St Philip’s Christian College students performed in Wakakirri at the National Institute of Dramatic Arts (NIDA) on Wednesday, August 6.
The students’ performance was a short story told through dance, music and drama, focussing on the story of a Muslim girl who stood up for her human right to be educated.
Students were interviewed after their performance and spoke of the support the group has given to their sponsor child Rose from Kenya through her education and how inspired they have been by her story.
St Philip’s Christian College Principal Ms Michelle Kelly said: “Even though I am biased, I felt our story was much more impacting; even alongside other outstanding performances, especially the dances.
“I felt we really held our own.
“The professional judges commented on the seamless transitions and the power of our story and were clearly impressed with our students over the whole day.”
St Philip’s Christian College was awarded the prize for the school that worked the best as a team.
Ms Kelly said: “Congratulations are due to everyone involved and a huge thank you to all the teachers who made it happen, with special thanks to Ms James for introducing the world of Wakakirri to us at St Philip’s.”
Newsletter, 8 Aug 2014.
Michelle Kelly, St Philip’s
Christian College