I think by now everyone knows that I make a trip back in November every year. The reason I make this annual trip, or try to, is to be part of our centre's Concert & Graduation, which is the biggest event on our calendar. This year, this event is extra meaningful because it is to celebrate our 20th anniversary.
Mum postponed it to the final week of November, instead of the usual 3rd Saturday of November to accommodate my schedule. I missed not being part of the setting up, especially to be there at the school hall to watch the stage come to live. There is much involved in making a large empty stage fit for a childcare centre/kindergarten concert. Our main props: colourful balloons and long pieces of cloth.
Oh, and lots of wire, fishing line and stainless steel rods.
Not to mention lots of (loud) coordination between the people on the stage, below the stage and right at the top.
We had two staff members and an ex-student who decided to overcome their fear of heights to help with the tying of the cloth.
Slowly but surely, we filled up the airspace and had quite some fun positioning the different pieces of cloth.
Of course, the stage would not be complete if it did not had the theme displayed:
As the children and educators had already prepared the backdrop, we made use of it after we added some glitter to it.
The result was fantastic:
I really liked how the shadow dances as the stage lights switch. From down stage, that depth effect was mesmerizing.
The hall was full for the entire evening, something we are very proud of every year - supportive families who stay till the very end of the event.
After a successful evening, we took down everything the next morning and brought the balloons back to the centre. Like we do every year, we gave the balloons out to the children during the year end party.
Here is to thank everyone who has supported us throughout the years. Honey Bee would not be what it is today without all of you. Thank you!
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