Performing Arts Centre and Cultural Activities
The Iona College Performing Arts Centre (IPAC) was opened in 1998, giving the school's cultural activity such Speech & Drama, Music and Art a venue to display their talents.
Iona has a proud tradition in many cultural activities such as drama, music, art, debating and public speaking, titration and mooting.
Every year The Festival of Music, a state wide competition open to all schools is held in the Iona Performing Arts Center (IPAC). Both state and private schools are allowed to enter this competition. Iona's musical, play and band concerts all are performed here. Music at Iona College maintains a good reputation, such as the Symphonic Winds Band, Percussion Ensemble and Big Band receiving great success in their relevant fields of competition.
The school provides over 14 school bands. It can be divided into 5 categories. These include:
- Concert bands
- String orchestras
- Vocal ensembles
- Jazz ensembles
- Percussion ensembles
These categories can divided into three levels: beginner, intermediate and advanced. The bands use IPAC to perform and practise. The school also provides music lessons for students.
Iona has been very successful in public speaking with various regional, state and national representatives. The Carter Shield is an annual public speaking competition between Moreton Bay College and Iona. 2006 celebrated the tenth year of this competition. Iona has been successful in winning the competition eight times.
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