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School prepares for rock eisteddfod |
Ettalong Public School was looking forward to performing in this year's Junior Rock Eisteddfod at the Homebush Sports Centre last Friday, August 5.
"Almost the entire school community has been involved in one way or another," said school teacher Ms Sandra Preston.
"The amount of parent involvement, whole school staff commitment and local community support has been fabulous.
"Many local businesses have donated a variety of items: prizes for fund raising activities, materials for stage sets, material for costumes and, of course, financial support.
"We thank each and every business and supporter for their wonderful generosity."
Last year Ettalong performed in the inaugural Junior Rock Eisteddfod Challenge.
The focus of the event is to promote eating well and living a healthy lifestyle, a message which is portrayed by producing an eight-minute performance through music, drama and dance.
Each school's performance is marked by a panel of three judges.
Schools receiving more than eight out of 10 in any category are given an award.
The categories include choreography, stage use, concept, drama, set design and functioning, character costuming and visual enchantment.
This year Ettalong Public School has 120 children involved from Year1 through to Year 6.
"The experience of being involved in such an event is invaluable and will give the children a lifetime of memories," Ms Preston said.
The title of Ettalong's presentation this year is Pause and Play.
The group will perform again, this time at the Civic Centre in Newcastle, on Monday, September 19.
Press release, August 1 Jenny Jackson, Ettalong Public School