12 Oct 2022
Congratulations to our Junior and Senior Drama Ensembles who were nominated for - and won - a National Festival Award for Wakakirri 2022 in the category of Entertainment and excellence in the promotion and execution of performing arts. This is a huge nation-wide achievement! Their original performance titled 'A Christmas Tale' can be accessed below and on the Wakakirri website and YouTube channel. Congratulations to all students involved in this spectacular achievement! See results here: https://wakakirri.com/2022-national-festival-awards/ 'A Christmas Tale' https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xJGnPMI5F4I The panel results: ''This performance jumped off the screen and into my heart. A triumph of Story-Dance.'' A wonderful approach to an old story told with true emotion. The arc of the performance was constructed well with excellent segues. The characters were portrayed with honesty. A performance filled with elegance and style. By Katie Kermond. Performance and Production awards: • Excellent performance teamwork • Excellent polished performance • Excellent construction and clarity • Excellent theme/concept • Excellent minimal use of sets, props, and costumes Your Story-Dance was won the National Festival Award: Entertainment Story Award!