SCHOOL NEWS - The George Museum was the venue for the first Eden and Central Karoo (ECK) Schools Arts Festival on 4 and 5 November, giving learners from schools across the region an opportunity to showcase their artistic talents.
This two-day festival featured dance, drama and musical performances, as well as an exhibition of visual art produced by learners.
Kevin van Niekerk, senior educational specialist for Creative Arts at the ECK office of the Western Cape Education Department, described the inaugural festival as a great success and expressed the hope that it would become an even bigger event next year.
He thanked the educators, learners and organisers and said everyone's combined efforts helped bring the festival together.
The event also drew enthusiastic responses from teachers and learners who praised the performances and the opportunity it provided for young artists. One attendee described the show as "beyond amazing" and thanked the organisers for giving children the opportunity to attend.
The festival provided a platform for young performers and visual artists to gain experience, share their work with an audience and participate in an arts event beyond their own schools.
Josslyn Corridon of Van Kervel School, whose singing performance was excellent.
Chloë Geldenhuys (Grade 9) of Hoërskool Outeniqua is the creator of this beautiful sketch.
Andrew Brink impressed with the flute.
An interesting painting by Hope Trotter (Gr 6) of Concordia Primary School.
Victor Glad, a Grade 5 learner of Sedgefield Primary School's creative lizard sculpture.
The audience was also treated to some dancing performances.
Franken Primêr displayed their drama talent.
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