General News
7 August, 2026
School production a roaring success
ST Patrick’s Primary School Year Five and Six students took to the stage for a wild show for their recent school production.
Productions are held every two years, giving students an opportunity to engage in the performing arts through their schooling.
This year’s production was Kristy McKenzie’s ‘Jungle Crewz’, which follows Runt as he is sent on a secret mission to spy on seven other groups vying for exclusive access to the Jungle Gym.
Students enjoyed the opportunity to dress in a variety of costumes, from the reptilian facepaint of Camelioflage and Poizone to the rugged style of the Gorillaz and Black Stripe.
Teacher Paula Atkins said the school productions were fully supported by both students and staff, with strong participation from all.
“Students are involved in acting, dancing, prop and set design and creation,” she said.
“Kristy has written the previous two productions, and also choreographs a dance for each class of the school that is interwoven into the performance.
“The dances allow every student to experience live theatre and performing in front of an audience.
“St Patrick’s is thankful of the community’s support and encourages community groups, such as kinders, aged-care and social groups, to keep an eye out for the 2028 performance.”
Two performances were held at the Theatre Royal in Camperdown, with the Wednesday night performance seeing 400 people in attendance.
Ms Atkins said students resonated with the main theme of the performance – standing up for what’s right and not just fitting in with the crowd.
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