↓ SECTION 02 — SCHOOL
FROM LITTLE THINGS To be totally honest, I completely underestimated the Indigenous Festival. In my naivety, I was looking forward to three days of celebration, education and workshops, but I had misjudged just how this occasion would make me feel. For me, the highlight was the final night – a concert with story and song – that built a vibe inside the SPACE like none I’ve ever felt before. To begin, a man that has become such a big part of the GGS community, Uncle Ron Murray, told us a story about the coming of spring, accompanied by his haunting playing of the didgeridoo. Inspiring and interesting at the same time, it was impossible not to be mesmerised by his voice. Then, Katie Clingeleffer-Woodford (Yr12 Fr), Zoe Marshall (Yr11 He) and myself sang Paul Kelly and Kev Carmody’s song, ‘From Little Things, Big Things Grow’, accompanied by Martin Anderson (Yr11 Fr) on guitar. We felt so privileged to be able to perform such a meaningful song in such a special space. It was an experience I know I’ll hold with me long after my time here.
LIGHT BLUE - GEELONG GRAMMAR SCHOOL
Next, our multi-talented Vice Principal, Charlie Scudamore, and Bart Thatphithakkul (Yr12 M) shared a stirring rendition of Simon and Garfunkel’s ‘The Boxer’. After explaining the personal significance of each song, Mr Scudamore then went solo and performed his funk version of Bob Marley’s, ‘No Woman, No Cry’. At this moment, I thought the night couldn’t get any better – the whole crowd was singing along, every foot was tapping and smiles were everywhere. It was a phenomenal feeling. But, yet again, I was proven wrong. Archie Roach, Emma Donovan, Shane Howard and their two incredibly skilled guitarists played a range of moving tunes, each with its own backstory and touching feel. It was positively captivating; each voice had such a unique quality to it, and each was so emotionally charged – there were tears shed. It was truly an exceptional experience and one we will take away with us forever. Laura Lewis (Yr12 Ga)
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