Wakakirri was brilliant
On Monday night, the Wakakirri students dazzled audiences with their original performance called Battle of the Brain. Their successful show came away with six awards, including:
- Storytelling award for strong use of the festival motive
- Ensemble award for choreography
- Stage Managers award for teamwork
- Production award for projection
- Creative production award for lighting design
- Spirit of Wakakirri Award (This award is a BIG deal)
Ambassador feedback (NATHALIE COTTE, Wakakirri Ambassador.)
Coomera Rivers State School delivered a truly impactful and original performance with Battle of the Brain. From the great opening to the fantastic ending, I was genuinely super impressed. The glove choreography was especially effective—so powerful and symbolic. Tackling the important topic of mental health, your students cleverly explored the brain’s response to stress and anxiety with confidence, clarity, and compassion. It’s clear that your involvement in The Resilience Project has shaped a deep understanding, and that came through in every movement. The choreography, symbolism, and storytelling were thoughtful and strong, demonstrating how regulatory strategies can help us maintain control. This was not only an amazing performance, but also an educational and inspiring one—a brilliant example of being Good at Learning and Good at Life. Congratulations on a meaningful and memorable Wakakirri journey!
Schools from all over Queensland have been performing their dances across this week. And now we wait until Monday to find out if the Coomera Rivers Wakakirri team have made it through to the State Finals Awards Night. Chookas!
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