The Spotlight Falls on Year 6

With the curtains drawn and the drama room reimagined as a black box theatre, Year 6 students rose from their seats to deliver a confident and entertaining Performance Evening. A night with no shortage of personality, comedic timing, and creative storytelling.

Families and staff packed the space, no doubt enticed by the sneak previews they’d heard at home. What unfolded on stage was well worth the anticipation. The evening featured a selection of fractured fairy tales, devised scenes, and original works, many carrying thoughtful social messages. Themes of kindness and environmental care stood out, culminating in a closing piece that offered a poignant reminder of the values we seek to nurture in our young people.

The evening also formed part of each student’s Oral Assessment, which included reading aloud, spoken word, and roleplay. Yet the weight of assessment didn’t overshadow the joy of performance. The girls brought energy and empathy to their characters, revealing both dramatic growth and personal engagement with the material. 

Behind the curtain, students worked together to problem-solve, encourage one another, and refine their ideas, developing confidence not just in their acting, but in their ability to express and collaborate. Head of Drama Judy Norton has nurtured a strong ‘give-it-a-go’ culture, which has seen nearly the entire cohort complete their Light Blue/Kikorangi Oral Assessment.

That dramatic growth echoed into Term 3, when many of the same students took to the podium for their school speeches with the same creativity and courage. The skills honed through performance are clearly shaping confident communicators. On stage, and far beyond it.