West Moreton Anglican College eNewsletter

From the Principal

Last week’s musical production of The Addams Family was nothing short of extraordinary – a true celebration of creativity, collaboration, and commitment.

A production of this scale does not happen overnight. It represents months of tireless effort, imagination, and resilience from our students, staff, and the wider WestMAC community. From the cast and crew to backstage helpers and volunteers, the spirit of teamwork was on full display. A special thank you to our Friends of the Arts (FOTA) team for their ongoing support of our Arts programs and the extra efforts they have gone through to support our team through the year.

The Arts continue to play a vital role in the life of our College. At WestMAC, we are proud to champion creativity as a cornerstone of a rich and holistic education. Through artistic expression, our students build confidence, learn to collaborate, take creative risks, and bring powerful stories to the stage.

To all those who purchased a ticket, cheered from the audience, and supported our students – thank you.

A special thank you must go to our dedicated staff in the Music and Performing Arts Departments, particularly our Director, Ms Cassie Hoiberg, Producer, Ms Tina Paliadelis, Set and Properties Design and Construction, Mrs Lily Wood, Choreographer, Rhiannon Strohben, and Costume Co-ordinator Mrs Rhonda Jackson. It is also fitting that we acknowledge one individual whose contribution to the Arts at WestMAC spans over a decade and a half – our Musical Director, Mr Neil Flottman.

I will take this moment to let our community know that after sixteen years of outstanding service to the College, Neil has announced his retirement. Throughout his time at WestMAC, Neil has held many key roles, including Director of Curriculum, Director of Creative Arts and Extra-Curricular Programs, Head of Creative Arts, and most recently, Head of Performance Music. His impact has been both wide-reaching and deeply felt, and his legacy will continue to inspire future generations of performers and educators.

On behalf of the entire WestMAC community, we thank Neil for his remarkable contribution and wish him every happiness in his well-earned retirement.