The Results are in from the 2015 Be Your Best J Rock™ in Inverness
Last night six local schools from across the Highlands competed in the 2015 Be
Your Best J Rock™
Bridgend Primary School, Alness were awarded first place with their performance ‘All
For The Love of a Selkie!’
A striking backdrop set the scene which opened to reveal the highly talented
performers of Bridgend Primary School who captivated the audience with their
high energy throughout. Crowd pleasing traditional Scottish costumes, dancing
and bagpipes punctuated their piece to truly enhance the mythical story of the
‘Selkie’s Skin’. In their first year of entry this piece was a true testament
to the hard-work, dedication and commitment of every young person in the team.
In addition to receiving an array of Awards of Excellence for their Production,
Design and Performance elements, Bridgend Primary School were also awarded an
outstanding five of the six Written Awards in tonight’s show. These Written
Awards celebrate aspects of the J Rock™ that are not seen onstage but take
place in the months leading up to the event in the school and community.
In second place were Smithton Primary School who performed ‘Living Together:
Nature and Urbanisation!’ Whilst tackling a mature and relevant issue, from
start to finish Smithton’s piece consistently sustained momentum and was
performed with an incredible youthful exuberance.
Third place was presented to Pennyland Primary School for their piece ‘Mirror,
mirror...’ Visually striking makeup clearly portrayed the well-known Snow White
and the Seven Dwarf characters whilst their strong drama skills further
conveyed their theme to the audience.
The event, held at Eden Court, attracted a large audience and was supported by
Safer Highland. Throughout the day Safer Highland partners provided fun
and informative workshops with healthy lifestyle messages which were enjoyed by
every young participant entered into the event.
Children’s Champion for Highland Council, Cllr Linda Munro commented after this
evening’s J Rock™: “Tonight has been absolutely fantastic and I have thoroughly
enjoyed it. You appreciate the work that everybody has put in, whilst there is
also a bigger message than just the nights entertainment and here is how it
goes; This is the future and the message in the Highlands is our children will
be all they can be and this is one significant part of it so we will keep
investing, keep bringing them along and keep growing. Britain’s got talent and
the Highlands have got the best of it.”
From Police Scotland and chairperson of Safer Highland, Chief Superintendent
Julian Innes commented on the Highland Alcohol and Drugs Partnership’s support
of the 2015 Safer Highlands Be Your Best Rock Challenge® and J Rock™: “What we
did as a partnership is understand the benefits for young people in the
Highlands getting involved in a different sort of activity within the classroom
to learn about drugs and alcohol and what was really impressive was the effort
of every school who took part tonight. Hopefully next year we will keep the
same format as we did tonight, with the primary and secondary schools being on
different nights, there was certainly the enthusiasm there from the primary schools
so it will be good to see it. What really impresses me is the dedication of the
young people and if it prevents them being involved with drugs and alcohol then
it’s an excellent event and certainly worthwhile. Well done to everybody not
just the winners tonight!”
Please find below the complete list of awards and placings from tonight’s J
Rock™ show:
1st Place -
Bridgend Primary School
2nd Place -
Smithton Primary School
3rd Place -
Pennyland Primary School
Highlands Alcohol and Drugs Partnership Award of Excellence for Choreography -
Smithton Primary School, Bridgend Primary School,
Highland Council Award of Excellence for Performance Skill -
Bridgend Primary School, Pennyland Primary School,
Police Scotland Award of Excellence for Stage Use -
Bridgend Primary School,
Highland Council Award of Excellence for Concept -
Smithton Primary School, Bridgend Primary School,
NHS Highland Award of Excellence for Drama -
Smithton Primary School, Bridgend Primary School, Pennyland Primary School
Scottish Court Service Award of Excellence for Soundtrack -
Lochardil Primary School, Cauldeen Primary School, Kingussie Primary School,
Smithton Primary School, Bridgend Primary School,
NHS Highland Award of Excellence for Set Design and Function -
Kingussie Primary School, Smithton Primary School, Bridgend Primary School,
Pennyland Primary School
Highlands Alcohol and Drugs Partnership Award of Excellence for Costuming
Character -
Kingussie Primary School, Smithton Primary School, Bridgend Primary School,
Pennyland Primary School
Police Scotland Award of Excellence for Visual Enhancement -
Kingussie Primary School, Bridgend Primary School, Pennyland Primary School,
Scottish Fire and Rescue Service Award of Excellence for Entertainment -
Lochardil Primary School, Cauldeen Primary School, , Smithton Primary School,
Bridgend Primary School, Pennyland Primary School
Safer Highland Award of Excellence for Lighting -
Cauldeen Primary School, Smithton Primary School, Bridgend Primary School,
Pennyland Primary School
Scottish Court Service Award of Excellence for Stage Crew -
Lochardil Primary School, Cauldeen Primary School, Kingussie Primary School,
Smithton Primary School, Pennyland Primary School
Scottish Fire and Rescue Service Award of Excellence for Video Performance -
Lochardil Primary School,
Rock Challenge® Award for Achievement in Drug Awareness -
Bridgend Primary School
Be Your Best Foundation Award for Student Leadership -
Lochardil Primary School
Rock Challenge® Award for School Community Support -
Bridgend Primary School
Be Your Best Foundation Award for Healthy Lifestyle -
Bridgend Primary School
Rock Challenge® Award for Cultural and Educational Achievement -
Bridgend Primary School
Be Your Best Foundation Award for Positive Inclusion -
Bridgend Primary School