From the Head of Culture
By Mr Kane McNally
Music Tour 2026
The 2026 Music Tour was one of the highlights of the year so far, with 47 students and six staff travelling to the Sunshine Coast for three days of music-making, collaboration and fun. Students relished the opportunity to spend time together, building relationships and camaraderie while participating in a range of valuable musical experiences.
Over the past five years, we have built strong relationships with two Sunshine Coast schools, and we were once again fortunate to collaborate with Siena Catholic College for a full day of workshops. We were also given the opportunity to perform for their primary students. A return visit to Stella Maris Primary School provided our students with the chance to work alongside younger musicians, offering feedback to junior ensembles while gaining valuable teaching experience of their own.
Other highlights included a Strike-Fest at the bowling alley, a trip to Sunshine Plaza to see the movie Toy Story 5, and plenty of time at the beach playing volleyball and cricket.
Sincere thanks to the staff who joined me and the students on the tour: Mr Kevin Camrass, Mrs Kelly Jensen, Mr Regan Samuels, Ms Tanya Stanley and Mr Laurent Dubois. Thank you also to our students for their exemplary behaviour and for representing the College so positively throughout the trip.
Einbunpin Festival
St Patrick’s College Music was honoured to once again be involved in the 2026 Einbunpin Festival in Sandgate on the weekend. Our Jazz Ensembles, Drum Corps and Rock Bands enjoyed a busy day performing across three stages and sharing their talents with the Sandgate community.
The festival provides an excellent performance opportunity for our ensembles as they prepare for the upcoming Queensland Catholic Schools and Colleges Music Festival (QCMF), and it is always a pleasure to support the local community around Shorncliffe and the surrounding suburbs.
Thank you to the staff involved, including Mr Kevin Camrass, Mr Matthew Teakle, Mrs Kristin Cadoo-Dagley, Mrs Mel Bell and Mr Laurent Dubois, as well as to the parents for their wholehearted support. Most importantly, congratulations to our students on their outstanding performances throughout the day.
