The Arts

The Arts October Newsletter

End of year production

Dear Gilgai Plains Community,

We are excited to announce our upcoming end-of-year production, "The Wizard of Oz," which will take place on December 6, 2024. This classic tale promises to be a delightful experience for our students and families, showcasing the talents of our young performers. Each class will have a specific role in the production, and costumes will play a vital part in bringing the story to life!

Costume Requirements by Class:

Foundation (Munchkins)

• Brightly coloured dresses or overalls
• Fun hats or headbands (flowers, butterflies, etc.)
• Comfortable shoes

Year 1A, 1B & 1C (Witches and Wizards)

• Capes
• Witches and Wizards hats

Year 1D, 1E, 1F & 1G (Scarecrows)

• Dress in old, frayed clothing that represents a scarecrow
• Farmer attire
• Scarecrow hats

Year 2A, 2B, 2C (Tinman)

• Silver or grey clothing
• Aluminium foil accessories (hats, arm, and leg pieces)
• Funnel for a hat (optional)

Year 2D, 2E, 2F, 2G (Lions)

• Brown or gold clothing
• Faux fur accents (scarves, vests)
• Lion ears and tail (can be handmade or store-bought)

Year 3A, 3B, 3C (Characters from the Wizard of Oz)

• Dress as any character from ‘The Wizard of Oz’

Year 3D & 3E (Sports Theme)

• Dress in your favourite Sports wear (Soccer, Football, Cricket, Gymnastics, Ballet etc)

Year 4A & 4B (Witches and Wizards)

• Dress as a Witch or Wizard

Year 4C, 4D & 4E (The flying Monkeys)

• Dress as the famous flying monkeys from ‘The wizard of Oz’.

Year 5A & 5B (The Wicked Witch, A Wizard or Dorothy)

• Dress as The wicked witch of the west, Dorothy or a wizard.

Year 5C & 5D (Dress to impress)

• Dress to impress in your best outfit

Year 6 (Soundscape)

• Let’s celebrate our graduating students. Please wear your school uniform and your year 6 Top.

Important Notes:

Costume Preparation: We encourage families to be creative and involve their children in the costume-making process!

Rehearsals: Please ensure your child’s costume is ready by the end of November for dress rehearsals.

Volunteers Needed: We would love volunteers to help with costumes and set design! If you’re interested, please contact the school office.

We can’t wait to see all our students shine on stage and create unforgettable memories together. Thank you for your continued support in making this production a success!

Best regards,

The Gilgai Plains Primary School Performing Arts Team