The results are in from the 2018 Safer Highland Rock Challenge® and J Rock™ (27 March)

Thurso High
Nick Scott Photography: 1st place Rock Challenge® Thurso High School, Thurso, Caithness

Issued by Rock Challenge® and J Rock™

Tonight (27 March 2018) the 2018 Safer Highland 2018 Rock Challenge® and J Rock™ took place at Eden Court Theatre, Inverness. Seven schools from across The Highlands competed and the results are:

1st place J Rock™
Coulhill Primary, Alness
London's A Blaze
London 1666, the plague is rife within the streets of the city. Thomas Farriner the local baker and his two daughters awake for another busy day. While out selling bread a raging, fire starts within their bakery and tears through the city. Thomas and his daughters are separated by the blaze, will they be reunited?

Coulhill

Nick Scott Photography: 1st place J Rock™ - Coulhill Primary, Alness,

1st place Rock Challenge® 
Thurso High School, Thurso, Caithness
The Wendigo
In a small mountain settlement in Northern Canada, settlers enjoy beautiful summers but face starvation in harsh winters. Legends of mysterious ice and forest creatures have been told from generation to generation. One mother warns her two children of ‘The Wendigo’, a spirit who possesses and controls the vulnerable and starving in the depths of winter. Will they listen?

2nd place Rock Challenge® 
Grantown Grammar School, Grantown-on-Spey
Be Careful What You Wish For
Fiona is an average teenager, angry with school, her friends and her parents. Feeling lonely and frustrated she finds herself in a new life where she is showered with love and attention. She can’t believe her luck. However there is more to this life than meets the eye and things will never be quite the same again.

Grantown

Nick Scott Photography: 2nd place Rock Challenge® - Grantown Grammar School, Grantown-on-Spey

Tonight (27 March 2018) the event at Eden Court Theatre, Inverness attracted a large audience and was supported by Safer Highland, Choices for Life, Securigroup, and Stagecoach.

Attending this evening were an array of sponsors, local authority figures and invited VIPs. Following the show a quote was obtained from the following guest: Chief Executive at Newstart Highland, James Dunbar  “I think Rock Challenge is a great event and all the schools from across the Highlands were fabulous on stage this evening!”

Award

School

1st Place

 Thurso High School

2nd Place

Grantown Grammar School

(J Rock)1st Place

 Coulhill Primary

Highland Council Award of Excellence for Choreography

Inverness Royal Academy, Thurso High School, Grantown Grammar School

Police Scotland Award of Excellence for Performance Skill

Inverness Royal Academy, Farr High School , Kingussie High School, Thurso High School, Grantown Grammar School

NHS Highland Award of Excellence for Stage Use

Inverness Royal Academy, Thurso High School

Highland Alcohol and Drugs Partnership Award of Excellence for Concept

Dingwall Primary School, Kingussie High School, Thurso High School, Grantown Grammar School

Highland Child Protection Committee Award of Excellence for Drama

Dingwall Primary School, Inverness Royal Academy, Kingussie High School, Thurso High School, Grantown Grammar School

Scottish Fire and Rescue Service Award of Excellence for Soundtrack

Coulhill Primary, Dingwall Primary School, Inverness Royal Academy, Farr High School , Kingussie High School, Thurso High School, Grantown Grammar School

Securigroup Award of Excellence for Set Design and Function

Coulhill Primary, Farr High School , Thurso High School

Police Scotland Award of Excellence for Costuming Character

Coulhill Primary, Inverness Royal Academy, Kingussie High School, Thurso High School, Grantown Grammar School

Highland Alcohol and Drugs Partnership Award of Excellence for Visual Enhancement

Farr High School , Thurso High School

Highland Council Award of Excellence for Entertainment

Coulhill Primary, Dingwall Primary School, Inverness Royal Academy, Farr High School, Kingussie High School, Thurso High School, Grantown Grammar School,

NHS Highland Award of Excellence for Lighting

Inverness Royal Academy, Dingwall Primary School, Grantown Grammar School

Be Your Best Foundation Award of Excellence for Stage Crew

Grantown Grammar School, Inverness Royal Academy, Thurso High School

Highland Alcohol and Drugs Partnership Award of Excellence for Video Performance

Coulhill Primary, Dingwall Primary School, Farr High School , Kingussie High School, Grantown Grammar School,

Be Your Best Foundation Award for Spirit of Rock Challenge®

Thurso High School

Belladrum Award for Performers Choice

Coulhill Primary

Highland Alcohol and Drugs Partnership Award for Achievement in Substance Awareness

Inverness Royal Academy

Be Your Best Foundation Award for Student Leadership

Dingwall Primary School and Inverness Royal Academy

Rock Challenge® Award for School Community Support

Coulhill Primary and Grantown Grammar School

Be Your Best Foundation Award for Healthy Lifestyle

Dingwall Primary School and Inverness Royal Academy

Rock Challenge® Award for Cultural and Educational Achievement

Dingwall Primary School

Be Your Best Foundation Award for Positive Inclusion

Dingwall Primary School and Farr High School

Be Your Best Foundation Award for Parental Involvement

Dingwall Primary School and Farr High School

 

 

27 Mar 2018