Kauri+Syndicate+Showcase



For the last couple of months we have been preparing for our Kauri Syndicate Showcase evening. The following is what we will be presenting at this showcase evening:

= The Acts: =

Dance: Various groups of students have choregraphed their own dance routine. Drama: Various students have devised their own drama/skit act. Photos to Music: Students worked together to compose their own piece of music on Garageband, a tool on our laptops and accompanied a selection of photos. The music and photos would have a them as well. Inquiry Presentations: Students who scored well in their inquirys were given the option to present theirs to the parents. Speeches: The 2 speech finalists (Georgia and Sam) presented their winning speeches at the showcase. Band: Our School Band performed one song at the showcase (Three Little Birds - Bob Marley) Solo: Bella had a solo at the evening. She performed 3 monologues at the showcase from the movies: Notting Hill, School of Rock and The Adams Family. NYLD Movies - The movie made by Rosie, Ella and I was presented at the showcase. Hot Seat Activity - This is where 10 students are seated at the front of the hall. The parents are then welcome to ask questions about our learning and the students answer them.

= My Role: =

Each student in the syndicate was expected to take part in at least 2 of the activities above. The whole aim of this evening was to show what us students could do so we each selected our own activities.

At this showcase I was apart of the Band performance. I am a vocalist so sung the song Three Little Birds. I needed to prepare along with the band for this. We had been learning the song for only 2-3 weeks. I was also apart of the hot seat activity. I didn't really need to prepare for this activity as it was done on the spot. All of us knew what we were talking about so it wasn't a huge preparation. I also spoke to the audience about the National Young Leaders Day 2011 before the movie was shown. I knew exactly what this event was about as I had experienced so I was able to improvise on the night. Once again I needn't to prepare hugely for this role.

= Overall: = I thought that the whole preparation for this evening went great. All of us students co-operated amazingly with each other and with Mrs Stevens and Mrs Matthews. Over a few months, we all completed our activities to perfection. When it came down to the last few weeks, it was a bit hectic but we all handled it really well. Time management was HUGE in this showcase and we all proved that we can handle all the pressure. Finally after a few months of preparation it was Show Night! The entire evening went extremely well and we had no hitches. I had lots of fun and it was great to show the parents how awesome Kauri Syndicate is! I definitely enjoyed the band, we sounded great and had an absolute ball! I think Kauri Syndicate is amazing and I am very proud to be part of this syndicate.