Students will attend a captivating puppet performance of The Little Prince by Spare Parts Puppet Theatre at the Ellie Eaton Theatre, Claremont Showgrounds. This engaging adaptation of the classic tale will bring the story to life through puppetry, sparking imagination and creativity. The excursion will take place on 4 April at 10:00 AM, with an expected duration of approximately one hour.  Boys are walking to and from the event.

 

Students will attend a captivating puppet performance of The Little Prince by the Spare Parts Puppet Theatre at the Ellie Eaton Theatre, Claremont Showgrounds. This engaging adaptation of the classic tale will bring the story to life through puppetry, sparking imagination and creativity. 

This excursion is closely linked to our curriculum work and the exploration of how narrative stories can be communicated, aligning with our Unit of Inquiry transdisciplinary themes. Students will investigate how storytelling techniques, particularly puppetry, can be used to convey narrative elements. Using The Little Prince as a focal text, they will explore character expression, sequencing, and the power of visual storytelling. This hands-on experience will deepen their understanding of narrative structures and creative communication methods.

The details are as follows:

Who:              Year 1 classes

What:             Puppet Show by Spare Parts Puppet Theatre

Where:           Ellie Eaton Theatre – Claremont Showground

When:            Friday 4 April 2025

Time:             approximately 9.35am – 11:30am

Transport:      Walking

Dress:            Sports (PE) uniform, Scotch broad brimmed hat, sunscreen

The boys will need to have sunscreen applied prior to coming to school, and are to bring their water bottles and a small snack (e.g. muesli bar).