Performing Arts News

It's a Wrap!!

2019 has been an unforgettable year in Performing Arts. 

The children, our children, have flourished in so many ways, as mindful people, as collaborators and as performers.

Not many primary schools do large scale productions the way we do, our children have an incredible opportunity to grow and explore through their creativity, and our kids are creative! We love teaching our kids, we love seeing them touching and reaching their potential. Alice in Wonderland Jr was an opportunity for everyone to flourish and experience a life changing collaborative event, from Preps to all staff, it took the whole village to make it come to technicolour life and it was my pleasure to direct that experience. I know it makes a difference as I have been bombarded with questions about what we are doing next and who can audition. One ex student who is in year 10 recently came to me and said that he is pursuing Drama because of how life changing it was for him in Primary school participating in a big production.

Along with performing, there is also the mindfulness that I facilitate. This life enhancing skill is something that our children come to with calm and anticipation, they are mindful and aware, they have language around their emotions and are able to be in the moment, attentive and aware, this compliments their Performing Arts experience as well as supporting them in all other areas.

Right now I am consulting with the children about what they want to learn next year, I will make sure their voices are heard and look forward to a mindful new decade. 

Happy Holidays everyone!

Ms Victoria Gelberg

Performing Arts and Mindfulness Teacher