HAP Group

The HAP trip to Melbourne provided a unique opportunity for Rosny students to explore tertiary education opportunities at some of the best universities in Australia. Students visited the University of Melbourne, Deakin and Monash, where they learnt about degree structures, toured the campus, met with academics and student ambassadors, and even got to have a look at potential accommodation options. 

They also experienced the wonder of the State Library, had a private tour of Parliament house and visited the magical Lightscape display at the Royal Botanic Gardens.

Performing Arts Group

The Performing Arts Trip has had an incredible first time in Melbourne experiencing a wide range of cultural and industry activities.

After an early start to Day 1 they completed an Amazing Race to get used to the city and find out where all the theatres were. They then visited ACMI before heading to the opening night of the production of 1984 at the Comedy Theatre.

Day 2 started with a fantastic tour of the Arts Centre including Hamer Hall before seeing the mind-blowing production of Beetlejuice. After the show our students were lucky enough to participate in a Q & A with some of the cast including Eddie Perfect (lead actor and writer of the lyrics/music). We finished off the evening at the Crown and Southbank with some great food and games.

Another action-packed day, day 3 saw the group head to the VCA (Victorian College of the Arts) for a tour and workshops. In the afternoon they met with some of our Rosny Alumni (Lucy and Maddy) who are currently studying and working in Melbourne. This gave students to opportunity to find out firsthand about working in the industry, applying for university courses and what moving to Melbourne after year 12 is like.  AND if that wasn’t enough, they saw another incredible professional musical, Hadestown, in the evening.

With some great meals and a little bit of shopping thrown in for good measure, it’s safe to say the students had an amazing time away.

Visual Art Trip Group

Visual Art students had a packed itinerary during their Melbourne trip. Some of the highlights included a visit to the NGV’s Ian Potter Centre, where students attended a talk on the Top Arts student exhibition, followed by a tour through this impressive exhibition as well as the NGV’s permanent Australian collection. There was also a chance to get creative with a visit to the Australian Centre for Contemporary Art (ACCA), which provided some fun hands-on activities. A magical evening at Lightscape was another standout, where the Royal Botanic Gardens came alive with stunning light and sound installations - a real highlight of the trip.

Despite some rainy weather, spirits remained high as students explored Melbourne’s iconic laneways on a street art walk, immersing themselves in the vibrant urban art scene. Students also enjoyed some quiet moments in Federation Square, creating impressive plein air sketches.

Possibly the real highlight of the trip however was the opportunity to view the French Impressionist exhibition at the NGV, offering a rare glimpse into one of art history’s most influential movements, students had the privilege of viewing iconic artworks that most people will only ever view in books or online!

There was also time for a more playful and interactive art experience with a visit to the ARTVO, where students had great fun engaging with optical illusion murals, and, of course, no Melbourne trip would be complete without a quick stop at the DFO, a Krispy Kreme (or two!), and a visit to Culture Kings!

Students had a fantastic time and gained a rich insight into Melbourne’s diverse and exciting visual arts scene.