In the Spotlight

A month or so back Alice wanted to audition for one of the main parts in the School concert. There were only four main parts and auditions were open to all students from Year 2 to Year 6. It was one of the moments when you want to encourage your child but not set them up for disappointment. Yes, I said, go ahead, learn the lines, try out and do your best but remember Year 6 students are going for the same parts. All weekend she practised her lines and experimented with actions and facial expressions and then auditioned. A few days later she was so excited, as was the entire Year 2 (and her parents), to learn Alice had got one of the parts.

Over the last few weeks we have gone over lines diligently. Alice was never too tired or distracted and would often bring me the script. There were a lot of lines for a Grade 2 and some of them very similar which made it difficult. Matt knew from the start that he probably wouldn't make the concert as he was in China for a conference but an early flight out meant he made the concert with 5 minutes to spare. So last night we were all able to attend the concert "Back to the Future". Four kids hop in and out of a time machine and in each scene a class performs. Felicity's class did the Middle Ages and Felicity was a very composed Maid Marian. Alice did brilliantly and was so confident and relaxed. It was a thrill to be there! Well done Alice - the hard work was worth it!