At Wandal we are very excited that the Rockhampton Eisteddfod is once again with us, and we are looking forward to participating in Speech, Signing, Instrumental and Vocal sections. Not every student will be involved in every group or choir, but all of our students in Years 1 to 6 will be involved in at least one choir.
Wandal has a long history of Eisteddfod Participation. I am ancient enough to remember taking part in Speech Choirs in the 1970s, where we all had to sit in silence out on the grass near the Municipal Theatre, waiting for our turn to compete. COVID restrictions certainly hampered this major local event for the past couple of years, but the opportunity to once again take part is here and so we are very pleased to join in the fun!
Instrumental and Signing Choirs and Groups: Information about instrumental groups for students in Years 4 to 6 will be communicated by the instrumental tutors, and Miss Godbaz will keep you informed about Signing Choirs for students in Years 1 to 6.
Verse Speaking: Students in Years Two and Three will compete in Section 300 (Verse Speaking Choir Primary School Years Prep – 3: Enrolments over 150 students) at 9:00 a.m. on Monday 8 May. Students will travel to and from the Pilbeam Theatre by bus. Students will wear their full formal uniform. A more detailed note will be distributed next week.
Students in Year Five will also compete in Verse Speaking Section 301 (Verse Speaking Choir Primary School Years 4 – 6: Enrolments over 150 students) at 9:00 a.m. on Monday 8 May. Students will travel to and from the Pilbeam Theatre by bus. Students will wear their full formal uniform. A more detailed note will be distributed next week.
Novelty Choirs: Students in Year One will be taking part in Section 211 (Primary School -Freestyle Novelty Over 200) on 10 May in the afternoon (approximately 1:30 p.m.). Students will travel to and from the Pilbeam Theatre by bus. Students will need to wear a costume for this section, and the song we are presenting is called ‘We Are the Dinosaurs’, so a dinosaur costume is required. Wandal has a long tradition of both eisteddfod participation and creative and inexpensive costuming of novelty choirs. The expectation is that costumes are found and created rather than costing a lot of money. (Please note that the students will be singing and dancing, so the costume will need to take that into account. Also, all students will need to wear closed in shoes. All students can come to school dressed in their costumes for the day. A more detailed note will be distributed next week.
Students in Year 4 and 6 will be competing in Section 212 (Primary School Freestyle/Novelty over 200) on 12 May at 9:30 a.m. Students will travel to and from the Pilbeam Theatre by bus. Students will need to wear a costume for this section, and the song we are presenting is called ‘Raining Tacos’, so a costume suggesting that is required. Students could wear coloured shirts suggesting the ingredients of a taco and jeans. There is the opportunity for taco hats, complete taco costumes or taco related accessories. Stereotypical Mexican costumes are not encouraged. Students are also not to wear shirts that are too easily recognised as something that does not fit with the theme. For example, a football jersey might be the correct colour, but does not suggest the theme to the audience and so these are not encouraged. Wandal has a long tradition of both eisteddfod participation and creative and inexpensive costuming of novelty choirs. The expectation is that costumes are found and created rather than costing a lot of money. (Please note that the students will be singing and dancing, so the costume will need to take that into account. Also, all students will need to wear closed in shoes. All students can come to school dressed in their costumes for the day. A more detailed note will be distributed next week.
