Late last year, a number of Arts students entered work into the Melbourne Archdiocese of Catholic Schools Creative Arts Exhibition for 2025. Out of almost 400 entries across the state, we were lucky enough that 2 of our students were successful in their entries.

Year 12 Harley Ryan’s H04 ‘Bruised But Still Moving’ is a ballpoint sketch, and Year 9 Gabriel Russo’s B19 ‘Depth of Our Roots’ is a watercolour painting.

I would like to commend and congratulate the students for their success, and in taking the opportunity to take a brief step into contemporary professional practice in the space of Visual and Creative Arts. To have work exhibited at any level is impressive and important to acknowledge. To have work selected and exhibited in an external and formal setting, separate to the College Community is something that we take immense pride in at Parade College. I would also like to say a big thank you to all the staff supporting our students in the Arts and in creating a safe space where students are able to express themselves and explore their own personal creativity. I also encourage all students to take the opportunities to engage in the Arts, whether it be the subjects they choose, joining Arts Club, enrolling and auditioning to for our performing arts and music programs, or taking advantage of our STEAM based software and technologies available to The Arts22.

The pieces were exhibited for the duration of the Creative Arts Exhibition at Celtic Hall, Catholic Leadership Centre from 16 March to 22 March. Following this, they will be displayed at the College.