Monday, November 17, 2008

Annual Concert 2008

We attended XY's kindy's 6th Annual Concert cum Graduation Night on Saturday. For such event, the digital camera and video camera are a must. Unfortunately, the cameras decided to go on strike. :( Before we left the house, PaPa was checking the video camera and then the tape compartment can't close back. It was faulty the last few times we used it, but somehow we still managed to make it work. But this time, it just 'die-ded'. So we asked BIL to bring his video camera as they're going for the concert as well.

Anyway, the school has engaged a professional videoman to capture the event and I've already put in my order for the DVD. But with a personal video camera, we can zoom in on our 'star'. hehehe As for the DSLR, its battery 'die-ded' halfway while PaPa was taking photos during her dance. Yeah, the smart me charged the (faulty) video camera but forgot to check the digital camera. *knock on own head*

~ the tape got stuck ~

XY was involved in 2 performances - percussion and dance. As there weren't enough Year 6 students, some of the Year 5 students were included in the percussion. I think she was playing the clarinet. Can't see what she's holding from where we're seated.

~ mickey ears for the percussion performance ~

There were some hiccups during the event. They had technical problems with the curtain. Some of the children were a bit lost on stage, especially the 3-year-olds and 4-year-olds. Some got too nervous and forgot their speech. But I'd say being on stage in front of so many audience and not cry is already a big achievement for the kids. Must give a big applause to all the teachers and students for their great effort.

Luckily XY did fine. She came out in her rabbit costume and introduced her dance, Tarzan. While practising at home, I kept reminding her to speak loudly and clearly. And boy was she loud! She was holding the microphone too close to her mouth. So her voice came out too loud in the auditorium. This happened every time the student held the microphone themselves. If it was put on the stand, the volume was alright.

~ "rabbit" introducing her dance ~

~ Tarzan dance ~

We stayed till the end for the prize giving ceremony. For the colouring contest organised by her school, she got 2nd in her class. Once we got home, she immediately asked me to open up the present.

~ the masterpiece ~

~ the prize : stamping set ~

Phew... the much anticipated concert night's over. Here starts the one and a half months school holidays. Will I survive? :-)

24 comments:

Anonymous said...

wow...XY really looked pretty lar, d make-up who did wan...not too elaborated, good lor...like korean little star, hahaha!!
am pretty sure she'll be teacher's favourite everywhere she goes.... so envy u lar.
d pressie looked interesting, bet yr girl like it so much!!

-come... i wana smack yr bum...how come can forget to charge d battery for such impt event!!

Mummy Gwen said...

Wow..XY is so pretty with makeup..hehe..She is really fair. XY was the 'star' that day hor. :) I think you should get a new viewcam already..hehe..No more using tapes already now. :D

Happy Holidays and enjoy. :)

Anggie's Journal said...

Heh.. ur girl look so big girl and pretty ...and well done to her ....mummy got get her prezzie or not ????

The photos ~ "rabbit" introducing her dance ~ ... she look so calm and cool ..:)

Anonymous said...

yes act the performance good for kids confidence kan

Irene said...

XY is so cute! and cool stamping set gift hor. nehmind can keep her occupy during skool holidays. wakakaka! bring them shopping everyday *pengsan*

go picnic, go to the park, go visit grandparents, go holiday!

Unknown said...

XY is so pretty....looks calm. so, should give something as a reward for your girl...hehe

jazzmint said...

wah she looks so grown up in the 1st pic!! she is sure very confident on stage huh. Congrats for getting 2nd prize for the colouring competition

Mummy Moon said...

Very pretty girl...

Fussy mum said...

XY looks lovely in the rabbit costume. And she did so well on stage. Bravo XY and congrats for getting 2nd prize!

Anonymous said...

the rabbit is soooo cute!

TheBlueRanger said...

she looks so pretty and grown up with the make up.

Anonymous said...

Cute Minnie & rabbit on the stage! XY is pretty!

Lee said...

Hi Slavemom, that confirms it! Beauty runs in your faily, ha ha.
Your daughter is beautiful. Wait till she reach 17, boys have to take a number, your house road will have a traffic jam, ha ha.

Beautiful pctures you have here.
And the kids all look so beautiful.
Have fun Slavemom, best regards, Lee.
ps, if free drop by.

LittleLamb said...

definitely u can survive during the school holiday.....

Glad that the conccert went well ..congrats to XY for getting 2nd place for coloring contest.. btw, XY does look very grown up..

Chinneeq said...

luckily she recovers just in time for the concert. so pretty she looks!

Anonymous said...

she looks so matured in that pic!

Bryan and Brandon's Mama said...

XY looks all grown up!

andrewjune said...

wow! she got second in her class for colouring contest...how nice! nice pressie too...

btw, the rabbit looks so lovely...awwww....

she has done a great job and i'm sure you're proud of her :-)

Cheffie-Mom said...

Awwh, how sweet. XY is beautiful, I know you are such a proud mom. (:

Anonymous said...

Oh yes, I'm sure you will survive :)

Oliveoylz said...

Your little rabbit is so hopping cute! You shld be very proud of your "star"...These equipment always like that...it will choose the right time to "die" ;p Luckily u have back-up A & B.

MeRy said...

ur gal looks so pretty.

Nina @ BabyBoon said...

xy looks great in her rabbit costumer. u must be one proud mama again ;)

slavemom said...

Jac, I did the make-up for her. I simply do one coz I'm not used to putting make-up. :p
Aiyo... I edi kena scold 'kau kau' fr hubs liao. U wanna smack my bum samo? huhuhu

Mummy Gwen, yeah... the video camera considered 'antic' liao. It's almost 6 yo.

Anggie, we still owe her the pressies. :p

Yatie, agree.

Irene, thx for the suggestions (except for shopping everyday :p). Prob is hubby's schedule a bit tight in Dec. Sigh...

Shirley, yes, will def get her something as reward.

Unc Lee, actually I'm not that worried abt boys. She's so talkative, she'll scare them away once she opens her mouth. hahaha

Rachel, 1 wk has passed n I'm still surviving! hehehe

June, yes I am. But still haven't put it to action yet. Still haven't bot her the pressies.

Joyce, still surviving. :D

Juana, u r so right abt those equipments. hehehe