MMADD Day is always a blast! It is a day to celebrate art in all forms, Music, Media, Art, Drama and Dance. This year’s focus was Film and Cinema.
Our day began with an assembly where some of our performing arts students showcased their talents to the school community, followed by our guest speaker for the day, Mia Boonen, a Melbourne-based theatre maker, advocate and mental health worker, and the CEO of Dramawerkz Theatre Inc. She is also an ex-MSJ student. Mia was an inspirational and engaging speaker who showed that there is a path for young women in performing arts and life is full of twists and turns.
The workshops for the day completely emersed the students from year 8-11 in the world of film, they could act, direct, make costumes, develop characters, go on a journey through music, create a soundtrack, analyse some of films greatest stunts or for those budding accountants, how much does it really cost to create a blockbuster in the Big Budget Challenge.
But the highlight of the day for the students is always the house cup dance competition. The year 7s and 12s from each house join together to represent their house. Each house was given a film genre to take their music, costumes and concepts from, and they didn’t disappoint. It was a wonderful spectacle of music, dance and colourful characters. It is obvious the work that goes into choreographing and learning the dances over days and weeks. Rehearsals are intense but filled with laughter, fun and collaboration. It is a special day for all involved, students and teachers alike, all embracing the chance to wear costumes. Congratulations to our winners.
Trudi Camilleri - Music and Performing Arts Coordinator
The Technology Department was thrilled to sponsor this year’s MMADD Day Costume Competition, and what an incredible display of creativity, imagination, and craftsmanship it was!
Students embraced the spirit of the day with enthusiasm, showcasing an impressive range of costumes that highlighted originality, attention to detail, and, in many cases, impressive handmade elements. The judging panel had the difficult task of selecting winners from a field of outstanding entries, with many students demonstrating exceptional effort and creativity.
As Product Design and Technology teachers, we were particularly impressed by the innovative thinking, problem-solving skills, and design techniques evident in so many costumes. It was wonderful to see students expressing their personalities and talents through their creative work.
Congratulations to our 2026 winners:
🥇 First Prize ($50 Mecca Voucher): Milla Celic
Milla’s outstanding costume impressed the judges with its creativity, presentation, and attention to detail.
🥈 Second Prize ($30 Teen Voucher): Pheobe Black
Pheobe’s imaginative costume demonstrated excellent design flair and originality.
🥉 Third Prize ($20 Typo Voucher): Scarlett Stitz
Scarlett’s creative and well-executed costume stood out for its unique concept and strong visual impact.
A huge thank you to all students who participated and helped make MMADD Day such a vibrant and enjoyable event. Your enthusiasm, creativity, and willingness to get involved contributed to a fantastic celebration of the arts and design at our school.
Well done to everyone who entered, and congratulations once again to our worthy winners!
Laura Dalta-Viota - Technology Domain Leader
