Film and Television

Over the past fortnight a group of Year 11 Film, Television and New Media students volunteered at West End State School, working with Year 4 students from across the metropolitan region on creating mini-documentaries. The documentaries proposed a way that the world could be made a better place – from picking up rubbish, to being kind.

Each Year 11 volunteer worked with a group of 5 Year 4 students to coach them in filming with iPads, editing with iMovie, and using documentary conventions.

Some of the Year 11s, it was a chance to give back to their old primary school, WESS!

Thanks to BSHS FTV Alumnus and PHD candidate Keya Makar and WESS teacher Ms Eliza Bell for steering the ship!

Senior Drama

Ms Moore’s Year 11 Drama students have begun their Australian Gothic Drama Unit with striking creativity and insight. They’ve embraced the eerie, tension-filled conventions of the genre, experimenting with mood, tension, and space to evoke unease and mystery.

Their work has shown impressive maturity, especially in their use of lighting and shadow to heighten dramatic tension and create powerful visual moments. From ghostly silhouettes to fragmented storytelling, students are pushing boundaries and exploring the emotional depth of this challenging style.

Well done Year 11!

CREATE

- Ms Aimee Gust | Head of Department - The Arts

CGEN 2025

Yet again, our Performing Arts students represented Brisbane State High School admirably in the annual State Schools Onstage celebration in the CGEN Spectacular, Excellence Awards in Instrumental Music (MOST) and Choral Fanfare.

Both Chorale and Vox Musica choirs performed magnificently in the Choral Fanfare with Vox Musica conducted by Ms Naomi Thurlow awarded ‘Most Outstanding Choir’ in regional finals!

An impressive 12 State High students have received the sought-after opportunity to perform in the Excellence Awards in Instrumental Music (MOST).

29 students performed in CGEN Spectacular - in First Nations Dance Troupe, Massed Choir, Brass Band, Drumline, Featured Dance, Massed Dance and the Symphony Orchestra, conducted by the incredible talent of Meg Robson.

Our School Captain, Lily Dutkowski, excelled onstage in a featured vocalist role and shares her experience.

- Ms Gabrielle Quinn | Director of Cultrual Activities

Each year, over 2000 state school students join together in a celebration of excellence in the arts of Queensland Education. Brisbane State High has been fortunate to involve themselves in the entire 21-year journey of Creative Generation, and this year was no different.

From dance, music, vocals, drum line, drama, and tech/media crew, last week we celebrated the performances of CGEN 2025 on the 18 and 19 July.

BSHS students were involved in many aspects of this year’s show, with senior students performing in the dance company, instrumentalists playing in the symphony orchestra, and vocalists joining the featured cast.

The show is an incredible opportunity to work with industry-professionals at a leading venue in production, the BCEC. I can personally say that after 5 years of performing in this show, my last was definitely my best. This year’s theme was "The Next Chapter”, highlighting all the things you need to travel through life; courage, joy, compassion, and love.

With the dedication and passion of exemplary teachers and professional artists, such as Meg Robson, we discovered what it means to find joy and commitment when pursuing a career in the arts.

Congratulations to all BSHS performers for 2025, and I look forward to enjoying the show next year, from the other side of the theatre!

- Lily Dutkowski | 2025 School Captain