12 Jun 2018
The school enjoyed a magnificent showcase of talent from the Performing Ensemble. The ensemble is made up of 55 dancers, singers and musicians from local high schools in the Wollongong, Illawarra and Wagga Wagga areas. The performers are all selected on their own talent and they have the opportunity to perform all across the State. It is a class act and a wonderful display of the opportunities available to students in the public education system.
The show educated students on different instruments in the band, their sounds and how they are played. Mr Neil Lendrum, the co-ordinating teacher, highlighted the different sections of the big band; strings, brass, reed and drums. The musicians played very contemporary numbers getting all the students to bop along as the singing team performed beautifully harmonised songs. This was also supported by modern chorography to produce an outstanding show. The performance went for just over an hour and was of the highest quality with the entire audience singing, clapping and joining in. After speaking with the students following the show, the production received incredibly positive reviews with every student I spoke to awarding it a 10 out of 10!
Special thanks to Mrs Wishart for her special support performance! Mrs Wishart stole the show with her dance moves and acting abilities whilst the singers sang a song to her. I would also like to congratulate our students who danced with the dancers and singers as part of the show!