posted by Angela Duce, Senior Clerical Officer, Schools and Learning
The Results are in from Day One of the 2016 Be Your Best Rock Challenge® in Dundee!
Two schools from Angus competed in the 2016 Be Your Best Rock Challenge® and Arbroath Academy were placed second in tonight’s show!
Arbroath Academy’s performance, ‘Wild things’, was colourful and energetic from start to finish. Using vibrant and bold costumes to create larger than life characters Arbroath Academy created a truly mesmerising performance that was performed with whole hearted conviction. A pulsating sound track kept up the pace of the story and allowed it to flow whilst atmospheric lighting added an extra dimension to this well thought out performance.
Montrose Academy took to the stage with their moving piece ‘Phytophthora’ which was based on the true events of the potato famine. An impressive set design, which moved throughout, set a strong visual backdrop for this harrowing performance which showcased strong drama skills and excellent use of stage. Bold lighting enhanced the performance whilst an emotive soundtrack guided the audience through their piece winning them an array of Awards of Excellence.
The event, held at Caird Hall, attracted a large audience and was supported by PQA, Angus Council, Police Scotland and Choices for Life.
Pauline Stephen, Head of Schools and Learning, attended the event and awarded first place and said “The performances are always amazing and so professional, and tonight was no exception. We saw some absolutely wonderful talent on display. It just shows how good our young people are across the whole of Scotland.”
Photographs courtesy of Nick Scott Photography
Arbroath Academy – ‘Wild Things’ Montrose Academy – ‘Phytophthoa’
| 1st Place | Kinross High School |
| 2nd Place | Arbroath Academy |
| 3rd Place | St John’s RC High School |
| Angus Council Award of Excellence for Choreography | St John’s RC High School, Kinross High School, Larbert High School, Arbroath Academy |
| Pauline Quirke Academy Award of Excellence for Performance Skill | St John’s RC High School, Kinross High School, Larbert High School , Montrose Academy, Arbroath Academy |
| Choices for Life Award of Excellence for Stage Use | The Mary Erskine School, Kinross High School, Larbert High School , Montrose Academy, Arbroath Academy |
| Police Scotland Award of Excellence for Concept | The Mary Erskine School, Kinross High School, Montrose Academy, Arbroath Academy |
| Pauline Quirke Academy Award of Excellence for Drama | St John’s RC High School, Kinross High School, Larbert High School , Montrose Academy, Arbroath Academy |
| Angus Council Award of Excellence for Soundtrack | St John’s RC High School, Montrose Academy, Arbroath Academy |
| Choices for Life Award of Excellence for Set Design and Function | St John’s RC High School, Kinross High School, Montrose Academy, Arbroath Academy |
| Buchan Embroidery Award of Excellence for Costuming Character | St John’s RC High School, Kinross High School, Larbert High School, Arbroath Academy |
| Police Scotland Award of Excellence for Visual Enhancement | St John’s RC High School, Kinross High School, Larbert High School, Arbroath Academy |
| Angus Council Award of Excellence for Entertainment | The Mary Erskine School, St John’s RC High School, Kinross High School, Larbert High School , Montrose Academy, Arbroath Academy |
| T-Mec Award of Excellence for Lighting | Montrose Academy |
| Be Your Best Foundation Award of Excellence for Stage Crew | Montrose Academy |
| Visions Unlimited Award of Excellence for Video Performance | Montrose Academy |
| Angus Council Award for Spirit of Rock Challenge® | The Mary Erskine School |
| Choice for Life Award for Performers’ Choice | Kinross High School |
| Rock Challenge® Award for Achievement in Drug Awareness | Arbroath Academy |
| Be Your Best Foundation Award for Student Leadership | Montrose Academy |
| Rock Challenge® Award for School Community Support | Arbroath Academy |
| Be Your Best Foundation Award for Healthy Lifestyle | Arbroath Academy |
| Rock Challenge® Award for Cultural and Educational Achievement | Arbroath Academy |
| Be Your Best Foundation Award for Positive Inclusion | Kinross High School |
