From Pastoral Care Co-Ordinator Primary

Primary Musical - SHREK is Coming!

In Term 4 our Primary Students will be preforming the Disney JR Musical Shrek, in place of our Christmas Concert performance.  There has been a lot of talk and excitement around this as our year five and six students prepare themselves to audition for the various roles within the musical. K-4 will also have their chance in the spotlight performing a song and dance as part of the musical.  

Our last Primary School Musical was Pinnochio in 2018. Subsequent musicals have not been performed due to COVID restrictions.  

There are many reasons why a Primary School Musical is beneficial to our students;

1. Development of Creativity and Imagination: Performing in musicals allows Primary school students to explore and express their creativity and imagination. By participating in a musical, students get to experience the joy of using their imagination to bring a story to life. 
2. Boosts Confidence and Self-Esteem: Performing in front of an audience can be a nerve-wracking experience, but it can also be incredibly empowering. By participating in a musical, Primary school students get the opportunity to build their confidence and self-esteem. Through practice and performance, students learn to trust themselves and their abilities. 
3. Enhances Public Speaking and Communication Skills: Performing in musicals requires students to speak clearly and project their voices. This helps them develop essential public speaking and communication skills that will serve them well throughout their lives. 
4. Encourages Teamwork: Performing in a musical requires students to work together as a team. They learn to rely on each other, support each other, and work towards a common goal. This fosters a sense of community and cooperation that is essential for success in any group endeavor. 
5. Cultural Enrichment: Performing in a musical exposes students to different cultures, traditions, and art forms. This helps them develop a broader understanding of the world around them and fosters a sense of empathy and tolerance. 
6. An authentic way to meet Creative Arts and Performing Arts curriculum requirements.
7. Develops a positive community and brings community together as participants, audience and performers. We have parents who volunteer with set design, costumes, makeup to name a few ways parents are involved. Grandparents, friends, family members enjoy viewing the performance. It also allows the preschool students and parents to see what Lumen has to offer prior to their school journey, and links us in with Imlay House, disabled services and other primary schools in the local community.  
8. Allows students an opportunity to showcase skills and develop a passion for creative arts. 

If there are any parents who would be willing to assist with the musical in costuming, makeup, set design or prop making, or in any other way please get in touch, we would love your help!