the 5/6 Factor

On Thursday, the children enjoyed an afternoon of amazing theatrical performances. 

'The 5/6 Factor' is a biennial event at Great Ryrie PS. In their performing arts classes, the year 5 and 6 students work on developing a performance; a story told through music and movement. The students have complete control over this project. They are responsible for working as class to develop a storyline or theme, they select music to accompany and enhance the performance. They use digital music programs and software to edit the music, record voice overs, add sound effects and produce a 7-minute track that becomes the basis of the story telling. They then add choreography and movement, develop characters, make costumes and props and rehearse, rehearse, rehearse.

It is a mammoth task. The children learn to work as a cohesive group to ensure the success of the project. They have to problem solve when they encounter obstacles, they must face their fears and learn to compromise. 

This year's performances were funny, creative, thought provoking and inspiring. We saw Gru and his minions kidnap Mrs Rouda; a group of naughty school children travel back in time; a twisted version of the much-loved children's story, 'The Day the Crayons Quit'; a new interpretation of the Jumanji franchise; a clever adaptation of The Addams Family and we saw some Aussie tourists travel to the USA where they met some very interesting characters and introduced their American friends to Aussie culture.

6A, with their performance titled 'Aussie, Aussie, Aussie', were triumphant and took home the prize.

Well done to all of our performers. Your hard work has paid off!