A music assembly with special guests

The mid-year Music Assembly at Elsternwick was extra special this year not only because of our guests from local aged-care facility, Victoria by the Park, but also the presence of Cato and MLC ladies who were past students and contributors to the refurbishment of Fitchett Hall.

Led by our confident and articulate Music Captains from each year level, the Music Assembly showcased the efforts and achievements of our student musicians. Our guests were entertained by a variety of performances from the String Orchestra, Intermediate Band, Year 7 Singers, McArthur Strings, Percussion Ensemble, Concert Band and the Big Band. Michael Leunig’s prayer for ‘all types of singers’ was read, then the school song, ‘Vive la Compagnie,’ was sung with gusto by all. It included a new verse, especially written to mark Elsternwick’s 30th anniversary.

Following this, the Cato and MLC ladies had the chance to reconnect and reminisce over a cup of tea in the Prest Room. Named after the late and much loved former Wesley Principal, David Prest, it’s a space that celebrates the history of the Elsternwick Campus through a cabinet display of MLC and Cato memorabilia.