Students from The Bay C of E Primary School have continued the run of podium positions for Island schools at this week’s J Rock competition in Portsmouth, taking home a strong second place in Day 3 of the inter-schools event.
4 schools from Hampshire, 3 from the Isle of Wight and 1 from West Sussex all competed at the Portsmouth Guildhall yesterday (Saturday) in front of a strong audience and the selected judges.
The Bay C of E not only scooped a podium place, but were recognised with Awards of Excellence for Stage Use, Concept, Soundtrack, Set Design and Function, Costuming Character, Visual Enhancement, Entertainment and Stage Crew.
In addition, the Sandown-based school were awarded the Be Your Best Foundation Award for Student Leadership and the Be Your Best Foundation Award for Positive Inclusion.
Stenbury Federation took to the stage with their performance of ‘Girl in the Mirror’. Awards of Excellence were given for Stage Use, Soundtrack, Costuming Character, Visual Enhancement, Lighting, Stage Crew and Video Performance.
Newport’s Medina House School were recognised for their performance ‘Mayhem in the Attic’, which gained them Awards of Excellence for Drama, Set Design and Function, Costuming Character, Visual Enhancement and Video Performance. They also won the Ansvar Insurance Award for Performers’ Choice.
