Schools to perform in Sydney and Newcastle

Ettalong and Woy Woy Public Schools will be participating in J Rock, a non-competitive junior version of the Rock Eisteddfod.

The two schools will join three other Central Coast primary schools in the competition.

Ettalong Public School will be performing "Wild Thing" on Monday, August 7.

Woy Woy Public School will perform "The Money Trail" on the same day.

The schools will take part in the Sydney section of the event.

The following week, the five schools will also perform in the Newcastle event on Monday, August 14.

Their performance on these days is the result of months of rehearsals involving parents, teachers and the wider community.

J Rock was introduced in 2004 in an effort to help combat the nation's increasing childhood obesity rate.

More than just a dance, drama and design performance opportunity, J Rock presents a unique learning opportunity for primary school students; teaching them valuable and beneficial health messages in a fun, hands on environment.

On event days, students take part in a series of workshops, games and activities which educate them about ways to regularly exercise, balance their diets and maintain their health.

Participating J Rock schools also receive educational material that can be incorporated into the classroom, enhancing the learning experience and resulting health benefits gained from involvement in the event.

Tickets can be purchased for each event at the Sydney State Sports Centre, Olympic Park, on 132 849, and Newcastle Civic Theatre on 4929 1977.

Press release, July 21 Matthew Henry, J Rock