THE CITY OF PENRITH

EISTEDDFOD SOCIETY INC.

Presents the Twenty Seventh Annual Eisteddfod

2012

Penrith The Friendly Eisteddfod

SPEECH & DRAMA PROGRAM

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Inc.

Mayoral Message for 2012 Eisteddfod Program

Penrith City Council is once again a proud supporter of the 28th annual City of Penrith Eisteddfod. The Eisteddfod provides a wonderful opportunity for many gifted individuals to compete in a wide-ranging program of music, speech, drama and dance. It also gives people of all ages the chance to develop their talents and share them with a wide audience. The experience of competing in an Eisteddfod builds character, confidence and allows participants to learn about important life skills such as caring about your presentation and practice makes perfect. The City of Penrith Eisteddfod has an impressive record of achieving high standards and I am confident this year’s event will be no exception. I’d like to congratulate and thank The City of Penrith Eisteddfod Society members, the event organisers and sponsors for their ongoing dedication and support. On behalf of the Council and people of Penrith, I’d like to warmly welcome everyone who is visiting our City. I hope you have time during your stay to explore our tourist attractions enjoy our hospitality. I wish everyone involved an enjoyable and successful Eisteddfod Yours sincerely Councillor Greg Davies Mayor

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COMMITTEE OF THE CITY PENRITH EISTEDDFOD SOCIETY INC

PATRON– His Worship the Mayor of Penrith Councillor Greg Davies PRESIDENT - Mrs Sari Erasmus-Hickey VICE-PRESIDENT - Mrs Phyllis Huthnance VICE-PRESIDENT - Mrs Christine Mitchell SECRETARY/Public Officer - Mr Ron Goldsmith TREASURER - Mr John Hickey PUBLICITY OFFICER -

2012 CONVENERS Creative Writing Sari E Hickey 0407 146 506 Pianoforte Music Teachers Junior Vocal Georgina Brazier 02 8011 4792 Senior Vocal Judy Burrett 47 54 1780 Instrumental – Brass, Christine Mitchell Instrumental – Woodwind Phyllis Huthnance & 47 39 2825 Christine Mitchell Instrumental – Strings Gabrielle Smith & Phyllis Huthnance Speech & Drama Sari Erasmus Hickey 47 36 3738 School Choirs Sari Erasmus-Hickey 47 36 3738 School Ensembles Sari Erasmus-Hickey 0407 146 506 Dance Natalie Apap Highland Dance Julie Thomas 47 35 2265 Enquiries to Secretary, Box 4409, Post Office, Penrith Plaza 2750 accompanied by a stamped, self-addressed envelope, or phone the relevant category convener. Or see: penritheisteddfod.com.au ADMISSION Adults - $11.00 per day – $6.00 per session Concession - $ 5.00 per day – $2.50 per session School Children - Free Family Season ticket - 4 adult - $30.00 VENUES

* Joan Sutherland Performing Arts Centre – 597 High Street, PENRITH (Adjacent to the Penrith Plaza Shopping Centre)

Lighthouse Theatre, Penrith Anglican College, Wentworth Rd, Orchard Hills NSW 2748

St Mary’s Memorial Hall, Mamre Rd, St Mary’s NSW 2760

Henry Lawson Theatre, Henry Lawson Club, Henry Lawson Ave (off Dunheved Rd) Werrington 2747

* Dance: Nepean H S Great Western Highway EMU PLAINS

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ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

Dr. A. O’Meara Y Gronfa Welsh Trust Fund Dr A. Sheen Penrith Inner Wheel Penrith Anglican College Penrith City Council Zonta Club of the Nepean Valley Nepean Concert Singers The Henry Lawson Club Blue Mountains Concert Society High Street Music Brian & Heather Haisman Christine Mitchell Blue Dragon Books Phyllis Huthnance Robyn Borland Dr John Wells - Simply Beautiful Smiles Nepean & Lower Blue Mountain Music Teachers Assoc Speech & Drama Association of NSW Inc. Board of Management of the Joan Sutherland Performing Arts Centre

OFFICIAL ACCOMPANISTS Senior Vocal, Strings, Woodwinds Janette Norcott 47 57 1059 Junior Vocal Margo Adelson 47 51 2368 Brass Julie Cooney jcooney@bmgs.nsw.edu.au

We would like to ACKNOWLEDGE the outstanding contributions, over a significant period of time, made by: PHYLLIS HUTHNANCE LILY COWEN DENNIS LARKIN VICTOR BRANGWIN Bill BELCHER VALDA SILVY PETRICE LIARDET

INDEX

Speech & Drama P 6 Creative Writing P 12 Schools Instrumental P 13 Schools Choral P 14 Special Presentation P15

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PLEASE NOTE

The Use of flash photography, video cameras or mobile phones are strictly prohibited during the performance

sessions

PLEASE BE SURE TO TURN OFF YOUR MOBILE PHONE.

All competitors are responsible for adherence to laws under the Australian Copyright Act 1968.

The Eisteddfod venue is covered for performance of music by licence from

APRA.

Reference: APRA/AMCOS publication 2006 Music copyright for Eisteddfods

www.apra.com.au

Thank you for your co-operation

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SATURDAY 25 AUGUST 2012

SPEECH & DRAMA SECTIONS

CONVENER: Sari Erasmus-Hickey Phone: 02 4736 3738 Mobile:0407146 506 Email: sariehickey@bigpond.com

VENUE: The Henry Lawson Theatre at The Henry Lawson Club 144 Henry Lawson Ave WERRINGTON NSW 2747 ADJUDICATOR: TBA Sections 1-71 = SOLO performances Sections 72 -95 = DRAMA GROUP performances ALL SECTIONS ARE OWN CHOICE TIME LIMIT OF 3 MINUTES applies unless otherwise specified. ORIGINAL SCRIPT – clearly marked - MUST BE PROVIDED FOR THE ADJUDICATOR.

(Hand-written copies are not acceptable.) All verse speaking must be performed from memory in English. A performer may only perform ONCE in an event. A different item is required for each event.

The Evvy Walker Memorial Trophy will be awarded to the most promising competitor. The Henry Lawson Club Encouragement Awards are for the presentation of texts by Australian authors Trophies and medals are awarded where specified and appropriate. Depending on the number of entries – sections may be combined or divided. Saturday 25 August 2012.

10:30am Start VERSE SPEAKING: –

S3- 5 years and under -Special Restricted (See rule 5) S4- 6 years and under - Open 1. Klare Constable 2. Estar Constable 3. Chloe Jones S4 - 6 years and under - open 1. Maiee Hanna S 5 - 6 years and under - Restricted 1. Maiee Hanna 2. Erica Chou S6. - 6 years and under - Special Restricted. ( See Rule 5 ) 1. Lilly Brosnan 2. Maiee Hanna 3. Erica Chou

NURSERY RHYME IN COSTUME S70 - 6 years and under 1. Chloe Jones

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VERSE SPEAKING S7 - 8 years and under Open 1. Isabella Hills 2. Thomas Scott S8 -8 years and under - Restricted (See rule 6 ) 1. Isabella Hills S9 - 8 years and under - Special Restricted (See rule 5) 1. Richard Norris NURSERY RHYME IN COSTUME S71 - 8 years and under 1. Isabella Hills AUSTRALIAN VERSE from memory - Australian authors only. The Henry Lawson Club Encouragement Awards: $50 Outstanding presentation of texts by Australian authors S25 - 8 Years and under -Open 1. Thomas Scott 2. . Maiee Hanna

S 26. - 8 years and under - Restricted ( See Rule 6 ) 1. Isabella Hills 2. Richard Norris 3. Maiee Hanna S27 - 8 years and under - Special restricted (See rule 5) 1. Klare Constable 2. Estar Constable 3. Maiee Hanna

VERSE SPEAKING S10 - 10 years and under - Open 1. Esther Suen S11 - 10 years and under- Restricted (See rule 6 ) 1. Esther Suen S12 -10 years and under- Special Restricted (See rule 5) 1.Rose Cook AUSTRALIAN VERSE: S28 -10 Years and under -Open 1. Esther Suen 2. Angus Lewis S30 -10 years and under - Special restricted (See rule 5) 1. Ben Symonds PROSE PRESENTATION Presentation from memory –an excerpt from a short story or novel -about 200 words. S41 - 10 years and under 1. Esther Suen VERSE SPEAKING: S13 - 12 years & under - Open 1. Sarah Chou

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S14-12 year and under - Restricted (See Rule 6) 1. Daisy Scott 2. Sarah Chou S15 - 12 years and under - Special Restricted (See rule 5) 1. Derek Norris AUSTRALIAN VERSE from memory - Australian authors only.

The Henry Lawson Club Encouragement Awards: $50 Outstanding presentation of texts by Australian authors

S32 - 12 years and under Restricted (See rule 6) 1. Daisy Scott S33 - 12 years and under - Special Restricted (See rule 5) 1. Derek Norris 2. Nicholas McMaster END of the MORNING SESSION

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SPEECH & DRAMA Continue AFTERNOON SESSION: 1:30 pm START VERSE SPEAKING: POEMS for TWO S74 - 12 years and under 1. Derek & Richard Norris VERSE SPEAKING: S17 -15 years and under- Restricted (See Rule 6) 1. Emma Kate Moore AUSTRALIAN VERSE -Australian authors only.

The Henry Lawson Club Encouragement Awards: $50 Outstanding presentation of texts by Australian author

AUSTRALIAN VERSE-Australian authors only S34- 15 years and under 1. Samantha Stevenson

. S36 - 15 years and under - Special Restricted ( See Rule 5 ) 1. Emma Kate Moore GROUP PRESENTATION of a POEM A group of 3 to thirty students present a poem together - movement & props allowed S75 - 15 years and under 1. St Josephs P S - Y3 & 4 2. St Josephs P S - Y5 & 6 PREPARED PROSE READING Approx. 200 words S50 - 12 Years and under 1. William Merrick

CHARACTER SKETCH IN COSTUME From memory

1st Prize - $50 - Speech & Drama Association of New South Wales

S63 - 12 Years and under- (Time limit -5 minutes) 1. William Merrick IMPROMPTU PROSE READING S 46 - 10 Years and under 1. Rose Cook 2. Maiee Hanna S52 - 15 Years and under 1. Luke Symonds PREPARED PROSE READING Approx 200 words S47. - 10 years and under 1. Rose Cook 2. Maiee Hanna S 53 - 15 years and under 1. Chloe Zurynski

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BIBLE READING Good News and NIV Versions only S 48 - 10 years and under 1. . Emma Kate Moore 2. Maiee Hanna CHARACTER SKETCH IN COSTUME

1st Prize - $50 - Speech & Drama Association of New South Wales

S64 - 15 Years and under – From memory (Time limit - 5minutes) 1. . Emma Kate Moore 2. Luke Symonds 3. Chloe Zurynski SHAKESPEARE EXTRACTS: In costume - from memory S66 - 15 years and under 1. Chloe Zurynski CHAMPIONSHIP S68 - 15 years and under 1. Chloe Zurynski

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We acknowledge the generous donation by the: SPEECH AND DRAMA ASSOCIATION OF NEW SOUTH WALES INC. ABN: 39 063 115 060 Fax: 9889 8922 49 592 598 Tel: 49592598 / 9387 2026 / 98082025 Email: info@speechanddrama.org.au www.speechanddrama.org.au

The Henry Lawson Club Ltd ABN 84 000 836 840 PO Box C155 Werrington County NSW 2747 Phone 02 9623 2119 Fax 02 9623 1741

info@henrylawsonclub.com.au

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SUNDAY 2 SEPTEMBER 2012

CREATIVE WRITING SECTIONS

CONVENER: Sari E Hickey sariehickey@bigpond.com ADJUDICATOR: Lis Bastian - Varuna Writers Centre, Katoomba PRESENTATION: 11:30 am SUNDAY 2 September 2012 VENUE: The Henry Lawson Club, 144 Henry Lawson Ave ( Off Dunheved Rd) WERRINGTON NSW 2747 A Presentation Program will be sent to participants two weeks before the Presentation. We would like to acknowledge the generous donation by:

Blue Dragon Books Shop C, 11 Ross St, Glenbrook, NSW, 2774

Ph/Fax : 4739 2466 Email : bluedragonbooks@aapt.net.au

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Thursday 16 August 2012

SCHOOLS INSTRUMENTAL GROUPS

St Mary’s Memorial Hall, Mamre Rd Parking entrance: Swanston Street, St Mary’s NSW 2760 Adjudicator: Mr Glenn Skarrett CONVENER: SariE Hickey 0407 146 506

ANY COMBINATION OF INSTRUMENTS; TWO CONTRASTING PIECES TIME LIMITS (All Sections) Primary age; 10 minutes. Others; 12 minutes.

9.30 am START IE1 Primary School Bands & Orchestras 1. Springwood P S 2. Blaxland East P S 3. Kellyville P S 4. Toongabbie Christian School 5. St Andrews Primary Marayong 6. Lawson P S Concert Band 7. Mary MacKillop P S String Ensemble 8. Winston Heights P S Band 9. St Joseph P S String Ensemble IE2 High School Concert Bands approx. 11.30 am 1.Toongabbie Christian High School Band 2. Rosebank College Concert Band 3. Wycliffe Christian School Concert Band 4. Blue Mountains Grammar School 5. Winmalee H S Senior Band 6. Winmalee H S Intermediate Band 7. Heritage College Senior Concert Band IE3 High School Orchestras approx 1.00 pm 1. Wycliffe Christian School Festival Orchestra 2. Blue Mountains Grammar School Orchestra 3. BMGS String Orchestra 4. Captivate String Orchestra - Catholic Schools of Parramatta Diocese IE4 Mixed Ensembles approx 1.45 pm 1. Montgrove Secondary College 2. Wycliffe Christian School String Orchestra 3. BMGS Hands Bells 4. BMGS - JMC String Trio 5. Winmalee H S String Ensemble 6. . Winmalee H S Brass Ensemble 7. “Monty’s Ukes” Mongrove P S IE5 Big Band & Jazz Ensembles approx. 2.45 pm 1. Toongabbie Christian School Jazz Ensemble 2. Rosebank College Jazz Ensemble 3. BMGS Stage Band 4. Winmalee H S Jazz Band

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PLEASE NOTE ALL TIMES ARE FOR REFERENCE ONLY

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Thursday 23 August 2012

SCHOOL CHORAL SECTION

Two contrasting pieces – one piece by an Australian composer is encouraged but is not compulsory. Venue: Joan Sutherland Performing Arts Centre

ADJUDICATOR: Pamela Herring CONVENER: Sari Erasmus-Hickey Phone: 02 47 363738 0407 146 506 SESSION 9:30am. - Start Note: Time limits

C1. 2. 3. - 6 minutes C4. 5. 6 and 7 - 10 minutes C. 1 Infants School Age - (Year 2 and under) - Lend Lease Perpetual Trophy 1.Montgrove College 2. Our Lady Queen of Peace

C. 2 Junior Primary School Age - (Year 4 and under) - Lend Lease Perpetual Trophy 1. Our Lady Queen of Peace 2. Montgrove College 3. Saint Francis of Assisi P Junior Choir 4. St John Vianney’s Primary 5. Thomas Hassall Anglican College Junior Choir

C. 3 Senior Primary School Age - (Years 5 and 6) Henry Lawson Club Perpetual Shield - 1. Good Shepherds P S 2. Our Lady Queen of Peace 3. Montgrove College 4. Saint Frances of Assisi Senior Choir 5. St John Vianney’s Primary 6. Greystanes PS Senior Choir 7. Thomas Hassall Anglican College Primary Vocal Ensemble 8. St Josephs P S Choir

SESSION 11:45 pm. - Start

C. 4 Junior High School Age - (Year 10 & under) - Lend Lease Perpetual Trophy 1. Blaxland HS Junior Vocal Ensemble 2. Montgrove College 3. Blaxland H S Year 10 Voiceworks 4.Caroline Chisholm College Elite Vocal Group

C. 5 Senior High School Age -Lower Blue Mountains Rotary Shield 1. Blue Mountains Grammar Senior Vocal Ensemble 2. Blaxland HS Senior Vocal Ensemble 3. Blue Mountains Grammar School Choir 4. John.Wycliffe Christian School Senior Choir 5. Winmalee H S Vocal Group

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Choral Groups – Maximum 8 voices C 6 Junior High School Age - ( Year 10 and under ) 1. Blaxland H S ‘Songbirds” 2. Winmalee H S Junior Vocal Ensemble C. 7 High School – unrestricted 1.Blaxland H S - “The Billies” 2. Winmalee H S Vocal Ensemble

C9 Welsh Song - Open - Age - Choral - Y Gronfa Welsh Trust Fund

One Welsh song sung in Welsh - One Welsh Song in English

1. Blaxland HS Senior Vocal Ensemble

Friday 24 AUGUST 2012, SPECIAL PRESENTATION VENUE: Borland Foyer at the Joan Sutherland Performing Arts Centre in Penrith 9:30am START Adjudicator: Dr Timothy Smith. Convener: Phyllis Huthnance. 4739 2825 The Special Presentation category is open to all persons with physical, sensory or intellectual disabilities. Each entry will receive a written appraisal and a prize will be presented to each group or individual entry. Enquiries to The Convener, Phyllis Huthnance. 4739 2825 The Special Presentation is generously sponsored by:

The Joan Sutherland Performing Arts Centre

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The City of Penrith

Eisteddfod Society Inc.

would like to

acknowledge

the generous support

of the

Penrith City Council