated schedule that was emailed out. Staying on top of studio correspondence helps everything run smoothly during these busy production weeks.

Thank you, as always, for taking the time to read the newsletter and stay connected with everything happening at NAPA!

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NAPA News - Week 7, Term 3, 2026
NAPA News - Week 7, Term 3, 2026

What a huge few weeks it has been at NAPA! Our competition season has certainly kept us busy, and we are incredibly proud of the way our students have represented the studio. Beyond the results, it has been wonderful to see the growth, teamwork, resilience and support for one another that comes from getting out on stage and putting all that hard work into practice. A massive congratulations to every student who performed, and a big thank you to our teachers and families for everything that goes on behind the scenes to make these weeks possible.

And there is certainly no slowing down just yet! We are now heading into an exciting few weeks of productions, with Bring It On and The Jungle Book Kids both getting ready to hit the stage. There is so much happening across the studio, and we can’t wait to see all of that rehearsal-room work come to life!

A little reminder as we head into production season: there will be some changes to our regular timetable during production weeks to accommodate rehearsals, performances and staff commitments. Please keep a close eye on your emails and studio correspondence, as we will communicate any class changes, cancellations or adjustments as early as possible.

It’s a busy time of year, but also one of our favourites with lots of opportunities to perform, learn, support our NAPA friends and celebrate what our students have been working towards. Thank you, as always, for staying on top of communication and for being part of our wonderful NAPA community.

Now, onto this week’s news!

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NAPA News - Week 6, Term 3, 2026
NAPA News - Week 6, Term 3, 2026

As we head into another busy few weeks at NAPA, we just wanted to take a moment to check in with our wonderful NAPA families.

With productions, classes, rehearsals, events and plenty happening behind the scenes, there is always a lot going on! We know our families have busy lives too, so we really appreciate you taking the time to read our newsletter and stay connected with everything happening across NAPA.

A gentle reminder to please keep an eye on your emails, parent portal and other NAPA correspondence. There are often important dates, reminders, opportunities and information shared throughout the term, and staying on top of these communications helps everything run as smoothly as possible for everyone.

As always, thank you for your continued support of NAPA and, most importantly, for supporting your young performers. We are incredibly proud of what our students are achieving and love being able to share their successes, experiences and milestones with you.

So, grab a cuppa and have a read through this week's newsletter … there is plenty to celebrate!

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NAPA News - Week 5, Term 3, 2026
NAPA News - Week 5, Term 3, 2026

Welcome to Week 5 of Term 3!

This weekend we saw our Performance Team perform at their first Gold Coast Eisteddfod event in choirs and dance groups. We are so proud of everyone and how they performed, on and off the stage.

This week we have Pre-senior Tread the Boards class hitting the stage with their play So Much To Tell You. This is a deeply moving play and the cherubs are doing such an amazing job with it. If you haven’t booked yet, get in quick!

Wishing everyone a fantastic week ahead!

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NAPA News - Week 4, Term 3, 2026
NAPA News - Week 4, Term 3, 2026

Welcome to Week 4 of Term 3!

This weekend we saw our Performance Team students take to the stage and what a show it was! The kids all did so well, with many of our seniors being in every second number. They took every quick change in their stride and our backstage helpers later commented on how well they all did backstage. Not only making their quick changes, but also helping and supporting their team mates through theirs. What a joy to receive this feedback from our helpers. We are so proud of you all.

This week we begin GCE groups with our College choir and then move to The Star to begin dance groups. Rehearsals for all of our plays and musicals are well underway, so make sure you are staying on top of all correspondence, as it is a busy few weeks ahead!

Wishing everyone a fantastic week ahead!

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NAPA News - Week 2, Term 3, 2026
NAPA News - Week 2, Term 3, 2026

Welcome to Week 2 of Term 3!

What an incredible start to the term it has been! In just one week, we've celebrated our first dance competition of the season and wrapped up our powerful production of Jagged Little Pill. I couldn't be prouder of our students, staff, volunteers, and families, who have all contributed to such a successful and memorable start to the term.

As exciting as these milestones have been, they're only the beginning! Term 3 is always one of our busiest, with dance competitions, productions, examinations, performances, special events, and plenty of exciting opportunities for our students to learn and grow. While the calendar can seem full, it's these experiences that help shape our students into confident, resilient, and well-rounded performers.

With so much happening, I'd encourage all families to regularly check the NAPA Calendar to ensure you're up to date with important dates throughout Terms 3 and 4. It's also important to keep an eye on your emails and any communication from your teachers regarding extra rehearsals, timetable adjustments, costume requirements, or performance information.

Thank you, as always, for your ongoing support. It takes a wonderful community to make everything we do possible, and we're so grateful to have such committed families alongside us.

Wishing everyone a fantastic week ahead. Let's keep the momentum going!

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NAPA News - Week 9, Term 2, 2026
NAPA News - Week 9, Term 2, 2026

As Week 9 comes to an end, we head into our final week of Term 2. The year is well and truly flying by, which is a reminder for us all to take each day as it comes and enjoy the journey we are on together. Little improvements being made each day, goals being achieved, challenges being overcome, and confidence growing are often the moments that matter most. While it can be easy to focus on the destination, it is the consistent effort, resilience, and commitment shown along the way that truly shape our students into the artists and people they are becoming.

As we move towards the end of another busy and rewarding term, I encourage our students and families to take a moment to reflect on how far they have come. Every class attended, every rehearsal completed, every new skill learned, and every obstacle faced has contributed to their growth. We are incredibly proud of the dedication our students continue to show and look forward to finishing the term strongly together.

A reminder to check in with the NAPA calendar to ensure you are on top of dates for term 3 and 4 moving forward. Also double check any correspondence from teachers regarding extra rehearsals or changes to class times.

Have a wonderful week all!

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NAPA News - Week 8, Term 2, 2026
NAPA News - Week 8, Term 2, 2026

Week 8 is done and we are inching towards those school holidays. Before then we still have lots to achieve so keep those vitamins up, stay dry and take care of yourselves. There is still a lot of illness about, so please keep your child home if they are contagious, but be sure to fill in the absentee section in your parent portal.

Due to popular demand we have released uniforms for sale again, along with launching some brand new items. The website is live for orders and I will update with images once I receive the photos from our recent photo shoot. See below for more information.

Have a wonderful week all!

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