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COURAGEOUS-BE!

May 25, 2009

Dufferin School is Proud to Present
COURAGEOUS-BE!

Dufferin DragonsWhat kind of adults do we want our children to be? When they are faced with challenges, do we want them ‘shrink away’ and give up when things get tough? Or, do we want them to rise to the challenge and stand up for what is right…even if they are standing alone? Courage is to go ahead even when you feel like giving up.  This courage is needed in trying new things.  Sometimes courage has to do with admitting mistakes and then doing the right thing. It is doing what needs to be done even when it is really hard and scary.  Without teaching and having children experience courageous adventures, children like adults would only do what is easy.  The virtue of courage is a ‘gift of character’ that we want our children to practice as they develop into responsible citizens and caring human beings.

The variety musical review, Courageous – Be!, features clips from familiar shows such as ‘You’re a Good Man Charlie Brown, ‘Is That Your Final Answer’ and ‘Class Clown’. As well, it offers the poetry of Shel Silverstein, popular music from this era and from the past, and much, much more. A portion of the set and props have been created and designed by students, and displays of student work samples blend into the set to add realism and a personal feel. Our grade 6 students are responsible for running the show from beginning to end. In this musical review, the teacher and children are at times faced with what seems as insurmountable tasks – the learning of lines, the movement on stage from level to level and place to place.  They require personal bravery in the face of fear – fear that they may look foolish to their peers.  The Grade 6 students at Dufferin School have immersed themselves in a variety of challenges.  Some are learning to act on stage in a manner they have not experienced before.  Others have dared to take a risk by placing themselves in front of their peers in a circumstance that may look or appear ‘geeky’.  The easy way out would be to let fear be in charge. However, we want our children to keep trying and to stand up for what is right.

Through the visual and performing arts, we are able to express our personal vision of the world and understand the vision of others.

Charlie Brown says “You know… courage and tenacity are about the greatest values that a man can have.  With the strength of his convictions a man can move mountains.”  Patty says to Snoopy, “But at least you tried.  Even though you failed, it always makes you feel better when you know you’ve done your best.”

Students from neighbouring schools will enjoy three morning performances.
Performances for the general public will take place at 7:00 p.m. on Wed. June 10 and Thurs. June 11. Tickets are $3.00 each and are available by calling 519-376-8696 ext. 527.

All proceeds from this production will go towards the Dufferin grade 6 trip to Toronto.

NOTE TO NEWSPAPER PHOTOGRAPHERS:

Dress Rehearsal will take place on Tues. June 9 at 9:30.  We would be very pleased to accommodate a photographer at that performance.

For further information or interview opportunities, please contact the school at 519-376-8696 ext. 527.

Submitted by Dan Russell, Principal of Dufferin Elementary School

Written by Deb · Filed Under Concerts, Get Out, Guest Post, Owen Sound, Press Release, The Arts, Youth, fun, theOwen 

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