Wakakirri Dancers Success!
Senior School – ‘Sam I Am’, Receives State Story Award and National Nomination
MLC School’s Senior Years Wakakirri entry, Sam I Am, has been awarded the NSW State Storytelling Award and nominated for the National Panel, with results to be announced in Term 4.
Centred on themes of self-acceptance and identity, Sam I Am follows a character’s journey from conformity to self-expression. The production earned seven awards, including:
This recognition reflects the dedication of our dancers, backstage crew, and staff, whose creativity and collaboration brought this powerful story to life. We are incredibly proud of their achievement and look forward to the national results.
- Spirit of Wakakirri Award
- NSW State Storytelling Award
- Ensemble Award for Dance Performance
- Ensemble Award for Group Dance
- Lead Cast Award for Performance in Acting
- Lead Cast Award for Performance in Dance
- Production Award for Sets and Props
We now eagerly await the National results to be announced next term. Regardless of the outcome, we are incredibly proud of our dancers for sharing such a meaningful story.
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Earlier this term, 85 excited dancers from Years 3 to Year 6 took to the stage at the NIDA Parade Theatre for this year’s Junior School Wakakirri performance. Representing MLC School through their involvement in the Jazz, Contemporary, and Ballet Co-curricular Dance Ensembles, these students delivered a heartwarming and imaginative retelling of the classic nursery rhyme Humpty Dumpty.
Through expressive expressions and well-polished ensemble work, supporting our lead dancer Ariana (Year 6), the Junior School Wakakirri students brought Humpty’s journey to life, highlighting themes of courage, resilience, and the power of supportive friendship. Their performance celebrated the idea that setbacks can be overcome with determination and support, leaving a lasting impression on all who watched.
The power of their message was clearly articulated on the evening by our three public speaking representatives, Aashani (Year 6), Carlyn (Year 6) and Qaylah (Year 6) who were awarded the Best Public Speaking Award. One of only two awards presented on the evening. This honour reflects the students’ confidence, clarity, and ability to communicate their story with conviction and heart.
We are incredibly proud of our Junior School dancers for their creativity, courage, and collaboration to stage this piece with the support of our incredible co-curricular dance staff. ‘After the Fall’ was a true celebration of collaboration and character, and a wonderful representation of MLC School.
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– Jenna Skepper
MLC School Dance Coordinator