The spotlight will well and truly shine a light on talented Central Coast students at this year’s Schools Spectacular, the world’s largest amateur variety show and one of public education’s flagship arts events.
With the Spectacular turning 40 this year, schools from across the Central Coast will join hundreds of students from right across NSW on the stage at Sydney’s Qudos Bank Arena when they perform in the Fabulous Party – this year’s theme.
Three students from Terrigal high School will be among more than 150 performing as featured artists.
Ken Griffiths and Sydney Mickle, both in Year 11, and Maddi Johnson in Year 9, successfully auditioned for their places in the featured ensembles and are very excited about the opportunity.
Ken is part of the Bangarra Aboriginal Dance Company and the boys’ hip hop ensemble while Sydney will feature as a member of the ballet ensemble and Maddi in the hip hop ensemble.
All three students said they were looking forward to developing their skills as dancers and performers and networking with other talented students to achieve performance excellence.
“Terrigal High School is very proud of these students’ talent and selection into the largest performing arts event in the southern hemisphere with over 5000 performers from public schools across NSW,” Terrigal High School relieving principal Sharnee Klempert said.
“We can’t wait to watch them perform and represent themselves, their families and Terrigal High School.”
Other Central Coast schools whose students will be performing this year include Brisbane Water Secondary College Woy Woy Campus, Chertsey Primary School, Gorokan Public School, Kariong Public School, Narara Valley High School, Niagara Park Public School, Northlakes High School, Warnervale Public School and Woy Woy South Public School.
They will join a cast of thousands over two days, August 24 and 25, celebrating a show that has wowed audiences for 40 years since its first performance to celebrate the opening of Darling Harbour’s Entertainment Centre in 1983.
“The Schools Spectacular is just that – a spectacular display of the incredibly talented students and staff in our public schools,” executive director Richard Spiewak said.
“To be chosen to perform at this worldclass event is not only testament to their talent, but also an opportunity for students to nurture their love for performing while working alongside some of the finest talents in the entertainment industry.”
Tickets for the 2023 Schools Spectacular went on sale on July 28.
Source:
NSW Department of Education
Terrigal High School