In the final scene we have arrived back at school. We are chatting about all the things we enjoyed about our trip around Australia. The students talk about some of the Indigenous words we learnt as we travelled. The lead characters reflect on what they need to remember to do, which is to listen, follow and trust. We also sing a song named Bunjil, about how we need to respect the land, and how special our country is.
Written by: Nina D
"Ngulu Nganjin"
The "Ngulu Nganjin" song was gifted by Mandy Nicholson - Wurundjeri language and culture consultant.
The songwriting team attended workshops with Bridget A’Beckett, and brainstormed melodic and lyric ideas that Bridget then took away and transformed into songs.
“Bunjil”
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Asha W
April A
Elspeth LK
Saskia C
6BN
Nina D
Lucia D C D
River C
Poppy M
Eva D
Helena F
Happy School Kid
Alex’s understudy and student played by Helena
Hi! I’m Helena, I’m twelve years old and I play a school kid. I enjoy being on the stage and having a small part because I love to be on stage with other people. It is so fun to sing and perform with my class. I will love to see you all in the audience. Thank you so much for coming!
Jessie played by Maya
Hi! I’m Maya, I’m 12 years old and I play Jessie. Jessie is bossy, but is really fun and she likes soccer! Something to look out for when I’m on stage is Jessie’s notebook that she carries around. The notebook is full with things the class has learnt on their journey. We hope you enjoy the show!
Sam played by Archie
Hi! I'm Archie and I”m 11 years old and I play Sam. Sam is a sporty, and brave character who loves Adam Goodes. I love acting and cannot wait for the production. I also love footy and other sports like Sam my character.
Evan played by Eli
Hi! I’m Eli, I’m twelve years old and I play the character Evan. I’m really happy to be Evan because I like his character and how he acts. I am really happy that we are doing a production this year because when I was young I watched my brother do lots of performances - then Covid struck… but now I can finally perform.
Morgan played by Poppy
Hello my name’s Poppy. I’m in grade 6 and I really wanted to have a main part in the play as this is my final year at Clifton Hill and my last chance I’ll ever get to perform on stage with my primary peers! I really wanted to be Morgan because I feel like if all the characters were real people, I’d probably choose them to be my friend. They are smart, dramatic and just a little self involved, and I felt I could really take on that character. I’m excited to take what I’ve practised in the classroom and out onto the stage, and have an amazing experience with my class.
School Kid played by Illaria
Hi! I’m Illaria, I’m 12 years old and I play a school kid in our production. I am happy to be in a production because I get to act with my friends. I love how much progress I have made since the first rehearsal.
School kid played by Kamila
Hi! I’m Kamila. I’m eleven years old and I play a school kid in our production. I'm so happy to be a school kid because it is fun to act around and get along with your friends. I hope you enjoy the show!
Gurrung Gurrung 2 played by Xavier D
Hi! I’m Xavier, I’m 11 years old and I play Gurrung Gurrung 2 in the production. I am really happy to play this part because I was originally not going to have a role and then I got one.
Alex played by Kumi
Hi! I’m Kumi, I’m 11 years old and I play the character Alex in the school production. I have enjoyed learning and acting as my character Alex because I get to see them become more and more confident throughout the whole play. I have always loved singing so this is so fun, and I also had a great time doing rehearsals with the other class. It has been so nice watching each other and improving together.
School kid played by Claudia
Hi! I’m Claudia, I’m 11 years old and I play a school kid. I enjoy being a background character because supporting characters are quite important and they help the audience understand how to react to what the main characters are saying. I love drama, and acting has always seemed really interesting and fun to me. I've also always wanted to be in a play!
Guitarist played by Roman
Hi! I’m Roman and I am 11 years old and I’m the guitarist for the song. I also play a funny school kid because I’m a funny person.
Cool School kid and Pianist played by Heiko
Hi! I’m Heiko, I’m years 11 old and I play a cool school kid and pianist. I am happy to be a cool school kid and pianist because I am doing something not over the top. I am one of three band members and I play the piano in our scene.
Curious School Kid played by Sophie
Hello, I’m Sophie, I’m 11 years old and I play a background character. I enjoy being a background character, as I can act along and respond towards the main characters. I also like watching my friends act in the big spotlight. I’m excited to show everyone the play we’ve worked hard on!
Drummer & School Kid played by Murray
Hi! I’m Murray, I’m 11 years old and I am the drummer in our scene. I have to stay in time for our song to be the drummer because it will keep the song going. I also am playing a school kid before our song. The character I play is sporty and energetic.
School Kid & Understudy played by Hazel
Hi! I’m Hazel, I’m 11 years old and I play a school kid with a speaking role and am also the understudy for Charlie. I am so happy to be a school kid with a line because I can show myself playing in the yard and also be involved with a line in this school play. Something about me is I have always loved to act and sing.
Quiet school kid played by An
Hi! I’m An, I’m 12 years old and I play a quiet school kid. I’m happy to be a part of the production even though I’m not a main character. It was fun to work on the production altogether as a class! Something about me was that I helped do some art in the production! ♡
School kid played by Lucia
Hi! I’m Lucia from 6BN. I’m 12 years old and I play a school kid. It was so memorable and fun to have this production be a part of my last year at primary school. It was so cool to see the progress we have made since our first read through!
Extra 5 played by Ellis
Hi! I’m Ellis and I’m 12 years old and I play Extra 5. I liked developing my character in rehearsals. It was also quite fun getting altogether to see how we have learned our lines in not much time. My character loves sport, especially footy.
Charlie played by Nina
Hi! I’m Nina. I am 12 years old and I play Charlie in our scene. I love playing Charlie because she is funny and she is a little bit silly. To find me on stage look for a hat and a striped jacket! I’m really excited to show everyone what we’ve been working on! Hopefully you enjoy the show!
Extra 1 played by Monty
Hi! I’m Monty, I’m 12 years old and I play Extra 1. I loved developing my character in rehearsal, because it is great fun to give expression and emotion to the production. My character loves sports.
School kid played by Max
Hi! I’m Max, I’m 12 years old and I play a background character. I enjoy being a school kid because I add emotion to the scene. I liked watching our scene evolve and grow with lots of emotion in it. My character likes to play basketball and watch the NBA like I do.
Gurrung-Gurrung played by Alice
Hi! I’m Alice, I’m 12 years old and I play Gurrng-Gurrng 1. I enjoyed this because it's fun working on things in the rehearsal.
I really enjoyed doing the rehearsal with the other class and my class because it was always fun and everybody always had an amazing time.
Extra 6 played by Saskia
Hi! I’m Saskia, I’m 12 years old and I play Extra 6. I like this part because I make a dad joke and it's fun to make a silly joke in rehearsal. I am Morgan (Poppy’s) understudy and I like learning Morgan's lines. It’s fun and exciting to be in a production!
I enjoy and have lots of fun at rehearsal because I always have a good time acting with my friends!
Extra 2 and Shy school kid played by Eva
Hi! I’m Eva!!! I’m 12 years old and I play Extra 2! My character is kind of shy and loves collecting random things! I stand behind Jessie and Morgan, but move to the front during the song! I am also an understudy for Jessie! I love performing, even though I didn't get a lead role I am still excited for the play! Enjoy the show!
School kid played by River
Hi I’m River, I’m 11 years old and I played a school kid. It was fun to see how a whole production works. I helped write our class song.