College Rock Eisteddfod
Northern Beaches Secondary College has a proud tradition of participation in the Rock Eisteddfod, having entered for the part six years. In 2009 The production was a unique and twisted version of Oliver Twist called, More or Less. This year the College competed for the first time in the Premier Division and it was a great achievement to make the Grand Final. The student performers and their support crew outdid themselves to come 10th in the State in this much more competitive division. The College entry also received an Award of Excellence for School Community Support.
The Rock Eisteddfod involves over 120 students from years 7 - 12 from across the college campuses with everyone welcome to participate. Students can be part of the performance team or the Backstage crew.
Auditions are held in the first weeks of Term 1 for performers and backstage crew. Rehearsals are on Wednesday afternoons from 3 to 5 at Freshwater Senior Campus. Also on the first Sunday of every month from 10 to 2.
In 2008 the College entry, Clara - from the Nutcracker, was full of colour and excitement with students from Years 7 to 11 from all the campuses. The VET Entertainment class from FSC provided backstage crew.The 2008 College entry came third in the Open Division Grand Final and the College was promoted to Premier Division for 2009.
2007's entry had an ANZAC theme. Australians were swept up in the initial excitement of WW1 creating a rush of men to enlist. Soon they realised the shocking realities of war. Letters were the only communication with loved ones but families were constantly left trying to fill gaps which censoring left blank and with this came a dreadful wonder: was this the last letter home?
The 2006 College Rock Eisteddfod entry was “Mary Bryant – her escape from Botany Bay”. It was our version of the mini series and book by Jonathan King about the true life story of one of the most remarkable women in Australian history. She was the gutsy female convict who was sent from Old England to Botany Bay, and managed one of the greatest escapes ever.
2006 was our best year yet for the Rock Eisteddfod. The College came second in the Open Division and won the Sydney Dance Company Award for Best Choreography.
Northern Beaches Secondary College has a proud tradition of participation in the Rock Eisteddfod, having entered for the past three years.
After a highly successful Heat where we received 11 awards, including Most Entertaining. We went on to the Grand Final on Thursday 7th September at the Entertainment Centre where we came second and were awarded Best Choreography.
The Rock Eisteddfod involves over 120 students from years 7 - 12 from across the college campuses with everyone welcome to participate. Students can be part of the performance team or the Backstage crew.
Northern Beaches Secondary College
- 10th Premier Division Grand Final 2009
- 3rd Open Division Grand Final 2008
- 7th Open Division Grand Final 2007
- 2nd Open Division Grand Final 2006
- Sydney Dance Company Award for Choreography 2006
- Reached the Open Division Grand Final each year since 2004
- Award of Excellence for Lighting Design at the Grand Final 2005
- Award of Excellence for School Community at the Grand Final 2004
- Other awards have included: Choreography; Concept; Drama; Soundtrack; Set and Prop Design; Stage Use; Lighting and Costuming in Character
College Rock Eisteddfod Coordinator: Kirsten Dickason
For further information contact: kirsten.dickason@det.nsw.edu.au
College Administration Office: 9939 6942
