Elementary Production: A Celebration of Learning, Creativity, and the Future

By Sam Abernethy

Last Thursday and Friday marked the exciting culmination of our Elementary School Production, a vibrant showcase of learning, collaboration, and creativity that had been building since October.

Each year, our Grade 5 students take on the incredible task of crafting the script for our ES Production, and this year, they transported us into a futuristic world where robots ruled the planet. Their storytelling sparked imaginations and inspired the entire elementary community to dive into this bold new world.

Throughout the year, our ESA clubs in dance, drama, rock band, choir, and sets and props have been preparing. Their talents came together seamlessly during rehearsals, adding energy and heart to every performance. But the adventure didn’t stop there; students not involved in the cast or crew found their own ways to step into the future, exploring concepts like city design, robotics, and futuristic storytelling in their classrooms.

Across both days, it was wonderful to see learning come alive in so many forms. Students took the lead both on stage and behind the scenes, managing props, sets, and technology. Their work highlighted essential ATL skills, especially social skills, communication, and self-management, as they worked together to bring the show to life.

Performing to a full auditorium, our students didn’t just put on a play, they created an unforgettable celebration of inquiry, imagination, and the power of student voice. It was a joyful moment for the school community and a testament to the many ways students can lead and learn.