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The Varsity Voice Podcast | Episode 2: Leading with Empathy ft. Keneti Galo

In Episode 2 of The Varsity Voice, our 2026 Student Leaders sit down with Special Guest Keneti Galo, who joined us earlier in the year and made an incredible impact on our students. We welcome Keneti back as he shares more on the importance of empathy, personal values, courageous leadership...

Arts Under The Stars Events

Arts Under The Stars Returns In 2026

We’re extremely excited to announce that one of the most popular events on our College calendar is back in 2026. Arts Under the Stars will return this October for another evening celebrating music, art, film, drama, culture and, of course, food. We invite our entire community to join us at...

The Varsity Voice Varsity Podcasts

The Varsity Voice Podcast | Episode 2: Leading with Empathy ft. Keneti Galo

Instrumental Music Primary Campus

A Surprise Primary Music Concert Ft. Grainger Strings

Instrumental Music Secondary Campus

Rolling Tones Choir Win 3rd Place at the Gold Coast Eisteddfod

Instrumental Music Music Primary Campus

Junior Musicians Perform For Their First Time On Stage

This week our Primary Campus saw all of our beginner and second year musicians perform to over 300 parents/carers and friends of the Varsity College community! This was the first time a majority of our beginner students have ever...

Masterclass Day with David Law

Executive Address | Mr Justin Kummerow | July 30 2026

A Little Chamber Music Concert

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In Episode 2 of The Varsity Voice, our 2026 Student Leaders sit down with Special Guest Keneti Galo, who joined us earlier in the year and made an incredible impact on our students.

We welcome Keneti back as he shares more on the importance of empathy, personal values, courageous leadership and the small everyday actions that can make a lasting difference in our school community.

Watch the full episode of The Varsity Voice Podcast now available on Varsity life, or tune in on your favourite audio streaming platform!

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This week our Year 4 students put on their lab coats to investigate Newton's laws of physics, as they built and then launched a series of CO2 Rockets with the help of Street Science!

Our thrilling day brought to life many of the contact and non-contact force science concepts our students have been learning about so far. Now they head back to the classroom to apply their new knowledge in a series of force related games and scientific challenges!

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Last week our Secondary Campus held our annual Future Pathways Expo, designed to provide our Year 11 & 12 students with a chance to explore their opportunities for the future!

Students explored a world of possibilities, engaged with industry professionals, and gained valuable insights and skills!

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Recently our Prep and Year 1 students had the pleasure of enjoying a magical performance of Puppets Come Alive by Timbarra Productions!

Through a delightful collection of classic fairy tales and nursery rhymes, students were captivated by colourful puppets, engaging storytelling, and interactive performances. The show brought beloved stories to life while encouraging imagination, participation, and a love of storytelling.

A highlight for many students was the opportunity to meet the puppets at the end of the performance, making it a memorable learning experience for everyone!

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We’re extremely excited to announce that one of the most popular events on our College calendar is back in 2026.

Arts Under the Stars will return to our Secondary Campus on Friday, 9 October, from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm, for another evening celebrating music, art, film, drama, culture and, of course, food.

Enjoy performances on our Main Stage, explore our dedicated Art Hub, visit the Film Cinema and experience roving entertainment throughout the event.

For the first time, the event will also feature a dedicated Chinese precinct showcasing our College’s language program and celebrating Chinese culture through displays, activities and cuisine.

With international food trucks and entertainment for the whole family, Arts Under the Stars promises to be another unforgettable evening under the stars.

Friday, 9 October 2026
5:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Varsity College Secondary Campus

Learn More by visiting Varsity Life today!

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This week, our Secondary Campus welcomed back esteemed guest conductor, Mr. David Law, to work with our Varsity College Symphony Orchestra, Wind Symphony, Wind Ensemble and Concert Band, in intensive workshop sessions.

Mr. Law is a highly sought-after instrumental music pedagogue and conductor, who is regularly engaged to work with outstanding ensembles in Brisbane and across Queensland. He is the conductor of the Queensland Wind Orchestra (one of Australia’s leading wind bands) and the Queensland Youth Orchestras Wind Ensemble. Students were extended in a wide range of musical and technical areas, and all ensembles greatly benefited and improved in their performance and understanding.

We thank Mr. David Law for coming to work with our wonderful Instrumental Music students, and commend these students on their learning and outstanding progress made during these sessions!

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With Term 3 now in full swing, there's already so much to celebrate! Join Mr Justin Kummerow as he shares what it's been like joining the Varsity College family as our Acting Executive Principal!

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Last week, our Instrumental Music Department presented ‘A Little Chamber Music’ (a la ‘A Little Night Music’) Concert on our Secondary Campus for families, students and visiting alumni. This event showcased our small ensembles such as Quartets and Trios, and provided a legitimate performance opportunity for students’ formal assessment requirements.

Many of the ensembles within our Chamber Music program have recently performed, or will soon be performing, in the Gold Coast Eisteddfod 2026. Congratulations and thank you to our amazing staff and students who made this event not only possible, but an incredible success!

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A huge thank you to Cr Dan Doran and Hinterland Toyota Robina for helping our Primary Campus celebrate School Tree Day last Friday, where native trees were distributed to our Varsity families by Generation Green students!

Toyota representatives also brought along their latest electric vehicle, giving students an engaging opportunity to explore its environmental and sustainability features.

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This weekend we're opening our doors for our Market Thrift Store Day, welcoming our friends, families and wider Varsity College community. With food trucks, refreshments and relaxing live music on offer throughout the morning, it's the perfect opportunity to browse for some unique finds while supporting a wonderful cause!

Join us this Saturday on our Secondary Campus as we open to the public from 8am to 12pm!

All money raised will be donated to YoungCare, our College’s chosen charity for 2026, with any physical donations remaining after the event being donated to Hearts of Purple, supporting families recovering from the effects of domestic violence.

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Congratulations to all of our amazing Kokoda Challenge participants who conquered the 30km, 48km & 96km event’s this past weekend! We couldn’t be prouder of our Vikings, featuring over 60 students & staff members across our college!

Despite exhaustion, our teams pushed through with valiant effort, crossing the finish line from anywhere between 7:00pm Saturday to 2:00pm on Sunday Afternoon! Congratulations Vikings, your perseverance & resilience are truly inspiring, and we’re extremely proud of your determination and hard work; it truly paid off!

Stay tuned on Varsity Life for more, including learning which team beat a Varsity College 48km record!

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Our 2026 Community Pillar Clothing Drive is now underway! Open to our students and staff throughout the week, our community came together to donate an amazing range of pre-loved clothing at fantastic prices, with most items priced at $5!

This Saturday, we'll open the doors of our Secondary Campus as we run a Market Thift Store Day, welcoming our wider community. With food trucks, refreshments and relaxing live music on offer throughout the morning, it's the perfect opportunity to browse for some unique finds while supporting a wonderful cause!

All money raised will be donated to YoungCare, our College’s chosen charity for 2026, with any physical donations remaining after the event being donated to Hearts of Purple, supporting families recovering from the effects of domestic violence.