The 2025 School Production

                            A HUGE thank you to our creative dream team! 💚🎭✨

To all the incredible parents working tirelessly behind the scenes—thank you so much for your amazing contributions to our upcoming production of Shrek Jr.!

Whether it’s sewing, gluing, painting, building, or sourcing the weird and wonderful—every time I come up with a wild idea or prop request, I’m blown away by the final product. The level of creativity, care, and attention to detail has completely exceeded my expectations. You’ve transformed visions into reality and brought so much magic to our show.

Your time, talent and enthusiasm are truly appreciated. Thanks to you, our production is shaping up to be nothing short of SHREKtastic! 🧅💚👏

We couldn’t do it without you.

DONATIONS:

We are on the hunt for old green, artificial Christmas trees - any size. In addition, any pre-loved, artificial plants would be gladly accepted.

Important dates for your calendar and information regarding upcoming events

As we prepare for our upcoming production, we’d like to outline a few important requirements to ensure everything runs smoothly.

Costume Try-On Day is scheduled for week 3 of this term:

Main characters and senior ensemble (Years 5 and 6): Tuesday 5th August

Prep to Year 4: Thursday 7th August

To make the costume fitting process smooth and respectful for all students, we ask that on Costume Try-On Day, children wear appropriate underclothing that allows them to change easily and comfortably. Suggestions include:

• Singlets
• Leggings
• Bike shorts

This will help your child feel comfortable and minimise the need for full outfit changes in shared spaces.

This year, most of the costumes will be provided by Great Ryrie Primary School and Amazing Transformations Costume Hire. However, there may be a few additional items we kindly ask you to provide from home.

Please see the list below and, if possible, send these items to school on or before your child’s scheduled costume try-on day. All items should be clearly labelled with your child’s full name.

If you are unable to provide any of the listed items, please let Peta Murray (Performing Arts Teacher) know as soon as possible. We will do our best to supply any necessary items where needed.

Prep A: BIRDS

Children to provide own shoes (preference of black or white runners), socks are provided as they make up part of the costume.

Prep B: BUNNIES

Children to provide own shoes (preference of white runners) with white socks.

Prep C: MICE

Children to provide own shoes (preference of black runners) with dark socks (preference of black or grey).

Prep D: DEER

Children to provide own shoes (preference of black runners) with dark socks.

1A: VILLAGERS

Children to provide own shoes (preference of black or white runners) and plain socks.

1B: VILLAGE KIDS

Children to provide own shoes (preference of black or white runners) and white socks.

1C: FARMERS AND FARM ANIMALS

Children to provide own shoes (preference of black or white runners) and plain socks

1D: SUN, CLOUDS, BIRDS

Children to provide own shoes (preference of black or white runners) and socks. Birds will have socks provided.

2A, 2B, 2C, 2D, 2E: SKELETONS, KNIGHTS, FIRE

Skeletons: Black plain t-shirt, skivvy or long sleeved top. Black shoes/runners with black socks.

Knights: Grey tracksuit pants, grey long sleeved top, or skivvy. Black/dark runners with black socks.

Fire: Dark/black runners with black socks.

3A, 3B, 3C: DULOCIANS

Children to provide own shoes (preference of black runners) with dark socks.

4A, 4B, 4C: DRAGONS

Children to provide own shoes (preference of black runners) with black socks.

Main Cast and Senior Ensemble

Footwear (shoes and socks) suitable to their character. In most cases, runners will suffice. 

Thank you for your support and assistance as we work towards what promises to be a fantastic show! If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to get in touch.

Volunteers – Working With Children Check Reminder

If you would like to assist us during Term 3 with costume try-on days, rehearsals, or other production-related activities, we’d love to have your help! A reminder that, in line with Victorian Government regulations, all volunteers who attend school during school hours must hold a current Working With Children Check (WWCC). If you already have a WWCC, please ensure your WWCC details are registered with the school office as soon as possible. If you don’t yet have a check, you can apply online at www.workingwithchildren.vic.gov.au. Thank you for helping us create a safe and supportive environment for all students.

Thank you again for your support and enthusiasm. We can’t wait to share the magic of Shrek Jr. with you all very soon!

The Production Team