National distinctions for dance and drama

Woy Woy Public School competed in the NSW grand final of the national dance drama competition called Wakakirri at the Sydney Entertainment Centre on Tuesday, September 14.

The group was selected for the grand final at the Sydney Entertainment Centre after receiving six out of a possible six gold awards at the recent heats held at the Hills Centre, Castle Hill.

The school was not chosen as the winning school but did receive two distinctions on the night and also two highly commended awards.

Only six distinctions were awarded amongst the 14 grand finalists.

Woy Woy principal Mr Warrick Hannon said that winning two of the six awards was an indication of the quality of the item his students presented.

"We are very proud of our students who have dedicated lots of their time and provided most of their energy into making The Homecoming an oustanding event," Mr Hannon said.

The 31 performers were boys and girls from Year 3 to Year 6, supported by a stage crew of four.

They rehearsed during lunchtimes, before school and on Sundays since the beginning of the year.

Mr Hannon said this was the first opportunity for many of the students to perform before a large audience.

He said many people had contributed to the quality of the performance including two teachers, general assistant Mark McParlane and parent Mary-Anne Millington.

Mr Hannon said they had a support group of over 130 parents and friends attend the concert.

After getting home at around 1.30am on the Tueday night, the students were back up again the next morning and evening to open the Central Coast Showcase performances held at Laycock St Theatre.

Email, September 17 Warrick Hannon, Woy Woy Public School