August is always a huge month for our musicians and a lot has been going on in the Arts Department.  We are so proud of our creative students!

Wakakirri 2022 - The rise above plastic

On Wednesday August 10, our Year 5&6 Wakakirri troupe took to the stage with their story ' The Rise Of Plastic' and this week we found out that our hard work paid off.  We were notified that we have received two National Story Award nominations for:

• National Excellence in Performing Arts Award and
• Best Environmental Story Award.

Our performance feedback

Coomera Rivers State School for their Story-Dance titled The Rise Above Plastic

'A powerful exploration of an important topic using the story-dance form in a highly effective way.' by Daniel Dunlop

Performance and Production awards:

1. Amazing moment
2. Excellent ensemble
3. Excellent theme/concept
4. Excellent soundtrack mix
5. Excellent staging – combination of all aspects

Your Story-Dance was nominated for the National Festival Award: Environmental Story Award Story Award!

Panel feedback from Daniel Dunlop

Story: A clear narrative, enhanced through the use of music, props, costume and lighting. A well structured piece that helps convey the emotion, importance and gravitas of the situation we face as a world.

Story-Dance: Strong technique, good use of theatrical devices throughout. Highly creative and imaginative interpretation of each section and well-supported using character, costume and well considered staging.

Performance: Well rehearsed, well choreographed - a variety of choreographic devices - performed sharply and with intention. Great energy throughout.

Elements: Such a strong music mix - with some fabulous music to help evoke mood and atmosphere and to help convey the message of the piece. Loved the theatrical magic of the flying plastic bag - well done on on this innovative production element.

A highly energetic and fun performance.

Congratulations!

Wakakirri Finals FREE DRESS DAY

We have been invited back to perform in the finals on September 6 and the students and the teacher team are SO EXCITED!  Please support us with your donation on the 'Wacky Wakakirri' free dress day to help support us to get there.

Check out our promotional video on our P&C Facebook page.                      

Junior and Senior Strings

Earlier this term the Junior and Senior Strings performed at the Beenleigh Eisteddfod and both groups played beautifully with our Junior Strings earning a 3rd place. The experience of performing on stage in a professional venue and watching other school's groups is so enriching for our young musicians.

Music excursion

This week, our strings groups (with Mrs Blyth and Ms Leese) went to visit the Queensland Symphony Orchestra at Southbank to see where their hard work could possibly take them.  It was a wonderful day and their behaviour was exceptional.

Mrs Blyth loved watching the faces of the students as the first few notes were played. Their eyes were popping out of their heads! Fingers crossed we'll see one of our students there one day.

Junior and Senior  Bands

This week, our bands competed in the Gold Coast Eisteddfod and both came away with a Bronze.  Mr Owens was very impressed with the Junior Band's first performance and the students loved the buzz of performing on a big stage at HOTA (Home of ther Arts) to an audience.

The Senior Band then had their turn that evening and performed with energy and excitement. Our students LOVE to be on stage showing you the results of their hard work and practice.

       
Choir

Our school choir is ready to perform at the Gold Coast Eisteddfod at HOTA on Thursday evening, 25 August.  They are really excited to perform on the stage and I look forward to seeing them.

Dance Performance is coming soon...

Families are encouraged to come in to the school to collect your students one afternoon in week 10 (week of 12/9) for a special school wide dance performance from 2:25pm! (Shhhh! It's a secret BUT we want you to know so you can organise to be there. )