Arts Festival Programme

Arts Festival

St Joseph’s College . 15 June - 1 July

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This year's Arts Festival is centred around the theme of ‘Interwoven’. We all play an important—often subconscious—part in one another's lives. From bus drivers to refectory staff, teachers to cleaners, friends to parents, we are all connected and are threads in the rich tapestry of each other's stories.

In this inaugural festival, we celebrate the differences, pursuits and passions that make our community unique. Through art, music, drama and creativity, we explore what the arts are truly about: community, individuality and expression. Together, we recognise the many ways our lives intertwine, creating something richer and more meaningful than any one of us could achieve alone.

Mrs Cherry Steed Head of Visual Arts

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Mon 15 Birds of peace

A contemporary installation of origami cranes created by Senior School students.

As they make their cranes, students will be encouraged to discuss and reflect on their hopes for peace, their aspirations for the future, and the importance of kindness and understanding.

Mon 15 & Tues 16 The Wind in the Willows

Our much anticipated Junior Production 6.30pm in the Chapel

Wed 17

Teresa Seals A specialist chalk-drawing workshop led by renowned artist Teresa Seals. Designed specifically for GCSE students.

Mindful Macramé Join Eva from Knotted Frills for a relaxing and creative macramé workshop.

Years 7–13, parents and staff.

Thurs 18

GCSE & A-level Visual Arts Exhibition 5 - 7pm in The ARC Join us for a celebratory evening showcasing outstanding work from our GCSE and A-level Art, Textiles and Photography students.

Tues 23 African Drumming Workshop Year 8 Pupils

Youth Performance Festival At The New Wolsey Theatre 7pm

Wed 24 Caroline Corkhill

Animal sculptures 24 & 26 June Years 7–13 Creating papier-mâché animals with precision and care. Students will learn sculpting techniques before bringing their creations to life with colour, pattern and decorative detail.

Thurs 25 Paint & Prosecco with Jake Andrew

4 - 6pm Enjoy an inspiring evening of prosecco, canapés and creativity with acclaimed artist Jake Andrew. Participants will learn how to create dynamic and expressive paintings while exploring exciting contemporary techniques.

Fri 26

West End on Demand Workshop 10am - 1pm

Tues 30 Mamma Mia Trip

Musical theatre trip for students

Wed 1 July Collaboration Concert

St Jo's Voices & Junior Strings with Paderborn’s Gymnasium Theodorianum 6pm in the Chapel

“The visual and performing

arts are interwoven throughout life at St Joseph's College, Ipswich, enriching learning, fostering creativity, and building connections across our school community.

Through the workshops, performances and collaborations in this programme, including our partnership with a visiting international school for a fusion concert, we hope to celebrate and demonstrate the enduring importance of the arts in bringing people, ideas and cultures together.

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Miss Emma Wong Director of Music