Junior School Wakakirri Dancers Success!

On Wednesday 6 August, 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.

‘Humpty Dumpty sat on the wall,
Had a great tumble, a terrible fall.
But with some courage and help from their friends,
They climbed back up and stood tall again.’

Through expressive expressions and well-polished ensemble work, supporting our lead dancer Ariana Paterson (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 Chandramohan (Year 6), Carlyn Nie (Year 6) and Qaylah Mohamed (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 Jess Dyson, Assistant Dance Coordinator, Afamia Moussa, Claudia Willimann, Maya Simpson and Ivy Brasher. ‘After the Fall’ was a true celebration of collaboration and character, and a wonderful representation of MLC School.

– Jenna Skepper
MLC School Dance Coordinator

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