Parkes Public School entered seven groups in the Forbes Eisteddfod in singing, drama, band, drumming, recorder and dance.
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All students showed enthusiasm and enjoyment whilst participating.
The Year 2 Choir gained first place, singing ‘One Little Candle’ and ‘Never Smile at a Crocodile’.
They were commended on their enthusiasm and commitment to practice each week.
The Wiradjuri Choir also gained first place for their performances of ‘Balang gaanha bungangbu burrami’ and ‘Dhaga wambuwuny’.
The Year 2 Recorder Group played ‘Ode To Joy’ by Beethoven.
The adjudicator was very impressed with the lovely sound they produced and with their very good timing.
She said they were all holding their instruments correctly and the group showed a great deal of promise.
They gained a Highly Commended.
The African Drumming Group played a piece written by Mrs Peden called ‘Here's Trouble’.
The adjudicator reminded all performers, not just this group, to remember not to rush.
She said that our piece was true to the spirit of African drumming and that it was very creative.
The adjudicator also said the children were learning excellent skills.
The Special Education classes performed 'I can sing a rainbow' in Auslan.
Pioneer class helped with making the rainbow backdrop, and the students gained a Highly Commended.
The adjudicator enjoyed their performance and colourful tops.
The school band played 'Power Rock' and 'Mickey Mouse March'.
Both performances displayed an impressive rhythmic opening and a great solid finish.
They received a Highly Commended.
The Aboriginal Dance Group, led by Mr Lionel Lovett, also performed an outstanding dance at the Eisteddfod before travelling back to Parkes and dancing again at the opening of the Families First Convention.
They were very well received by the audience who came from all across Western NSW.