Mount Maunganui College stole the judges' hearts with their performance at the 2017 Stage Challenge.
The College came in second place with their dance called Chain Reaction, which was based on the 2011 Fukushima earthquake that devastated Japan and the effect that it had on the community.
'I felt like I was there, the way they drew me in with their focus and commitment,” says performance judge Brylee Mills.
Mount Maunganui College also took out 9 other awards for a range of areas, such as, their concept, soundtrack, visual enhancement and crew.
'The positive attitude and enthusiasm that the students brought to the show and to the stage tonight was felt unanimously across the board. Tonight's show really highlights how Stage Challenge and J Rock is a great pathway for youth to work together in a safe and healthy way,” says event manager Olivia Kinane.
Henderson High School were the winners of the night who staged a piece on domestic violence.
They invited the audience to take a look behind the picture frames of a family's household and to take a deeper look at what is really there.
'Henderson High School had a stunning display of passion, energy and conviction throughout their powerful performance. This passion was felt unanimously across the audience and ultimately gained them first place,” says Olivia.
Production judge Braydon Priest says the school had a visually stunning performance.
'The positive attitude and enthusiasm that the students brought to the show and to the stage tonight was felt unanimously across the board. Tonight's show really highlights how Stage Challenge and J Rock is a great pathway for youth to work together in a safe and healthy way,” says Olivia.
The Stage Challenge and J Rock offer the perfect platform for students to develop self-belief, confidence and resilience, in a safe, fun and exciting atmosphere.
Stage Challenge 1st Place Open Division
Henderson High School
Stage Challenge 2nd Place Open Division
Mount Maunganui College
Stage Challenge 3rd Place Open Division
Epsom Girls Grammar
Stage Challenge Spirit of Stage Challenge
Whangaparoa College
Ministry of Education Award of Excellence for Concept
Mount Maunganui College
St Cuthberts College
Sancta Maria College
Henderson High School
Long Bay College Epsom Girls Grammar School
Ministry of Education Award of Excellence for Student Achievement
Henderson High School
Ministry of Youth Development Award of Excellence for Drama
Mount Maunganui College
St Cuthberts College
Sancta Maria College Henderson High School
Long Bay College
Epsom Girls Grammar School
Ministry of Youth Development Student Leadership Award
Henderson High School
The Edge Award of Excellence for Soundtrack
Mount Maunganui College
Western Springs College
St Cuthberts College
Sancta Maria College
Henderson High School
Long Bay College Epsom Girls Grammar School
5 + a DAY Award of Excellence for Health & Life Skills
Western Spring High School
5 + a Day Award of Excellence for School Initiative
Epsom Girls Grammar School
Canon Award of Excellence for Visual Enhancement
Mount Maunganui College
Western Springs College
St Cuthberts College
Sancta Maria College
Henderson High School
Whangapararoa College
Long Bay College Epsom Girls Grammar School
Tearaway Magazine Award of Excellence for Choreography
Henderson High School
Whangapararoa College
Long Bay College Epsom Girls Grammar School
Award of Excellence for Stage Use
Mount Maunganui College
St Cuthberts College
Long Bay College Epsom Girls Grammar School
Award of Excellence for Set Design and Function
Mount Maunganui College
Western Springs College
St Cuthberts College
Sancta Maria College
Henderson High School
Long Bay College Epsom Girls Grammar School
Award of Excellence for Theme Originality
Mount Maunganui College
Award of Excellence for Costuming Character
Mount Maunganui College
Western Springs College
St Cuthberts College
Sancta Maria College
Henderson High School
Epsom Girls Grammar School
Award of Excellence for Performance Skill
Mt Maunganui College
St Cuthberts College
Henderson High School
Long Bay College Epsom Girls Grammar School
Award of Excellence for Lighting Design
Epsom Girls Grammar School
Award of Excellence for Stage Crew
Mount Maunganui College
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