October 8, 2025
Family members, friends and community members have been invited to drop into Saint Mary’s Catholic College on Thursday evening (October 9) to enjoy a “vibrant fusion of technology and the arts”.
The school’s Celebration of Technology and The Arts (COTTA) is back, bringing together the South Burnett community to celebrate creativity, innovation, and artistic expression.
The action will get under way at the Maryknoll Centre at 5:00pm.
School Officer Matt Emery has promised a bold new format.
Matt has contributed his production expertise to a range of school initiatives, including Rock on Stage, as well as several lunchtime and after-school clubs.
Acting College Principal Mandy Sullivan said the new direction for COTTA reflected the College’s commitment to celebrating student voice and creativity.
“COTTA has always been a special event for our community, but this year’s format brings a new level of energy and engagement,” she said.
“Thanks to Mr Emery’s creative leadership, our students are not only showcasing their talents, they’re inviting us into their creative process.”
Matt said his goal was to create more real-world opportunities for students to share their artistic gifts with the community.
“I’m passionate about finding ways to celebrate our students’ creativity as often as possible,” he said.
“COTTA is a chance to bring their ideas to life in a way that’s interactive, inspiring and truly reflective of the talent we have here at Saint Mary’s.”
Attendees will see the Maryknoll Centre transformed into an arts festival venue with galleries, live art displays, a food and coffee van, tours, music stages and a cinema that brings students’ technological and artistic abilities to life.
There’ll also digital showcases, collaborative artworks and performance pieces.
