Musical staged about the First Fleet

Year 5 students from Umina Public School are set to commemorate the 225th anniversary of the landing of the First Fleet in Botany Bay.

They will stage a musical about the landing on Wednesday, November 27, and Thursday, November 28, with performances being held at 12:30pm and 7pm.

The school's teaching staff have scripted The First Fleet, composed the music, directed the actors and come up with the show's choreography.

The year 5 students participating in the performance have all been learning about Australia's colonial history.

The musical will enable them to bring their knowledge to life as they sing, dance and act.

It has also meant students have had the opportunity to learn about production skills such as lighting, sound and backstage skills.

Students and staff are currently finalising preparation for the performances.

Students are pictured rehearsing for their performance of "The First Fleet" musical

Email, 11 Nov 2013

Susannah Kerr, Umina Public School