Performing Arts
Junior Concert 2024 “Let the Games Begin!”
Old Orchard Primary School presents “Let the Games Begin!”
3rd and 4th September 2024 at Crossways Baptist Church, Burwood East
Celebrate the 2024 Olympic Games with us through song and dance. Learn about the history of the games with our ancient Greek choir. Be transported to Paris to see Olympians including swimmers, martial artists and many more! This year, the Junior Concert will include students in years Prep – 3 as well as the Senior Choir.
Students in Kimba and Korra will be performing on Night 1 (3rd September)
and Wulun and Yindi students on night 2 (4th September).
Help needed!
We are looking for donations and help with the following:
- White sheets/fabric for making costumes
- Painting cardboard row boats (12)
- Making pretend Dumbbells/Weights (6)
- Berets (25)
- World flags (10-15)
- Martial Arts Jackets (28)
- Sewing martial arts jackets (28)
- Sewing Greek robes (33)
- Olympic rings
- Olympic flame and torch
If you could help with any of the above, please email Rhiannon: Rhiannon.Trimby@education.vic.gov.au
Costume Requirements
Families will need to provide base costumes and the school will provide accessories where needed. Some classes have two costumes.
Please see below for base costume requirements:
Preps:
Athletic clothing (sneakers/runners, sports shorts, colourful shirt)
1JM and 1KG:
Athletic clothing and a bike helmet.
1/2GA and 2AT:
French theme - Striped top (stripe colour and sleeve length does not matter),
black pants or skirt.
Global theme - Dress from your culture (similar to Harmony Day) or wear athletic clothing. This will be a quick costume change so needs to be something students can put over the top of their French costume.
2OF and 3MP:
Race walking - All black clothing with bright coloured sneakers/runners.
Martial Arts - School will provide but if your child owns a martial arts uniform (white pants, jacket, belt) they are welcome to wear it for the performance.
3CG and 3MB:
Weightlifting - Coloured singlet, sneakers/runners, black shorts.
Swimming: Swimming clothing: minimum rashie and boardies (no bikinis or speedos on stage please) Swimming cap or goggles if able.
Help needed!
Our music teacher Rhiannon Trimby is looking for staff and parent helpers to assist with costumes and props.
If you have any queries about the production or can offer assistance, please email Rhiannon: Rhiannon.Trimby@education.vic.gov.au