THE CITY OF PENRITH

EISTEDDFOD SOCIETY INC.

Presents the Thirty Third Annual Eisteddfod

2017

Penrith The Friendly Eisteddfod

SPEECH & DRAMA PROGRAM

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Inc.

Mayoral Message for 2017 Eisteddfod Program

Penrith Council is proud to support the 33rd Annual City of Penrith Eisteddfod. Each year the Eisteddfod provides a wonderful opportunity for many gifted individuals to compete in a diverse program of music, speech, drama and dance. It also gives people of all ages the chance to develop their talents and share them with a wide audience. The experience of competing in an Eisteddfod builds character, confidence and allows participants to learn important life lessons such as the value of presentation and dedicated practice. The City of Penrith Eisteddfod has a reputation for high standards and I am confident this year’s event will uphold this record. I’d like to congratulate and thank The City of Penrith Eisteddfod Society members, the event organisers and sponsors for their ongoing dedication and support. On behalf of Council and the people of Penrith, I’d like to warmly welcome those visiting our City. I hope you have time during your stay to explore our many attractions. I wish everyone involved an enjoyable and successful Eisteddfod. Yours sincerely

Councillor John Thain Mayor

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COMMITTEE OF

THE CITY PENRITH EISTEDDFOD SOCIETY INC

PATRON – His Worship the Mayor of Penrith PRESIDENT - Mrs Sari Erasmus-Hickey VICE-PRESIDENT - Mrs Phyllis Huthnance VICE-PRESIDENT - Mrs Christine Mitchell SECRETARY/Public Officer - Mr Glenn Hobbs TREASURER - Mr John Hickey PUBLICITY OFFICER - Vacant

2017 CONVENERS

Creative Writing Dorothy Charnley 0413 877 318 Pianoforte Roslyn Mancy 0407 223 048 Junior Vocal Lyn Phillips 0428 125 002 Senior Vocal Jenny Phillips 0402 406 117 Instrumental – Brass, Volker Schoeler 0432 416 020 Instrumental – Woodwind Christine Mitchell 0407 922 752 Instrumental – Strings Gabrielle Smith 0427 250 454 Instrumental - Guitar Glenn Hobbs 0404 300 570 Speech & Drama Sari Erasmus-Hickey 0407 146 506 Special Presentation Phyllis Huthnance 0422 355 514 School Choirs Sari Erasmus-Hickey 0407 146 506 School Ensembles Sari Erasmus-Hickey 0407 146 506 Dance Clair Beach/Kellie Price 0402 112 042 Enquiries to Secretary, Box 4409, Post Office, Penrith Plaza 2750 accompanied by a stamped, self-addressed envelope, or phone the relevant category convener.

Or see: penritheisteddfod.com.au

ADMISSION Adults - $11.00 per day – $6.00 per session Concession - $ 5.00 per day – $2.50 per session School Children - Free Family Season ticket - 4 adult - $30.00

VENUES * Joan Sutherland Performing Arts Centre – 597 High Street, PENRITH

(Adjacent to the Penrith Plaza Shopping Centre)

Lighthouse Theatre, Penrith Anglican College, Wentworth Rd, Orchard Hills NSW 2748

Henry Lawson Theatre, Henry Lawson Club, Henry Lawson Ave (off Dunheved Rd) Werrington 2747

St Paul’s Grammar School, Taylor Road, Cranebrook

Dance: Nepean CAPA H S Great Western Highway EMU PLAINS

Blue Mountains Grammar School

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ACKNOWLEDGEMENTSACKNOWLEDGEMENTSACKNOWLEDGEMENTSACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

Dr. A. O’Meara Master Coaching -Learning Centre Penrith Dr A. Sheen Nepean District Music Club Penrith Anglican College Penrith City Council Mr Craig Richards CTR Financing The Henry Lawson Club Blue Mountains Concert Society High Street Music Brian & Heather Haisman Christine Mitchell Blue Dragon Books Phyllis Huthnance Sydney Welsh Society Dr John Wells - Simply Beautiful Smiles Penrith South Public School Naomi Halls St Paul’s Grammar School Nepean Concert Singers Nepean & Lower Blue Mountain Music Teachers Assoc Speech & Drama Association of NSW Inc. Penrith Inner Wheel Board of Management of the Joan Sutherland Performing Arts Centre

OFFICIAL ACCOMPANISTS Senior Vocal, Strings, Woodwind Janette Norcott - pianopartner@gmail.com Brass, Junior Vocal Julie Cooney -jcooney@bmgs.nsw.edu.au

We would like to ACKNOWLEDGE

the outstanding contributions, over a significant period of time, made by:

PHYLLIS HUTHNANCE LILY COWEN

DENIS LARKINS VICTOR BRANGWIN

Bill BELCHER VALDA SILVY

PETRICE LIARDET CLAIR BEACH

RON GOLDSMITH

INDEX

Speech & Drama P 6

Schools Choral P 13

Schools Instrumental P 15

Creative Writing P 17

Special Presentation P 19

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PLEASE NOTE

The Use of flash photography, video cameras or mobile

phones are strictly prohibited during the performance

sessions

PLEASE BE SURE TO TURN OFF YOUR MOBILE PHONEPLEASE BE SURE TO TURN OFF YOUR MOBILE PHONEPLEASE BE SURE TO TURN OFF YOUR MOBILE PHONEPLEASE BE SURE TO TURN OFF YOUR MOBILE PHONE....

All competitors are responsible for adherence to laws under the Australian Copyright Act 1968.

The Eisteddfod venue is covered by a licensing arrangement between AESA – Association of Eisteddfod Societies of Australia

and APRA AMCOS, PPCA & ARIA.

Thank you for your co-operation

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SATURDAY & SUNDAY 19 & 20 AUGUST 2017

SPEECH & DRAMA SECTIONSSPEECH & DRAMA SECTIONSSPEECH & DRAMA SECTIONSSPEECH & DRAMA SECTIONS

CONVENER: Sari Erasmus-Hickey Mobile:0407 146 506 Email: sariehickey2016@gmail.com

VENUE: The Henry Lawson Theatre at The Henry Sports Club 144 Henry Lawson Ave WERRINGTON NSW 2747 ADJUDICATOR: TBA Sections 1-71 = SOLO performances Sections 72 -95 = DRAMA GROUP performances ALL SECTIONS ARE OWN CHOICE TIME LIMIT OF 3 MINUTES applies unless otherwise specified. ORIGINAL SCRIPT – clearly marked - MUST BE PROVIDED FOR THE ADJUDICATOR.

(Hand-written copies are not acceptable.) � All verse speaking must be performed from memory in English. � A performer may only perform ONCE in an event. � A different item is required for each event. �

The Evvy Walker Memorial Trophy will be awarded to the most promising competitor. The Henry Sports Club Encouragement Awards are for the presentation of texts by Australian authors Trophies and medals are awarded where specified and appropriate. Depending on the number of entries – sections may be combined or divided.

Saturday 19 August 2017. 10:00 am Start VERSE SPEAKING - Enter ONE only of the sections, in each age group

S6 - 6 years and under - Special Restricted (See rule 5) 1. Surakshaa Jagadesh 2. Chloe Morrissey

NURSERY RHYME IN COSTUME S70 – 6 years and under

1. Chloe Morrisey 2. Surakshaa Jagadesh

VERSE SPEAKING - Enter ONE only of the sections, in each age group

S7 - 8 years and under - Open 1. Sophie Morrissey 2.Emmett Byrne 3.Mohammad Ahmed 4. Alexander Hills 5. Estelle Foote S8 - 8 years and under- Restricted ( See Rule 6 )

1. Charlie Morrissey

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S9 - 8 years and under - Special Restricted (See rule 5) 1.Abinesh Janarthanan 2.Addy Lock 3. Alisha Ram 4. Christopher Marshall 6. Miley Madfouni 7.Freya Lock 8. Seyon Uthayanan 9. Tiffany-Rose Burchett 10. Charlie Morrissey NURSERY RHYME IN COSTUME SG 71 - 8 years and under

1. Alisha Ram 2. Charlie Morrisey 3. Sophie Morrissey

AUSTRALIAN VERSE from memory - Australian authors only. - Enter ONE only of the sections, in each age group. The Henry Sports Club Encouragement Award Outstanding presentation of texts by Australian authors

S25 – 8 years and under - Open 1. Alexander Hills 2. Mohammad Ahmed S26 - 8 years and under - Restricted (See rule 6) 1. Sophie Morrissey

S 27 – 8 years and under – Special Restricted ( See rule 5 ) 1. Alisha Ram 2. Abinesh Janarthanan 3. Addy Lock 4. Christopher Marshall 5. Freya Lock 6. Miley Madfouni 7. Surakshaa Jagadesh 8. Tiffany-Rose Burchett VERSE SPEAKING - Enter ONE only of the sections, in each age group. S 10 - 10 years and under – Open 1. Charlotte Magill 2. Geoffrey Norris 3. Scarlett Hall S12 -10 years and under- Special Restricted (See rule 5) 1. Darcy Lawrence 2. Elizabeth Drayton 3. Matthew Marshall 4. Nita Manimaran AUSTRALIAN VERSE: - Enter ONE only of the sections, in each age group. S 28 - 10 years and under - open.

1. Geoffrey Norris 2.Charlotte Magill 3. Elizabeth Drayton 4. Scarlett Hall S29 -10 years and under – Restricted ( See Rule 6 ) 1. Emmett Byrne S30 - 10 years and under- Special Restricted (See rule 5) 1. Darcy Lawrence 2. Nita Manimaran 3.Matthew Marshall 4. Riya Binny

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VERSE SPEAKING POEMS for TWO - From Memory SG73 - 10 years and under 1. Addy Lock 2. Miley Madfouni 3.Freya Lock 4. Sophie Morrissey 5.Tiffany-Rose Burchett PROSE PRESENTATION -Presentation from memory –an excerpt from a short story or novel. S41- 10 years and under 1. Charlotte Magill 2. Geoffrey Norris 3.Darcy Lawrence 4. Mohammad Ahmed 5. Scarlett Hall 6. Sophie Morrissey IMPROMPTU PROSE READING S46 – 10 years and under

1. Elizabeth Drayton 2. Alisha Ram 3. Mohammad Ahmed 4. Geoffrey Norris 5. Scarlett Hall 6. Sophie Morrissey

PREPARED PROSE READING Approx. 200 words S47 - 10 Years and under

1. Alisha Ram 2. Bridie Noble 3. Charlie Morrissey 4. Elizabeth Drayton 5. Geoffrey Norris 6. Mohammad Ahmed 7. Scarlett Hall 8. Sophie Morrissey BIBLE READING Good News and NIV Versions only S48 -10 years and under

1. Elizabeth Drayton 2. Nita Manimaran 3. Riya Binny 4. Sophie Morrissey 5. Scarlett Hall VERSE SPEAKING: - Enter ONE only of the sections, in each age group.

S13 - 12 years and under – Open: 1. Ayva Foote 2. Bella Merlino 3.Charlotte Graham 4. Harry Morrissey 5. Scarlett Hall 6. Stella Hall S14 -12 year and under - Restricted (See Rule 6)

1. Ammarah Ahmed 2. Isabella Hills 3. Martin Drayton 4. Serena Madfouni 5. Stephanie Mallia 6. Will Graham

S15 – 12 years and under - Special Restricted (See rule 5) 1.Apollonia Zivanovic 2. Josh Constantine Lim 3. Sarah Hogan 4. Will Graham

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AUSTRALIAN VERSE from memory - Australian authors only.- Enter ONE only of the sections, in each age group.

The Henry Sports Club Encouragement Awards Outstanding presentation of texts by Australian authors

S31 - 12 years and under –Open 1. Bella Merlino 2. Harry Morrissey 3. Isabella Hills

4. Martin Drayton 5. Scarlett Hall 6. Stella Hall

S32 - 12 years and under Restricted (See rule 6)

1. Isabella Hills 2. Ammarah Ahmed 3. Charlotte Graham 4. Harry Morrissey 5. Serena Madfouni 6. Stephanie Mallia

S33 - 12 years and under Special Restricted (See rule 5) 1. Apollonia Zivanovic 2. Sarah Hogan

3. Josh Constantine Lim 4. Tarine Vivarjitha 5. Will Graham

SG 74A – VERSE SPEAKING - POEMS for TWO – 12 years and Under 1. Ammarah Ahmed 2. Charlotte Graham 3. Elizabeth Drayton 4. Harry Morrissey 5. Martin Drayton 6. Mohammad Ahmed 7. Scarlett Hall 8. Stella Hall 9.Sophie Morrissey 10. Will Graham PROSE PRESENTATION

Presentation from memory –an excerpt from a short story or novel - about 200 words

. S42-12 years and under.

1. Bella Merlino 2.Ammarah Ahmed 3. Harry Morrissey 4. Stella Hall 5. Stephanie Mallia

VERSE SPEAKING: - Enter ONE only of the sections, in each age group.

S16- 15 years and under – Open 1. Daniel Schouten 2. Harry Morrissey 3. Stella Hall S17 - 15 years and under - Restricted ( See rule 6 1. Richard Norris 2. Rose Cook AUSTRALIAN VERSE -Australian authors only. .- Enter ONE only of the sections, in each age group.

The Henry Sports Club Encouragement Awards Outstanding presentation of texts by Australian authors

S34- 15 years and under 1. Daniel Schouten 2. Stella Hall S35 – 15 years and under Restricted (See rule 6) 1. Rose Cook 2. Richard Norris

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VERSE SPEAKING: POEMS FOR TWO – SG74 B – 15 years and under

1. Geoffrey Norris & Richard Norris

PROSE PRESENTATION Presentation from memory –an excerpt from a short story or novel -about

200 words. S43-15 years and under

1. . Daniel Schouten 2. Richard Norris

CHARACTER SKETCH IN COSTUME 1st Prize - $50 – From memory

S61 - 8 years and under - Time limit -4 minutes

1. Alisha Ram 2. Mohammad Ahmed 3. Estelle Foote 4. Sophie Morrissey

S62 - 10 years and under – Time limit - 4 minutes 1. Darcy Lawrence 2. Elizabeth Drayton 3. Geoffrey Norris 4. Scarlett Hall END of the FIRST DAY

SUNDAY 20 AUGUST 2017

10:00 am START IMPROMPTU PROSE READING S49 - 12 years and under 1. Ammarah Ahmed 2. Harry Morrissey 3. Martin Drayton 4. Serena Madfouni 5. Stella Hall

PREPARED PROSE READING Approx. 200 words S50 - 12 years and under

1. Ammarah Ahmed 2. Apollonia Zivanovic 3. Bella Merlino 4. Charlotte Graham 5. Harry Morrissey 6. Martin Drayton 7. Sarah Hogan 8. Scarlett Hall 9. Serena Madfouni 10. Stella Hall 11.Stephanie Mallia 12.Tarine Vivarjitha 13. Will Graham

BIBLE READING Good News and NIV Versions only S51 – 12 years and under 1. Bella Merlino 2. Charlotte Graham 3. Harry Morrissey 4. Martin Drayton 5. Stella Hall 6. Tarine Vivarjitha 7. Will Graham

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CHARACTER SKETCH IN COSTUME From memory 1st Prize - $50 S63 - 12 Years and under- (Time limit -5 minutes)

1. Ammarah Ahmed 2. Apollonia Zivanovic. 3. Ayva Foote 4. Bella Merlino 5.Charlotte Graham 6. Harry Morrissey 7. Scarlett Hall 8. Stella Hall 9. Stephanie Mallia 10.Will Graham

DUOLOGUE IN COSTUME – Time limit -10 minutes. SG79 - 12 years and under 1. Ayva Foote 2. Charlotte Graham 3. Estelle Foote 4. Sarah Hogan 5. Scarlett Hall 6. Stella Hall

7. Serena Madfouni 8. Will Graham PREPARED SPEECH S58 – 12 years and under

1. Bella Merlino 2. Charlotte Graham 3. Harry Morrissey 4. Scarlett Hall 5. Stella Hall 6. Will Graham

IMPROMTU PROSE READING S52 – 15 years and under 1. Daniel Schouten 2. Richard Norris 3. Rose Cook

PREPARED PROSE READING Approx 200 words

S53 - 15 years and under 1. Rose Cook 2.Daniel Schouten 3. Richard Norris

BIBLE READING Good News and NIV Versions only

S54 – 15 years and under 1. Daniel Schouten CHARACTER SKETCH IN COSTUME

1st Prize - $50

S64 - 15 Years and under – From memory (Time limit - 5minutes) 1. Richard Norris 2. Harry Morrissey 3. Stella Hall

DUOLOGUE IN COSTUME – from memory ( Time limit – 5 minutes) S80 – 15 years and under

1. Geoffrey Norris & Richard Norris

IMPROVISATION - No props or costumes SG82 - 10 years and under 1. Scarlett Hall

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SG83 - 12 years and under 1. Ayva Foote 2. Charlotte Graham 3. Harry Morrissey 4. Stella Hall SG 84 – 15 years and under

1. Daniel Schouten

CHAMPIONSHIP – (See rule 17) two selections presented in an entertaining program; presenting different text types, linked with commentary, possibly showing a theme - to display skills as a performer and entertainer. Own choice

S68 - 15 years and under 1. Bella Merlino 2. Rose Cook

We acknowledge the generous donations by the:

SPEECH AND DRAMA ASSOCIATION OF NEW SOUTH WALES INC.

ABN: 39 063 115 060

Fax: 9889 8922 49 592 598

Tel: 49592598 / 9387 2026 / 98082025

Email: info@speechanddrama.org.au

www.speechanddrama.org.au

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THURSDAY 24 AUGUST 2017

SCHOOL CHORAL SECTION

Venue: The Joan Sutherland Performing Arts Centre,

597 High St PENRITH

Adjudicator: Tanith Bryce Convener: Sari E Hickey 0407 146 506

sariehickey2016@gmail.com

9:30am START

Choirs to sing two contrasting pieces – one piece by an Australian composer is encouraged but is not compulsory.

Note: Time limits

C1, 2, 3. 11 - 6 minutes C4, 5, 6, 7, & 12 - 10 minutes

C. 1 Infants School Age - (Year 2 and under) - Lend Lease Perpetual Trophy

1. Our Lady Queen of Peace 2. Montgrove Infants

C. 2 Junior Primary School Age - (Year 4 and under) - Simply Beautiful Smiles Perpetual

1. Our Lady Queen of Peace Primary Junior Choir

2. Pacific Hills Christian School Junior Vocal Group

C .11 Primary School Choir - unrestricted - in ages and numbers

1. Kidsing – Wycliffe Primary Choir

Approx. 11:00am START

C. 4 Junior High School Age - (Year 10 & under) - Lend Lease Perpetual Trophy

1. Blaxland HS Junior Vocal Ensemble 2. Glenwood H S Junior Choir

3. Blaxland HS Y10 Voiceworks 4. Blaxland H S Y8 Voiceworks

5. Montgrove College 6. Blaxland H S Y9 Voiceworks

7. Pacific Hills Christian School Senior Vocal Group.

C. 5 Senior High School Age - Lower Blue Mountains Rotary Shield

1. Blaxland H S Senior Vocal Ensemble

2. Caroline Chisholm Senior Vocal Ensemble

3. Glenwood H S Senior Vocal Ensemble

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C 12 High School Choir - unrestricted - in ages and numbers.

The Henry Lawson Club Perpetual Trophy

1. Blaxland H S Senior Vocal Ensemble

2. Wycliffe Senior Choir

3. Caroline Chisholm College Choir

C. 9 Welsh Song – Primary & Secondary Choral

( Generously supported by the Sydney Welsh Society )

Two contrasting pieces:

One Welsh song sung in Welsh - One Welsh song sung in English

1. Blaxland H S Y10 Voiceworks

Choral Groups – Vocal Ensembles: e.g. Duets, Quartets, small groups up to

16 singers.

C. 6 Junior High School Age – (Year 10 and under)

1. Blaxland H S The Corvettes

C. 7 High School – unrestricted -Year 12 and under)

1. Ccc Trio – Caroline Chisholm College

2. Blaxland H S - The Billies

3. Montgrove College

4. Blaxland H S -The Chimes

597 HIGH STREET, PENRITH

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Thursday 10 August 2017

SCHOOLS INSTRUMENTAL GROUPS

VENUE: The Joan Sutherland Performing Arts Centre 597 High Street Penrith NSW 2750 Adjudicator: TBA Convener: SariE Hickey 0407 146 506 sariehickey2016@gmail.com START: 9:30am

Two contrasting pieces Time Limits

IE.1 Primary School Age Bands – more than 10 players Perpetual Trophy

10 minutes

1. Blaxland East P S Band

2. Mt Riverview P S Band

3. Pacific Hills Christian School 3

4. Dural P S Senior Band

5. Kellyville PS Concert Band

IE 2 High School Concert Bands – more than 10 players 12 minutes

1.Heritage College Concert Band

2. Winmalee H S Concert Band

3. Pacific Hills Christian School Concert Band 1

IE.3 Orchestras – High Schools 12 minutes

1. Pacific Hills Christian School Orchestra

Approx. 12:00 pm

IE. 4 Mixed Ensembles - approx. 10 players – any combination Trophy

1. Chamber Ensemble 10 minutes

2. Giocoso Strings

3. Elderslie H S

4. Glenwood H S Concert Band

IE5. Big Band and Jazz Ensembles 12 minutes

1. Heritage College Jazz Ensemble

2. Winmalee H S Big Band

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IE 6 School String Orchestras 12 minutes

1.Pacific H S Chamber Strings

IE7 Ukele Band/Ensembles 12 minutes

1. Monty Ukes

2. Winmalee H S Brass Quintet

3. Winmalee H S Guitar Ensemble

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597 HIGH STREET, PENRITH

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SUNDAY 28 August 2016

CCCCREATIVE WRITING SECTIONSREATIVE WRITING SECTIONSREATIVE WRITING SECTIONSREATIVE WRITING SECTIONS

CONVENER: Dorothy Charnley - 0413 877 318 - dchandler17@bigpond.com ADJUDICATOR: Varuna Writers Centre, Katoomba

PRESENTATION: Sunday 28 August 2016 at 11:30 am

VENUE: The Henry Sports Club, 144 Henry Lawson Ave ( Off Dunheved Rd) WERRINGTON NSW 2747 A Presentation Program will be sent to participants two weeks before the Presentation. We would like to acknowledge the generous donation by:

Blue Dragon Books Shop C, 11 Ross St, Glenbrook, NSW, 2774

Ph/Fax : 4739 2466 Email : bluedragonbooks@aapt.net.au

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FRIDAY 9 SEPTEMBER 2017

SPECIAL PRESENTATION

VENUE: Penrith South Public School Adjudicator: Pamela Herring Cnr Evan St. & Jamison Rd Convener: Phyllis Huthnance South Penrith. 10 am Start.

1. Bells Choir – Penrith South Public School

2. Dance – James & Hayley - Penrith South Public School

3. Singing Group – Werrington Public School

4. Toby Slattery – Song – Werrington Public School

5. Percussion Group – Penrith South Public School

6. Signing Choir - Xavier College

7. The Mac Avesters - NADO

8. Signing – Riley & Josh – Penrith South Public School

9. Junior Class – Song – Penrith South Public School

10. Singing – Scarlett & Sandra – Penrith South Public School

11. Dance Group – Penrith South Public School

Generously sponsored by Money Orchard Pty. Ltd. Financial & Strategic Planning, High St., Penrith.

Thank you for supporting this special section of the Penrith Eisteddfod. We look forward to seeing you again next year.

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The City of Penrith

Eisteddfod Society Inc.

would like to

acknowledge

the generous support

of the

Penrith City Council