Dancing in the dark

Tina Garg, Carey Donvale Parents Association

As darkness descended on the Donvale campus, small streaks of lights dart to and fro, but there was not a sound… except for the occasional whirring of a… printer?

It’s not the start to a murder mystery, but rather the Carey Donvale Parent Association’s (CDPA) Silent Disco! Held on Thursday 23 June, the day before school holidays started, it was the perfect way to get kids and parents into a jubilant mode.

The kids opened their glow-in-thedark packs – complete with goggles, masks, bracelets, balls and wands – and embellished their outfits, ready to hit the dancefloor. The Donvale Hall was dazzling with disco light rolling and quirky character lights (including a banana no less) to set the scene. The kids enjoyed a quick snack before busting a move or dressing up for a few funky clicks at the photobooth.

It was a fun evening for the kids and their parents, who watched children of all ages jump and dance without the normal ear-splitting noise – many were positively Zen! When DJ Ying provided the last few tunes, many voices were singing the lyrics in unison.

A big thanks to Ainslie Pettitt who organised all the logistics and the lighting, and to all members of the CDPA who supported in different ways, along with the many parent volunteers who helped on the night.