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Welcome to Discovery Arts Fest 2014! The week’s activities will allow every member of our community to experience the transformative power of the Arts. I am excited to be a part of this extravaganza, one which sets Discovery College apart as a school which thrives on creativity and innovation.

Though this year’s festival is my own ‘baptism of fire’, Arts Fest is now a well-loved and anticipated fixture on the College’s calendar. Students can look forward to favourites, such as the Stage Fighting workshops with Faust International Youth Theatre and Graffiti Art with acclaimed contemporary artist Ceet Fouad, and exciting new elements joining the festival.

Fresh from Professional Development sessions with our teachers, this year’s Artist In Residence Kalani Das will share his percussion expertise in much anticipated workshops with both Primary and Secondary students.Our Year 10-12 students are spoiled for choice with this year’s Senior Student Elective Programme. The experiences on offer range from Art Galleries and Architecture to Theatre and Stop Motion, to Skateboarding and Parkour, App Building, Costume Design and more. Students can make choices based on their curriculum needs and personal interests.

Clowning Around With Big Ben 4Capoeira 4Chinese Watercolour Painting 5Street Dance with DMR 5Dragon Dancing 6Arts Fest Fun for Primary Students 7Kalani Das 9Stage Fighting 10Ceet - Graffiti Art 11Senior Student Electives 1224 Hour Theatre 13Arts Fest Carnival Parade 13Busker’s Corner 14Student Art Exhibition 14Y12 Work in Progress Exhibition 15On-site Insight Exhibition 15“Shift” Exhibition 15SCHEDULE OF EVENTS 16-17Arts Fair 18DC Annual Concert 19Chris Brien in concert with Tribe 20Andrew the Brilliant Balloon Man 21Stand-Up Comedy Night 22Puppet Tales 23Photography Competition 24Patrons 26Acknowledgements 26DCPTA Annual Sponsors 27Gold & Platinum Corp Patrons 27

We throw our arms open to the entire Discovery Bay and Hong Kong community with an exciting line-up of shows including Chris Brien in Concert with Tribe, Puppet Tales, Andrew the Brilliant Balloon Man and the College’s Annual Concert. The Arts Fest Fair returns on Friday this year, a bounteous showcase of talents, products and performances.

It is the huge support of the DC PTA, the open heart of our artists, the work of passionate volunteers, community sponsorship, flexible teaching and support staff and eager students that make Arts Fest such a success. Thank you again to all who have helped. Do enjoy!

Dionne LashleyArts Fest 2014 Director

and Teacher, Secondary Music and

Drama

23 February - 3 March 2014


The Discovery College Parent Teachers Association is delighted to once again fund and support Discovery

Arts Fest. This exciting celebration of the Arts continues to grow and develop each year, offering our students unique insights and experiences led by renowned local and international artists and educators. This year students will enjoy a range of workshops, including graffiti art, capoeira, stage fighting, Chinese watercolour painting, dragon dancing, modern dance, percussion and more. Upper Secondary students will choose from the most diverse range of electives we have ever offered including visits to the HKAPA, HSBC archives and the Disney dubbing studios and architecture, app building and costume design.

Discovery College families and the wider DB community will have the opportunity to enjoy many aspects of Arts Fest including the DC Annual Concert, Arts Fest Parade and Artwork Exhibitions which showcase the outstanding talent of our students. We

also look forward to your support of our public events - ‘Puppet Tales’ and ‘Andrew the Brilliant Balloon Man’ for our younger students, Chris Brien and Tribe in concert, a Stand-Up Comedy Night for teens and adults and our Arts Fair, now in its second year. The ‘DC Arts Fair’ enables artists and students from our local community to exhibit and sell their original work and will be held at the College from 5-8pm on Friday 28 February. The Arts Fair will also feature performances from the Secondary Choir, professional lion dancing and a dragon dance by our Year 6 students.

Discovery Arts Fest would not be possible without the amazing support and involvement of so many parents, staff and students. Thank you to those parents and businesses who contributed as Patrons of Arts Fest 2014 and to our Arts Fest Director - Dionne Lashley (DC Music and Drama Teacher). This year, I would

like to acknowledge the outstanding contribution of PTA members Elspeth Shaw and Koren Thomas who have led Arts Fest since its inception six years ago. Koren and Elspeth have worked tirelessly over the years, donating their time, effort and expertise and deserve the highest recognition for their efforts. We hope you enjoy the 2014 Discovery Arts Fest.

Sue MeldrumChair, DCPTA

DCPTA

Koren Thomas, Elspeth Shaw, Sue Meldrum


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There will be fun, laughter and magical mayhem when Ben Matthews – “Big Ben“ – entertains Year 1s. Big Ben began his antics as a juggler and unicyclist at Oxford University and has added to his mad-capped repertoire over the years to include all things funny. He has performed his one-man circus and variety show around the world and entertains all ages – from children at school shows, to adults at corporate dinners, and from international arts festivals to private birthday parties.

Clowning Around with Big BenYear 1 ShowsTuesday 25 February

Capoeira (pronounced cap-oh-air-ah) is a high-energy, artistic combination of martial arts and dance. Thought to have originated within the slave culture in Brazil in the 16th Century, Capoeira is renowned for its fast flying kicks, bobbing and weaving techniques and acrobatic cart wheels and back flips, all performed to a Brazilian drum beat. Year 2 students will workshop with Hong Kong Capoeira, blending dancing, music, acrobatics and self defense.

CapoeiraYear 2 WorkshopsWednesday 26 February

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Year 3s will explore the rich art of Chinese watercolour painting this Arts Fest. Chinese watercolour painting is one of the world’s oldest continuing artistic traditions, dating back to early imperial China around 200BC. Using subtle colours and an economy of strokes, it conveys messages in its uniquely Chinese style. Students, mentored by Yuk Lin Judyanna Li, will focus on nature and landscapes, complementing Year 3’s current Unit of Inquiry into How We Express Ourselves, with a focus on nature. Chinese Watercolour PaintingYear 3 WorkshopsTuesday 25 February

Year 5 students are in for some dancing fun when DMR School of Ballet teacher Jane Herrlich returns to run street dance workshops at this year’s Arts Fest.

Jane has taught ballet, tap, modern, jazz and street dance in the UK, Germany and here in Hong Kong and is also an experienced choreographer for amateur and professional performance groups. She studied dance from the age of three in the UK and gained her DDE Modern and Tap teaching qualifications and CBTS with the Royal Academy of Dance. Jane has performed on the BBC’s Children In Need, and danced for contestants of the hit UK TV shows Xfactor and Britain’s Got Talent.She is delighted to return to DC to teach dance with our enthusiastic, talented students. Street DancingYear 5 WorkshopsThursday 27 February


Year 6s will learn the traditions, movements and teamwork of dragon dancing and bring DC’s House Dragons alive in their workshops with The Hong Kong Brothers Dragon and Lion Dance Association this year. This highly professional organization is active in parades, ceremonies and celebrations and runs courses for children and adults in both lion and dragon dancing all over Hong Kong.

Dragon DancingYear 6 WorkshopsFriday 28 February


This Arts Fest Primary year groups will be treated to other special activities through the week. Just some of the events include a visit by ‘Po the balloon twister’ to our Year 2s, creative sessions with the lego ‘Brikz 4 Kidz’ for Year 1s, and music and story telling with some of our talented parents with a range of year groups.

Year 12 student Saya Kawano will run a modern dance workshop with Year 6 students, introducing them to an up-beat, high-tempo dance routine, accompanied by a popular pop song. The level of difficulty of this workshop will range from beginner to intermediate, allowing students to challenge themselves as well as having fun.


Discovery College is privileged to welcome Kalani Das, a highly regarded multi-percussionist, music educator, and music therapist with more than 30 years professional experience. This dynamic and creative drum circle facilitator, Orff-Schulwerk educator and board certified therapist is sought after to workshop and present in schools and other organizations and events worldwide.

Kalani’s personable, down-to-earth and humourous teaching style inspires students in his workshops, retreats, and residencies for children, teachers, therapists, and the general public. He is the founder of the Developmental Community Music approach to music-centered wellness (playsinglaugh.com) and co-author of the Music Therapy Drumming (MTD) curriculum and MTD Trainer (musictherapydrumming.com).

Kalani has received numerous awards for his work in music education. He was voted “World Percussionist of the Year” by readers of DRUM! Magazine and is a featured percussionist on soundtracks and recordings for Disney, Warner Brothers, the Nature Company and Jim Hensen Records.

Year 4 WorkshopsKalani will teach key musical concepts to Year 4s through music games which engage students in song, movement and performance. Students will learn world music pieces that are age appropriate and engaging. They will be given opportunities to be creative and expressive through composition and improvisation.

Year 7 WorkshopsYear 7s recently completed an African percussion unit and Kalani will give them the opportunity to utilise these skills in a creative, fun way. Students will learn traditional percussion pieces and songs and have opportunities to apply this knowledge to their own music creations in a collaborative way. Elements of music will be explored in new and exciting ways and they will be able to perform and to create and lead the music production process.

Year 9 WorkshopsStudents will work with Kalani to develop student well-being through music. Kalani is a board certified music therapist and works with high school students around the world using music as a medium to develop self esteem and respect for others. This will be a unique and enjoyable experience for our Year 9 students.

Year 4 WorkshopsMonday 24 and Tuesday 25 February

Year 7 WorkshopsTuesday 25 and Wednesday 26 February

Year 9 WorkshopsMonday 24 February

DC Lunchtime Community Circle & After School Community Drum CircleWednesday 26 February

Faust International Youth Theatre Company will instruct our Year 8s in action-packed workshops on the demanding craft of Stage Fighting. The workshops will explore the world of stage combat in performance though a series of exercises and techniques. Students will focus on individual poses and footwork, followed by one-on-one com-bat skills. Safety will be paramount and students will learn how to engage in this fun, energetic theatrical skill while protecting themselves and their fellow actors.

The Faust Workshop Leaders:Matt Coombes is an international actor and director from the UK who specialises in teaching stage combat to young actors. He recently choreographed the fights and huge battle scenes for Faust’s production of ‘The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe’.

Nicholas Atkinson is the Creative Director at Faust and has directed and written many plays for children and Adults. Nicholas has extensive experience in teaching stage combat to young actors and is looking forward to some great workshops at Discov-ery College.

Stage Fighting with FaustYear 8 WorkshopsMonday 24 and Tuesday 25 February

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Once again Discovery College is delighted to have acclaimed contemporary artist Ceet Fouad running graffiti workshops with Year 9 students. Algerian-born Ceet (pronounced Ceetee) was fascinated from an early age by the art of transforming letters and colours and spent his early years painting graffiti on any and all inanimate objects in his hometown Toulouse, France, with his street crew Truskool and Trumac. His work has appeared for brands including Adidas, Airbus, Ecko, Loewe, Moiselle and Prada. Ceet has been involved in numerous, diverse international exhibitions, events and artistic performances.

Ceet – Graffiti ArtYear 9 Workshops Tuesday 25 and Wednesday 26 February


This year the Arts Fest Elective Programme for senior students returns with a wonderful line-up of guest teachers, events and activities to engage our Year 10s, 11s and 12s. Students can choose from a range of electives, based on their curriculum needs and personal interests.

Electives will include an architecture and design workshop with former University of Southern California Lecturer in Architecture Christine Lampert, a behind-the-scenes tour of Hong Kong Disney’s TV and theatrical dubbing studios, and a backstage visit to the HK Academy of Performing Arts. Students can also learn the techniques of Parkour, skateboarding lessons with pro skateboarders, movie making with students from the HK Design Institute, a visit to the historic HSBC archives, app building, costume design, gallery visits, and more.


Teams of directors from Year 13 and actors from Year 12 will create an original piece of theatre in 24 hours. Directors are tasked with using skills and techniques from a particular theatre practitioner of their choosing. During the 24 hours, spread across three days, directors and actors work together to research, brainstorm, create, produce and realise an original performance.

Underpinning their production in a social, political or historical context, our DP Theatre students are literally turning a blank canvas into a realised piece of theatre. The final performances will run in the Black Box Theatre from 4.15pm on Monday, 24 February. These performances are suitable for students in Year 10 or above.

24 Hour TheatreYears 12 and 13 WorkshopsSaturday 22, Sunday 23, Monday 24 February

24 Hour Theatre Performances (suitable for students in Year 10 or above only)Black Box TheatreMonday 24 February, 4.15pmAdmission – free

Launching DC Arts Fest 2014 will be the colourful, imaginative Carnival Parade. Students and teachers are asked to dress up as their favourite artist, such as a musician, painter, actor or dancer, or as their favourite character from a play, book or movie. The parade includes our whole school and parents are warmly invited to attend.

Arts Fest Carnival Parade8.45-9.15amMonday 24 FebruaryG/F Foyer


Singers, musicians, actors, orators…..with so much artistic talent in Discovery College look out for perfor-mances from our budding student stars at the Art Fest ‘Busker’s Corner’.

Busker’s Corner8am-8.25amWednesday 26, Thursday 27 and Friday 28 FebruarySchool entrance

DC’s Visual Arts Department is once again proud to present an exhibition of artworks produced by students across year groups during Arts Fest. The exhibition will showcase the PYP, MYP and DP visual arts programmes and present student work in a wide variety of genres, styles and media. Come and view the wonderful selection of students’ artworks on display in the Theatre foyer during festival week.

Speaking of busking...look out for HK’s wonderful Po the Balloon Twister who will show his balloon twisting talents and make balloon sculptures available for sale at various locations throughout the school.

Primary lunchtime, after school and during the Arts FairFriday 28 February


The Year 12 Diploma students open up the Diploma art studio on DC’s 5th floor to showcase some of the work they have produced in the first six months of the IB Diploma visual arts course. The IB Diploma visual arts course is a two-year programme of study which culminates in an exhibition of student work.

Onsite insight is an exhibition of site-specific art produced by our Year 11 visual arts students. The exhibition involves over 50 students who have produced exciting contemporary artworks specifically for different sites around the school campus. Visit the school campus during Arts Fest and discover the innovative artworks that students have created, enriching our school with colour and commenting on perti-nent issues in our school community.

Secondary Visual Arts teacher Fiona Kennedy-Altoft is also a practicing artist, who has won numerous art awards in her native Australia and has exhibited her work internationally. During Arts Fest the College will feature an exhibition of Fiona’s work, which explores aspects of human behaviour that compare to animals, through the use of anthropomorphized hybrids.

Since arriving in Hong Kong Fiona has included more portraiture to her pieces. She includes her birds that are a defining part of her work but now they are more narrative about her migration to Hong Kong. Come and view her paintings, in the theatre alcove, which comment on the multifaceted world of the modern woman; how complex it is and how she deals with her ‘search for joy’.


PUBLIC EVENT

4:00 - 5:00 Chirs Brien in Concert with TribeDiscovery College TheatreTickets: Adult $100, Children $50

WHOLE SCHOOL 8:45 – 9:15 Art’s Fest Parade

PRIMARY 9:25 – 9:55 3 JES Story-telling with Music - The Emperor and the Bird of Paradise

9:55 – 10:25 3 CMR Story-telling with Music - The Emperor and the Bird of Paradise

10:45 – 11:15 3 CTA Story-telling with Music - The Emperor and the Bird of Paradise

11:15 – 11:45 3 MDR Story-telling with Music - The Emperor and the Bird of Paradise

11:40 – 12:35 4 MHN Kalani Das Session 1

1:25 – 2:20 4 DMI Kalani Das Session 1

1:20 – 3:15 4 TSI Kalani Das Session 1

SECONDARY 9:35 – 10:25 9.1 & 9.2 Well Being and Music – Kalani Das

9:35 – 11:40 8.1 Faust Stage Fighting

10:45 – 11:40 9.3 &9.4 Well Being and Music – Kalani Das


AFTER SCHOOL 4:15pm 24 Hour Theatre, Year 10+

PRIMARY

8:35 – 9:30 3 JES Chinese Water Colour

9:35 – 10:25 3 MDR Chinese Water Colour

10:45 – 11:40 3 JAN Chinese Water Colour

10:45 – 11:40 1 NON & 1 SBT Ben the Clown

11:40 – 12:35 3 CMR Chinese Water Colour

11:40 – 12:35 1 KBN & 1 JAN Ben the Clown

11:40 – 12:35 4 MHN Kalani Das Session 2

1:25 – 2:20 4 DMI Kalani Das Session 2

2:20 – 3:15 4 TSI Kalani Das Session 2

SECONDARY

8:35 – 9:30 7.1 Percussion Workshop - Kalani Das

8:35 – 10:25 9.4 CEET Graffiti Workshop








AFTER SCHOOL

3:15 – 4:30 Year 9 Additional time for CEET Graffiti Workshop

WHOLE SCHOOL

8:00 – 8:25 Busker’s Corner

1:30 – 2:20 Kalani Das - Drum Circle

3.15 - Kalani Das - Community Drum Circle

PRIMARY

8:35 – 9:30 1 NON Brikz for Kidz

8:35 – 9:30 2 SMD Capoeira

9:35 – 10:25 1 SBT Brikz for Kidz

9:35 – 10:25 2 CHN Capoeira

10:45 – 11:40 1 KBN Brikz for Kidz

10:45 – 11:40 2 KHN Capoeira

11:40 – 12:35 1 JAN Brikz for Kidz

11:40 – 12:35 2 LRO Capoeira

SECONDARY


8:35 – 10:25 9.2 CEET Graffiti Workshop 9:35 – 10:25 7.1 Percussion Workshop - Kalani Das






AFTER SCHOOL

3:15 – 4:30 Year 9 Additional time for CEET Graffiti Workshop

All day elective programme for Yr 10, 11 & 12s. Students select from a wide range of activities to further their understanding of the arts.


Busker’s Corner: See our talented students entertain before school on Wednesday, Thursday & Friday

Student Art Exhibition“Shift” ExhibitionOnsite Insight ExhibitionYear 12 Diploma Works In Progress

PUBLIC EVENT

5:00 - 8:00 Arts FairDiscovery College Main GymnasiumTickets: FREE ADMISSION

PUBLIC EVENT

6:30 Discovery College Annual ConcertDiscovery College TheatreTickets: FREE ADMISSION - but booking is essential through the Discovery College Website

PUBLIC EVENT

2:00 Andrew the Brilliant Balloon Man ShowDiscovery College TheatreTickets: Adult & Children $150

4:00 Andrew the Brilliant Balloon Man ShowDiscovery College TheatreTickets: Adult & Children $150

6:30 - 7:30 Stand-Up Comedy NightYoung Adults Show (Teenagers)Discovery College Black Box TheatreTickets: $150

8:00 Stand-Up Comedy NightAdults Only ShowDiscovery College Black Box TheatreTickets: $200

PUBLIC EVENT

4:00 - 5:00 Puppet Tales with Wong Fai Shadow CompanyDiscovery College TheatreTickets: Adult & Children $100

WHOLE SCHOOL


PRIMARY

11:40 – 12:35 5 TES Street Dance with DMR

11:40 – 12:35 6 HWD Dance with Saya

1:25 – 2:20 5 KWD Street Dance with DMR

1:25 – 2:20 6 JWD Dance with Saya

2:20 – 3:15 5 KMD Street Dance with DMR

2:20 – 3:15 6 KCL Dance with Saya

WHOLE SCHOOL


PRIMARY

8:35 – 10:25 6 KCL Dragon Dance Workshop

9:35 – 10:25 4 DMI Indian Story Telling

10:45 – 11:40 4 MHN Indian Story Telling

10:45 – 12:35 6 JWD Dragon Dance Workshop

11:40 – 12:35 4 TSI Indian Story Telling

1:25 – 3:15 6 HWD Dragon Dance Workshop

1:55 – 2.:15 2 LRO Po the Balloon Twister

2:15 – 2:35 2 KHN Po the Balloon Twister

2:35 – 2:55 2 CHN Po the Balloon Twister

2:55 – 3:15 2 SMD Po the Balloon Twister

SECONDARY

8:35 – 9:30 Year 7-9 Arts Fest Assembly

2:30 – 3:15 Year 10-13 Arts Fest Assembly

For Arts Fest public events, tickets are available at www.ticketingover.com. Ticketed events include:All Comedy Night showsDC Annual Concert*Chris Brien in ConcertPuppet Tales with Wong Fai Puppet Shadow CompanyAndrew the Brilliant Balloon Man Show

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*Tickets for the DC Annual Concert are available through the Discovery College website

NOTE: Please visit our website for changes or updates at www.discovery.edu.hk/artsfest

Ticket Information for Public Events

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DC families and the wider community are invited to enjoy the Discovery College Arts Fair in the main gym, Friday 28 February, 5-8pm. The fair will showcase and offer for sale a wonderful range of arts and crafts created by professional and amateur artists, including students.

Entertainment will include lion dancing by the Hong Kong Brothers Dragon and Lion Dance Association, dragon dances by our Y6 students, a karate demonstration and children can tap their curiosity and creativity with Lego ‘Brikz 4 Kidz’. We will also be treated to a performance from our Secondary Choir.

Arts Fair Open to the DC community and general publicFriday 28 February, 5-8pmMain GymnasiumFree admission

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This year will see the College hold its sixth Annual Concert during Arts Fest. Every year the quality of the performances is outstanding and highlights the hard work, dedication and talents of the musicians of DC. This year will of course be no exception with students performing music from the classic eras to more contemporary music, both as solo performers and part of smaller ensembles. You will be delighted and highly entertained by the energy of the student performances. There is reserved seating and tickets can be reserved online.

DC Annual ConcertThursday 27 February, 6.30pmDiscovery College TheatreFee admission – but booking tickets is essentialTickets are available through the Discovery College Website

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Get ready to experience drumming and percussion like you’ve never heard it before. Described as a “percussive one-man-band wonder from Down Under” and “the drumming Wizard of Oz”, Chris Brien is a leading international “Drumset artist”, author, composer, percussionist, educator and motivational speaker.Chris has performed and recorded with many internationally acclaimed artists, in theatre productions, in clinics alongside many of the world’s best drummers, has trained some of Australia’s best drummers and is recognized as a master of “4-Way Independence”.

He will perform on drums, bass guitar and percussion with his band “Tribe”, featuring Ernie Corpus on acoustic piano and Chris’s talented percussion students, including Hong Kong’s best young jazz drummer, 15-year-old Julian Pahor.

They will perform Chris’s original style of music, “Jungle Funk”. Works will include Festival, Cascara, Jupiter, Samba Song, and Walking With Elephants, featuring an open jam from the audience. Don’t miss this concert by the multi nominated ARIA Award, MO Award and Oz Music Award performer.

Chris Brien ConcertOpen to the DC community and general publicSunday 23 February, 4-5pmDiscovery College TheatreTickets: Adults $100, Children $50

Tickets available online at www.ticketingover.com

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Get ready to laugh, cheer and enjoy - specialist “balloon artiste” and entertainer, Andrew The Brilliant Balloon Man is coming to DC in a show set to wow our younger students.

Dubbed “the funniest balloon man in the world”, Andrew’s balloon artiste skills are matched by the hilarious entertainment he provides whilst creating his fabulous sculptures. Andrew says he can “communicate whilst twisting” which is why his clients include Britain’s Prince Harry, former British Prime Minister Tony Blair’s family, the Greek and Dubai Royal Families, as well as famous celebrities including Mr Bean, Emma Thompson and Sir Paul McCartney.

Andrew has performed around the world in schools and at events such as film premier parties for Disney Pixar, Warner Brothers, Paramount Pictures and celebrity private events from birthdays to weddings.

Andrew the Brilliant Balloon Man Show

Open to the DC community and general public

Saturday 1st March, Two show times – 2pm & 4pm

Discovery College Theatre

Tickets: $150 (children aged 1 and under who will be seated on a

parent or guardian’s lap go free)




Prepare for laugh-out-loud fun when popular HK stand-up comedians hit the DC stage. In two public performances - one for young adults (teenagers), and one for adults only – the line-up of new and a who’s who of HK comedians will entertain, delight and surprise their audiences with laugh-til-you-cry humour, with all-new material.

Stand-Up Comedy NightOpen to the DC community and general publicSaturday 1st March

Young Adults’ show (teenagers): 6.30-7.30pm, Black Box TheatreTickets: $150

Adults Only show: 8pm, Black Box TheatreTickets: $200Refreshments can be purchased on the night




Internationally renowned Puppet Masters Huang Yi-que and Wong Fai of the Wong Fai Puppet Shadow Company bring to Discovery College a beautiful, fun show to delight our younger students.

They will present three stories: “Childhood”, a charming hand puppet show based on that famous Italian story “The Adventures of Pinocchio”; “Funny Monkey”, with string puppets, and “Turtle and Crane”, using shadow puppets.

Watch as Huang Yi-que breathes life into the “little monkey”. And enjoy how Wong Fai, who inherits the traditional puppet art from Mr Huang, blends human performers with the shadows and puppets as if there is unspoken consensus between them. Audiences will be charmed by the artistry and entertained by the tales.

Children are invited to stay back after the show if they would like to meet the masters and try the art of puppetry themselves.

Puppet TalesOpen to the DC community and general publicMonday 3 March, 4-5pmDiscovery College TheatreTickets: $100 (children aged 1 and under who will be seated on a parent or guardian’s lap go free)



With the theme Hong Kong Culture, Year 10, 11, 12 and 13 students have been busy taking photographs across the city. The winning entries will be those which, in the judges’ opinions, most aptly capture the content and spirit of ‘Hong Kong culture’.

The first prize is a one-on-one workshop with photographer Claire Fraser of Highjump Photography. Commendation Certificates will be awarded to the five runners-up. The winning photos will be published on the school website and the first prize winning photo will be placed on display in the school The top 10 photographs will be mounted and can be bought to support the funding of the Arts Fest.



Hazel CheungElvis Choi Ming HinJada Ho’s FamilyKarthik ImmaneniAnn Ren NordahlJemima ReynoldsDylan Thomas The Tomasis FamilyRegina TsangAdrian Tse Shing ChunAva Yu

Wiwil & Sajid Bakker Anthea FuThe Gordon FamilyMimi HoYu Yin Iris HuChristopher Kwok’s FamilyHailey Kwok Hei ManVernados LinYasmine & Harrison LuntAnson ManThe Meldrum FamilyKatya, Wilson & Mia Mueller

Seth PeramunetillekeThe Shaw FamilyEvan Sun & FamilyAshley SzeThe Thomas FamilyTiana Tsang & FamilyAdrian Van EldikThe Woo FamilyEric, Kevin & Michael XinNathelie Yau

Discovery College and the DCPTA would like to thank the many parents, staff and students who have given their time and support to Discovery Arts Fest. The festival would not be possible without their amazing contribution. We would particularly like to thank:

Arts Fest could not happen without the significant support and contributions of our Arts Teams. We would especially like to thank:

Visual Arts:Natalie Kunst HODFiona AltoftDion KayJo Moon

Performing Arts:Peter Assimakopoulos HODEmily MoranFrank Donnoli

Music:Rob Chaytor HODMatt DavisMichael Burrows Arts Support Staff: Dorothy Ng (VA)Furqan Shah (PA)Andrea Quinn (Music)Terry Young (VA/Film)

DeeLee Photo DesignClaire Fraser, Highjump PhotographyAmy FreedLauren Gordon

Sam KynastonMichelle MoutonAlice NgDavid Thapa

Programme Cover design by Patrick Hawkey (Year 11)

We would also like to thank Year 11 student Patrick Hawkey for designing this year’s Arts Fest Programme Cover and Posters. “Discovery College seems to have an intense love for the arts. As a new student to Discovery College this year, I was blown away by this and the fact a school has laser cutters! By combining individual elements of the different arts, with a bowl of Hong Kong noodles, I aim to give the viewer a surreal experience with much to explore.” - Patrick Hawkey



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