The Lakes South Morang College Newsletter CURRICULUM
THE LAKES STUDENTS EARN NATIONAL NOMINATION IN WAKAKIRRI!
The Lakes has received a National Nomination Award and is being considered for a National Award for their Wakakirri performance 'Roots Between Us'. Wakakirri is Australia’s largest performing arts event for schools with 191 taking part in 2026. Inspired by the Wakakirri ethos “Great stories inspire change”, participating schools create and perform Story-Dances that reflect students’ thoughts, ideas, and aspirations. Wakakirri Festival Director Adam Loxley said “The standard of performance and the stories being told by schools this year was exceptional and The Lakes South Morang College should be very proud of their award”. The Lakes’ story is about two sisters whose connection is fractured as their world is divided by industrialisation and the changing relationship between people and the natural environment. Their separation reflects a community that has also become disconnected from the Earth and from one another. When a small seed is discovered, it becomes a symbol of hope and renewal, bringing the community together with a shared purpose. As the community works collectively to heal the Earth, the sisters are ultimately reunited, rediscovering their connection to each other and to the world around them. Their performance 'Roots Between Us' was described by Wakakirri Ambassador Joti Van Carlos as “ An exhilarating discovery among sisters in the world of tech and industrialisation. A sagacious showing of how a single seed of hope can foster and cultivate a collective movement to inspire a better world. Dynamic and inspiring!”
The Lakes' performance coordinator Aimee Freind said “I could not be more proud of our students and what they achieved through Roots Between Us. Their student leadership, outstanding choreography and commitment to the performance were exceptional. Throughout the entire process, they demonstrated an incredible level of teamwork, creativity and care for one another. They took ownership of their roles, supported each other and worked collaboratively to bring a challenging and meaningful story to life. Seeing them perform with such confidence, purpose and pride was an incredibly special moment for our school community.” As a result of their outstanding achievement, The Lakes has been invited to perform at the Wakakirri Awards night and considered for a National Story-Dance Award alongside other outstanding Secondary and Dance schools from across Australia. The Wakakirri Story-Dance Festival is a national program that helps schools develop student engagement and wellbeing through participation in the performing arts. Schools participate by creating Story-Dances which they perform in live theatres in capital cities and selected regional areas around Australia. Schools in remote and regional areas can participate via Wakakirri Video.
Wakakirri’s partners include Amplify, Kids Helpline, Open Parachute, and The Sebastian Foundation.
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