Wakakirri 2011 – Registrations for Story-Dance Live Have Closed!
Registrations have now closed for those schools wishing to enter Story-Dance and perform live. If you have missed out, please contact the Wakakirri head office (1800 650 979 or 02 9557 8807) so see if we can still accommodate you. We are now in the process of finalising dates and rehearsal times, so that we can get that information out to you as soon as possible. In the mean time, make sure you get your confirmation of entry form sent in to us
Remember you can register for Story-Film, Story-Arts, Story-Writing or Story-Singing any time up until the 5th of August (when works are due).
There are some exciting new changes for Wakakirri 2011 and to reflect many of these we are getting a new look website! Bear with us as we undergo this process. The new site we hope will be launched by the end of April.
For those interested in making short films, we are rolling out the red carpet and Wakakirri will hit the big screen in October. Also, if you are interested in Story-Arts, please check out the new rule changes – we think these amendments are going to inspire some fantastic entries. Register your interest for these categories now to ensure you get all the most up-to-date information.
There will be lots more happening throughout the year so please register your interest now so we can keep you informed. You can also follow us on Facebook for regular updates.
It's time to strap your thinking caps on and get creative,
APRA 2011
LATEST WAKAKIRRI NEWS - April 2011
INFORMATION PACKS 2011
The 2011 Information packs are now available to download. To access these packs, please go to the Rules and Resources section or select this LINK to be redirected. You will need to download one pack for every category you are registered for.
Wakakirri 2010 TV Specials to be Aired during Youth Week!
The five 2010 Wakakirri TV Specials will be shown once again on the Aurora Community Channel, this time to help celebrate Youth Week. Tune in during the following screening times:
11.30am (repeated also at 4pm) daily Monday 4/4/11 through to Friday 8/4/11.
Aurora Community Channel can be viewed on Foxtel Digital, Austar Digital and Optus TV featuring Foxtel Digital.
National Results 2010 Announced
The 2010 National Results were announced at a special ceremony in Sydney on the 8th of November. Schools and VIPs joined Wakakirri staff and special guest Garth Nix at Allen & Unwin Headquarters to view and celebrate the outstanding works submitted in this year's festival. To view the winners, click on the Results & Prizes tab.
(Pictured above: Story-Singing Winners Brindabella Christian College; Story-Film Finalists Gladesville Public School; Author Garth Nix helps present awards; Story-Arts 2nd Place Winner Paris Armstrong; Story-Arts Winner Zac Severn; Story-Writing Winner Amelia Hamilton)
Changes to Wakakirri Categories for 2011
1. Story-Telling will NO longer be part of the Wakakirri Festival from 2011. Unfortunately due to the low level of interest in this competition over the past 5 years, a decision has been made to remove it from the Wakakirri program. Schools wishing to explore drama and acting in their class are encouraged to enter the Story-Film competition and come to see their film on the big screen at a red carpet event.
2. Schools wishing to enter Story-Singing will no longer be required to perform their songs live at a Wakakirri venue. Instead, a recording will need to be sent to Wakakirri on an audio CD and/or uploaded as an MP3 directly to the Wakakirri website. Schools can make option video clips to accompany their Story-Singing entries. Read more here.
People's Choice Awards 2010
The People's Choice Awards have been announced. We received 5,277 votes, with the highest school earning 635 votes. This is a fantastic results and congratulations to all the winners. You can view a full list here.
Wakakirri TV Special 2010Which school will be awarded the Wakakirri Prize for 2010? Which films, songs, dances, artworks, telling and written stories will be awarded national titles? Find out on the Wakakirri TV special being screened on the Aurora Community channel during National Story Week (November 8-12th). The specials will air at 11:30am and 5:30pm each day. A copy will also be sent to every school in Australia the same week so keep an eye on your letterbox!
Register now for Wakakirri 2011
Wakakirri has big things planned for 2011. Make sure you check out our 2011 dates and venues for your school calender and register your school before Jan 2011 to reserve your free spot in all our teacher workshops (beginners and advanced). This years advanced workshops are being run by NIDA which should be amazing (and a great way to rack up some PD hours!)
Wakakirri Evaluation 2010
We are currently undertaking an evalutaion of Wakakirri 2010 and would love to hear from participating teachers. Your feedback and comments are of great value to us and we would appreciate any suggestions or thoughts you may have from your experience this year. To take this survey, please CLICK HERE .Wakakirri Live Shows - PHOTOGRAPHS
To view and order photos from a live show, please visit the winkipopmedia website www.winkipopmedia.com.au or CLICK HERE .