October 26, 2015
St John’s Lutheran School students have been participating in an unusual talent contest recently.
The inaugural “St John’s Got Talent” is the initiative of music teacher Bill Sharp.
Students have been practicing in preparation for the trials, which were held over the last few weeks.
Each morning tea has seen various performances in the senior and junior divisions.
The student audience has welcomed the opportunity to watch the performers and have witnessed everything from lip syncing to singing, musical performances, dancing and martial arts displays.
Mr Sharp has been encouraged by the breadth of talent the students have displayed.
“It takes a lot of courage to get up in front of your peers to sing or dance,” he said.
“Most of these students are not receiving any outside teaching in these areas, but are simply showing their love of performing.
“I’ve been very impressed with the varied performances the students have put together.”
Bill said the process included the students nominating for a category, and then doing the actual performance over the two weeks the trials are run.
“There will be a number of students who will be invited to perform their routines and songs to the whole school on Friday, November 6 before the regular Assembly,” Bill said.
“We’ve had some parents drop by at morning tea to enjoy the entertainment too.
“We know that many will join us on that Friday for the finals where some prizes and certificates will be awarded.”
Mr Sharp is having his first year at St John’s.
“It has been great to watch students perform items that they enjoy alongside their weekly music class lessons,” he said.
“I think the competition will get bigger each year as students become more confident at performing in front of a crowd.”
[Photos: St John’s Lutheran School]
