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Class of 2031 Creative Arts Drama Secondary Campus Year 7

Our 2026 Wakakirri National Award Winners

A massive congratulations to our Year 7 Future Performers who have been awarded a National Award for excellence in storytelling, creativity, and the performing arts for our 2026 Story-Dance performance, placing them among the top schools in Australia recognised for excellence in the festival. Inspired by the Wakakirri ethos “Great stories inspire...

Community Secondary Campus

End of Term 3 Celebration Day

Welcome Back to term 4! Our college has been full of life over the past two days as our students returned for their final term of 2026! While there’s lots to look forward to from our upcoming Arts Under the Stars event, to our Year 12 Leavers Week celebrations, let’s...

Instrumental Music Secondary Campus

Hot Potato Band Workshop at HOTA

This week our Stage Band (Junior Secondary Jazz Band) students had the incredible opportunity to meet and work with the ‘Hot Potato Band’, for a workshop day at HOTA, and have been invited to return to perform with them...

Graduating the RAISE Youth Mentoring Program

Generation Green Towel Drive Returns to Support David Fleay Wildlife Park

A Special Wind Symphony Performance from How To Train Your Dragon

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Our Musicians Shine in Redland City

Cultural Instrumental Music Secondary Campus

Musician Placements in the Australian and State Honours Ensemble Program 2026

Class of 2033 Creative Arts Cultural Primary Campus Visual Art Year 5

2nd and 3rd Place in the Gold Coast Show Art Competition

Instrumental Music

Amazing Success at the 2026 Gold Coast Eisteddfod

Academic English Secondary Campus Year 7 Year 8

3rd Place in the Readers’ Cup State Finals

Community P&C Primary Campus

Father’s Day Stall 2026

Academic Community Secondary Campus United Nations Club

Our First Secondary Campus Book Fair

Professional Development with Dr Amy Berry

Class of 2028 Science Secondary Campus Year 10

Science in Practice Students Support Local Wildlife

Class of 2031 Creative Arts Drama Secondary Campus Year 7

National Recognition for Our Year 7 Future Performers

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A massive congratulations to our Year 7 Future Performers, who have just received a National Award in Wakakirri, Australia's largest performing arts festival for Excellence in Storytelling, Creativity and the Performing Arts!

Their performance 'Wildlife Warriors' was described by Wakakirri Ambassador Emma Whitefield as “A beloved story told with compassion and joy.” What an incredible achievement, you should all be insanely proud!

Visit Varsity Life today to learn and see more from their performance!

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Thank you to everyone who came and celebrated the return of Arts Under the Stars with us last Friday night!

It was a night full of astounding performances from both music and drama, incredible artwork, engaging films and of course… amazing food!

We loved showcasing our talented students to the Varsity College community and can’t wait to welcome you all back again soon!

Visit Varsity Life today to see more!

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This time last week our Secondary Campus Instrumental Music students held a heartfelt farewell concert for their outgoing peers from the Class of 2026.

As part of the evening, the audience enjoyed a special performance, acting as a musical thank you to and from our graduating students.

Please enjoy as Ayati Gor, one of our amazing Year 12 artists performs ‘Thank You for the Music’ from Mamma Mia.

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Join Secondary Principal Mr Bruce McFarlane as he reflects on our busy first week back of Term 4, while also sharing some of what’s to come for our final term of the 2026 schooling year!

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Our prep ‘Transition to School’ program continues until week 4!

The sessions are aimed at developing your child’s social, fine and gross motor skills within a fun and engaging environment. Children have the opportunity to meet new friends and feel comfortable within the school setting, leading to a positive transition to school.

We look forward to meeting even more new families over the next 4 Friday's, as new and excited children experience what Prep life is like at Varsity College!

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Welcome Back to term 4!

Our college has been full of life over the past two days as our students returned for their final term of 2026! While there’s lots to look forward to from our upcoming Arts Under the Stars event, to our Year 12 Leavers Week celebrations, let’s first look back at our final days of term 3 with our Secondary Campuses Celebration Day!

From food trucks to inflatables and fun filled games all throughout our oval, students had an absolute blast with something for everyone to enjoy, creating an atmosphere full of energy and excitement!

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Less than a week to go until Arts Under the Stars returns to Varsity College.

This Friday, our Secondary Campus will come alive with live music, drama, film, visual art, culture, roving entertainment and international cuisine as one of the most popular events on our College calendar returns for 2026.

There will be plenty to explore throughout the evening, including our Main Stage, Film Cinema, Visual Art Experience, Future Artists & Twenty1 T’s Merch Store and, for the first time, our dedicated Chinese Precinct.

The countdown is on. Join us this Friday for another unforgettable evening under the stars.

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In Episode 3 of The Varsity Voice, our 2026 College Captains are joined by our newly announced incoming College Captains for 2027. Join them as they share their thoughts on what leadership means to them, the responsibility that comes with the role and why being a leader is about more than just a badge.

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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What a wonderful day it was on our Primary Campus, as our Prep & Year 1 to 3 students celebrated Under 8’s Day!

Big smiles filled the day with games, creativity, play, and discovery. A magical celebration full of fun, laughter, and friendship!

Thank you to everyone who helped make today amazing for our students!

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Please enjoy as our Secondary Campus Wind Symphony present a special performance of music from “How To Train Your Dragon” by John Powell. This piece was recently performed at the Gold Coast Eisteddfod, helping our Wind Symphony secure 2nd Place and a Gold Award!

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While Eisteddfod may have concluded, our College’s Instrumental Music success continues! A round of applause as we congratulate twenty of our most advanced musicians who have successfully gained places in both National and State Honours Ensemble Programs, designed to help extend and encourage their pursuit of musical excellence!

Congratulations to all for your successes in SHEP Brisbane and South-East Queensland already this year, and good luck to those participating in both SHEP QLD and AHEP in the upcoming coming school holiday!

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There will be plenty to explore at Arts Under the Stars this October, with art and culture taking centre stage across the event.

Visit our Visual Art Experience to discover works created by our talented students, browse student-designed merchandise at the Future Artists & Twenty1 T’s Merch Store, and head indoors to our Film Cinema for a showcase of original student productions.

For the first time, the event will also feature a dedicated Chinese Precinct, celebrating Chinese culture, cuisine and our College’s language program.

Join us on Friday, 9 October, from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm at our Secondary Campus.