Ettalong joins rock eisteddfod

Ettalong Public School will be one of more than 40 NSW schools to participate in the inaugural Junior Rock Eisteddfod at the Hillsong Convention Centre, Baulkham Hills, from July 20 to July 23.

The Junior Rock Eisteddfod's launch coincides with the 25th anniversary of the Rock Eisteddfod Challenge in Australia.

While the high school Rock Eisteddfod promotes being drug-free, the Junior Rock Eisteddfod Challenge is designed to help combat the growing increase in childhood obesity.

Students are taught that being active and eating healthy food is fun.

"For months students have been hammering sets, sewing costumes, counting 5-6-7-8 in preparation for the performance of a lifetime," according to public relations manager Ms Renee Ferenc.

"The response to the new event is tremendous which means that many students will be exposed to our health messages about living a healthy lifestyle.

The event has attracted more than 120 primary schools around Australia.

Tickets for the Sydney Junior Rock Eisteddfod Challenge went on sale on Tuesday, July 6, and are $18.70 plus booking fee.

They can purchased from the Rock Eisteddfod Box Office on (02) 9899 3433 between 9am and 5pm Monday to Friday and 9am to12.30pm on Saturdays.

Press release, June 29 Renee Ferenc, Rock Eisteddfod Challenge