Macleans College place second in Auckland Region ShowQuest
Posted on October 23, 2020
This year the nationwide student-led ShowQuest dance competition was changed to an on screen competition where students had to create a self-filmed video exploring a theme.
Macleans College students chose to explore the theme of loneliness, which many teenagers feel. They wanted to portray the idea that everyone feels lonely at some stage in their lives and emphasise the importance of reaching out for help even if you feel like no one is there for you. The video reminds students of where to get help if loneliness is affecting them.
The choreography, teaching, filming and editing were all student-led. The video was directed by Lucy Pakenham (Kupe House). Lead choreographers were Mia Bolton (Kupe), Beth Snooks (Snell) and Jasmine Jones (Rutherford).
The students won second place in the Open National for Auckland region which was a $2,000 prize pack.
Thanks must go to Mrs Jackson, Ms Harrison and Dr Miles for their support during the making of the ShowQuest video.
Macleans College ShowQuest: Lost in the World 2020
If you wish to talk to someone about the issues raised in this video, please see the links below:
- Guidance and Counselling at Macleans College
- SchoolTV
- Issues I Face
- loneliness.org.nz
- Helpline: 0800 111 757
- Need to talk? Free call or text 1737
Performers
Year 9
Isabella Chen (Hillary House)
Annabelle Harrison (Snell)
Nikita Hokianga (Kupe)
Mischa Inglis (Snell)
Fiona Karani (Upham)
Chloe Lam (Upham)
Molly Pakenham (Kupe)
Alex Ready (Mansfield)
Katie Rogers (Kupe)
Abby Snooks (Snell)
Felice Yang (Te Kanawa)
Year 10
Jasmine Jones (Rutherford)
Bianca Lim (Snell)
Alicia Major (Rutherford)
Katie McLeay (Snell)
Eden Millward (Rutherford)
Year 11
Sarah Huang (Rutherford)
Maggie Corbett (Te Kanawa)
Laura Banks (Te Kanawa)
Year 12
Hannah Giles, (Snell)
Grace Huang (Snell)
Sophia Lim (Snell)
Diya Matta, (Snell)
Tamika Te Young (Batten)
Year 13
Kaixi Zhu (Upham)
Beth Snooks (Snell)
Lucy Pakenham (Kupe)
Alyse Goodyer (Te Kanawa)
Penny Bodman (Mansfield)
Mia Bolton (Kupe)
Jessie Brindle (Mansfield)
Prizes
| Prize | Prize Winner / Prize Collector |
|---|---|
| Outstanding Creative Leadership Role for Directing – Certificate | Lucy Pakenham |
| Second Place in Auckland - Certificate and Trophy | Mia Bolton and Jasmine Jones |
| Thinker Award for Best Educational Message - Certificate | Beth Snooks |
| Most Effective Use of Live Sound (live singing) - Certificate | Kelsey Martin (Mansfield) and Terryn Martin (Mansfield) |
| Creative Leader Awards (Certificates) | Beth Snooks, Mia Bolton, Lucy Pakenham, Diya Matta, Jasmine Jones, Hannah Giles and Tamika Te Young |