On Thursday 12th of December, the Year 8 Drama group performed at St John the Evangelist Primary School, Campbelltown to an audience of excited Year 1 students. The 17 Year 8 Mount Carmel students involved are pictured. 

In this performance, Year 1 were taught about the components of the human voice: pitch, pace, volume, diction, tone and pause. A dramatic reading from the children’s book, The Gruffalo,  was also presented as well as interactive group work sessions with the Year 1 students themselves. The performance showcased what the Year 8 students have learnt in a 12 week program that aims to sharpen the skills of public speaking through Drama.

Many thanks to Mr Paul Moroney, the Principal at St Johns for the opportunity to visit and perform for Year 1. Thank you, as well, to the Year 1 teachers who found the time in their busy schedule for our performance and to Mr Lozelle for accompanying us to the performance. 

This type of activity forms important connections with our feeder schools and the benefits are clearly twofold. The Year 8 students are to be congratulated on their exemplary behaviour and their fine performance!

Mrs Rosetta Fitzgerald