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It was happy tears for Calrossy Junior School Dance teacher, Mrs Irem Mooney, this week as she watched her young performers light up the Tamworth Town Hall stage – their smiles wide, proud, and infectious.
Representing Calrossy at the 77th Annual City of Tamworth Eisteddfod, our Junior School dancers didn’t just bring their best moves – they brought joy, confidence and kindness to the crowd. And they did it all thanks to a co-curricular program that removes barriers and opens doors for every child.
The Junior School Dance Club is held on campus before school each week, making it easy for families to be involved without the stress of extra travel or after-hours commitments. It’s open to all students, regardless of ability or experience – and that’s the point, says Mrs Mooney.
“We believe in encouraging students to give things a go and discover new passions in a supportive environment. Dance is just one way we help students build friendships, confidence and express themselves through movement and music,” she said.
This year’s dance theme for the young dancers was “Kindness” – a perfect fit with Calrossy’s whole-school focus for 2025.
Stage 3 (Years 5–6) took to the stage with a moving contemporary performance of Tim McGraw’s Humble and Kind , showcasing more complex choreography and storytelling.
In a super fun performance they proudly placed Third in their category.
S tage 1 (Years 1–2) performed a colourful and energetic jazz routine to Shawn Mendes’ Believe , with a strong message of friendship and teamwork. They took out First Place in their section.
Stage 2 (Years 3–4) danced their way to another First Place with a heartwarming performance of Count on Me by Bruno Mars. The routine was choreographed with the help of Year 7 student Sophia Mooney, who volunteered her time to mentor the younger dancers.
The dancers will reprise their routines for the whole school community at the Junior School Assembly in Week 8.
“It’s so much more than dance,” said Mrs Mooney. “It’s about showing up, trying new things, working as a team, and growing in ways that go far beyond the stage.”
Meanwhile, in the Secondary School, students from Years 7–9 also danced their hearts out at the Eisteddfod, bringing home two second-place awards and a Highly Commended. These students take part in the XP Program – an innovative learning initiative that allows them to explore passions like dance in a fun, inclusive, and non-selective environment.
The XP Program is an innovative co-curricular program that targets students from Years 5 - 9 providing diverse opportunities and pathways within the school day.
