Ettalong wins rock awards

Ettalong Primary School has won four awards at the inaugural Junior Rock Eisteddfod challenge.

They were awards of excellence for stage use, set design and function, costuming and for visual enhancement.

Ettalong was one of eight New South Wales primary schools which took part in the first junior Rock Eisteddfod in Newcastle.

Students also were able to participate in workshops and activities, which were run by professional organisations including Jump Rope for Heart and Fitness First.

Rock Eisteddfod Challenge event manager Ms Louise Anthony said: "Performing is just one part of the Rock Eisteddfod Challenge.

"More importantly it's about students walking away with confidence to say no to drugs, alcohol and smoking and to choose a healthy lifestyle," said Ms Anthony.

The New South Wales regional winners will appear on the Rock Eisteddfod Challenge National TV Special on Sunday, November 21.

The 2004 Rock Eisteddfod Challenge was a NSW Health Smoke Free event supported by the Australian Government, promoted as a focus on combating youth obesity.

Press release, September 22 Renee Ferenc