Spotlight on the Arts

Episode 6  welcomes Veronica Lattouf, a 14-year-old art student at Our Lady of Mercy Burraneer. 

She has been passionate about art since age three. Veronica began by creating pictures and birthday cards, later transitioning to cartooning and Anime art. A year ago, she embraced realism, enjoying the challenge of hyper-realistic art.

Ciara Gabriele is a passionate and innovative Instructional Leader of Creative & Performing Arts 7-8 at Our Lady of Mercy  Burraneer. She is a NESA HSC marker, with over 16 years teaching experience, specialising in Visual Arts, Music and Drama.

Ciara is a passionate educator dedicated to igniting students' creativity and motivation in the Creative and Performing Arts, with a focus on contemporary abstract art, fostering a love of learning and pushing students to explore the unknown in their creative pursuits.

Hosted by Anne- Maree Wells
Graphic design Soiseng Pine
Podcast technical edit Brad Carter
Podcast Direction/ Content Producer Iris McGill

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Episode 5 welcomes Skye Swaysland and Byron Hurst.

Skye, a talented student embarking on her HSC journey at St Aloysius College Cronulla. With dreams of pursuing a career in art and design, Skye's interests span the realms of art, music, and beach outings with friends. She thrives on challenges, and the Portrait Prize has inspired her artistic endeavours. 

Byron is Leader of Learning, Creative and Performing Arts. Byron has a passion for fostering young artists and is the Deputy Chairman of the Board at the Hazelhurst Gallery Board of Directors.

Hosted by Anne- Maree Wells
Graphic design Soiseng Pine
Podcast technical edit Brad Carter
Podcast Direction/ Content Producer Iris McGill

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Episode 4 welcomes Leya Rafferty and Tory Brustolin.  

Leya is a Year 10 student at Marist Catholic College Penshurst. She's a versatile talent with a love for Visual Arts, excelling in drawing, multimedia, watercolour, and impressionist painting. Beyond the canvas, Leya is a dedicated participant in taekwondo, cooking, yoga, and swimming, where she has earned several awards. 

Tory is a Visual Arts and Religion teacher as well as Leader of Wellbeing at Marist College Penshurst. Tori has been teaching for 18 years, 7 years of those at Marist College and is passionate about nurturing well being through creativity.


Hosted by Anne- Maree Wells
Graphic design Soiseng Pine
Podcast technical edit Brad Carter
Podcast Direction/ Content Producer Iris McGill

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Episode 3 welcomes Sonia Zang and Maree Boulis.
Sonia was the SCS Portrait Prize 5 - 8 Category Winner in 2023.

Sonia is a Year 4 student at St Patrick's Mortlake. She is both studious and creative, thriving on challenges in both her studies and artwork. Outside of school, Sonia enjoys playing the violin and reading whenever she can.

Maree is a teacher at St Patrick’s and Maree Boulis is the Creative and Performing Arts Coordinator. She also teaches Years 5 and 6. Maree loves being a part of anything creative and believes that the arts allows students to fully express who they are as a person.



Hosted by Anne- Maree Wells
Graphic design Soiseng Pine
Podcast technical edit Brad Carter
Podcast Direction/ Content Producer Iris McGill

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Episode 2 of the Portrait Prize Podcast introduces Keanna Chong and Tom Walters from St Fiacre’s Leichhardt. 

Keanna is in Year 3 at St Fiacre’s Catholic Primary School in Leichhardt. Keanna's favourite school subjects include Writing and Maths, and she adores Art. Keanna enjoys reading, drawing, dancing, and travelling in Japan with her family.

Tom Walters is the current Assistant Principal at St Fiacre’s Catholic Primary School in Leichhardt. He has been working at St Fiacre’s for the last six years and loves to see his young students embracing the creative arts. Tom has a particular passion for music and creative writing.

Hosted by Anne- Maree Wells
Graphic design Soiseng Pine
Podcast technical edit Brad Carter
Podcast Direction/ Content Producer Iris McGill

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In episode 1, we welcome Nate Sinkovic and Rosemary Wehbe from Marcellin College Randwick. Nate was the 2023 Winner of the 13 - 15 category in the Sydney Catholic Schools and a finalist in the Young Archie Competition.

Nate is an all rounder student and has a love of drawing and a passion for sharing his highly creative work.

Rosemary Wehbe is a leader of learning, Visual Arts and Photography and has been teaching at the College for 29 years influencing the lives of thousands of students to pursue their creative ventures

Hosted by Anne- Maree Wells
Graphic design Soiseng Pine
Podcast technical edit Brad Carter, Phil Anquetil
Podcast Direction/ Content Producer Iris McGill

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Episode 6 - Achieving Success in the HSC and Beyond

In this season we explore the importance of the Arts not just in education but for life. It allows us to thrive and connect, making sense of the world around us.

In this episode we chat with Arts Educators from Sydney Catholic Schools and hear their insight on how to excel in the arts subjects. 

Featuring the following experienced Arts Educators
Byron Hurst - De la Salle College, Cronulla
Danielle Cooper - Holy Spirit Spirit College, Lakemba
Madeline Agius - Our Lady of the Sacred Heart College, Kensington


Hosted by Jordan Vassallo and Brad Carter
Lighting design Brett Wheeler
Graphic design Soiseng Pine
Vodcast/ Podcast edit Brad Carter
Film Direction/ Content Producer Iris McGill

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In this season we explore the importance of the Arts not just in education but for life. It allows us to thrive and connect, making sense of the world around us.

In this episode we chat with Stage 6 Visual Arts Students from De La Salle Catholic College, Cronulla who take us on a deep dive into the intricacies of a Visual Arts education.

Featuring students from De la Salle College, Cronulla

Hosted by Jordan Vassallo and Brad Carter
Lighting design Brett Wheeler
Graphic design Soiseng Pine
Vodcast/ Podcast edit Brad Carter
Film Direction/ Content Producer Iris McGill

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In this season we explore the importance of the Arts not just in education but for life. It allows us to thrive and connect, making sense of the world around us.

In this episode we chat with Stage 6 Music Students from Sydney Catholic Schools who take us on a deep dive into the intricacies of a music education sharing valuable insights that are game changers to HSC preparation.

Featuring students from:
Southern Cross Catholic College, Burwood
Aquinas Catholic College, Menai
Holy Spirit Catholic College, Lakemba
Clancy Catholic College, West Hoxton
Domremy College, Five Dock
Mount St Joseph College, Milperra
Freeman Catholic College, Bonnyrigg
Brigidine College, Randwick

Hosted by Jordan Vassallo and Brad Carter
Lighting design Brett Wheeler
Graphic design Soiseng Pine
Vodcast/ Podcast edit Brad Carter
Film Direction/ Content Producer Iris McGill

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In this season we explore the importance of the Arts not just in education but for life. It allows us to thrive and connect, making sense of the world around us.

In this episode we chat with Stage 6 Drama Students from Sydney Catholic Schools who put us on the VIP List and give us backstage pass to the process and preparation for HSC performance

Featuring students from:
Aquinas Catholic College, Menai
St Patrick's College, Sutherland
Marist College, Penshurst
ViVA Program Southern Cross Catholic College, Burwood
St Mary's Cathedral College, Sydney
Holy Spirit Catholic College, Lakemba

Hosted by Jordan Vassallo and Brad Carter
Lighting design Brett Wheeler
Graphic design Soiseng Pine
Vodcast/ Podcast edit Brad Carter
Film Direction/ Content Producer Iris McGill

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