Through The Arts at Pembroke, students are inspired to find new ways of seeing and interpreting their worlds.

Drama and Film

Drama and Film co-curricular activities at Pembroke provide exciting opportunities for students. Our programs have lit the creative fire for many of our renowned old scholars who are now flourishing in roles such as professional actors, filmmakers and designers including recognition at the Academy Awards.

Every second year, Middle School students can participate as singers, dancers, performers or backstage crew in the School Musical, a large and popular production performed in a professional theatre venue.

Some students develop a keen interest in lighting and sound operation, set design, costume, hair, make-up or publicity and can hone these skills through various performances across the School including SACE Drama and IB Theatre productions. IB students have the opportunity to participate in a co-curricular play as part of their Creativity, Activity, Service component.

Film Club is offered to students from Years 7 to 9 who are eager to develop their skills and knowledge in making short films, learning practical techniques before planning and executing their own film projects.

A much-loved Film highlight at Pembroke is our annual Unreel Film Festival which provides our students with a unique platform to share their work with the wider community. Indeed, some of our young filmmakers have won national competitions and had their pieces included in the Adelaide Film Festival.

Visual Art

Co-curricular Art classes are offered for students eager to explore and hone their artistic skills across pursuits such as Ceramics, General Drawing, Life Drawing and Watercolour.

Students are inspired to further their learnings from Pembroke’s core Visual Art curriculum, with those highlights including our Middle School Art Exhibition, Year 11-12 SACE/IB Art Exhibition, Artist in Residence Program and Resident and Visiting Creatives Program.

Dance

Dance is a growing arena within Pembroke’s Arts Program, with performance opportunities across ELC to Year 12 ranging all the way from classical to K-pop.

More formal learning is offered through Dance and Dance Studies subject options in Years 8 and 9, and accelerated studies for Year 10 students in SACE Stage 1 and Year 11 students in SACE Stage 2.

We look forward to seeing our students shine on stage as Dance continues to increase in profile at Pembroke.