By Jennifer Kent
AS Glasshouse County count down the weeks for the spectacular HinterWonderLand on November 12, Beerwah State High School and Glasshouse Christian College students are tuning up ahead for their line-up of entertainment at the event. Both schools were eager to get involved again this year and showcase the range of talent of their students.
Event organiser Shelly Le Vesconte is thrilled with both schools involvement, sharing the enthusiasm by the many students and teachers have been fantastic.
“This event aims to create strong partnerships between local schools and industry folk, with the goal of highlighting local careers and opportunities,” she said.
“It also provides an avenue for students to develop their skills in a locally meaningful way.”
“There’ll be range of performances throughout the afternoon and evening from 1pm onwards, with a variety of ensembles from both schools including quartets, jazz bands and concert bands, to name a few.”
Glasshouse Christian College’s Head of Arts Ebony Hilton and Beerwah High’s music teacher Eleanor Dalzell and have been working collaboratively, excitedly preparing for their students’ involvement in this year’s event.
“Being involved in events like this are so important for our students,” Ebony shared. “It’s important for students to be involved in the community and to have that experience of performance, while promoting our college and the fantastic music program we have here.
“Most of our students are local to the area, and they’re really looking forward to the event and performing in their own community.”
Ebony was also please to share that the College’s dance troupes will also be performing throughout the day.
