Senior Rock Eisteddfod

The ‘07 Rock Eisteddfod

“Under the Southern Cross we pledge to truly stand by one another”

Peter Lalor’s words represent the theme and philosophy of De La Salle’s 2007 Rock Ed entry. The concept of fraternity and kinship underpinned the performance at the Vodafone Arena in August. This year, the notion was to highlight the strand of fraternity in Australian history, from indigenous kinship to the contemporary brotherhood of youth, with homage paid to the defining moments such as colonial occupation, the shearer’s strike, Gallipoli and the 1930’s depression. The Rock Ed dance troupe inspired all with Nicole Muling’s outstanding choreography as they claimed the stage as their own. The De La crew established a new benchmark in efficiency, Dan Giovannoni brought a fresh directing eloquence to the De La Salle Rock Ed thespian family and Michelle Hamilton’s lighting illuminated a piece of original moving theatre. We also thank Andrew Murrell for his musical brilliance. Tragically, on the eve of the challenge, the Rock Ed Room at De La Malvern was destroyed in an electrical fire. We pay a heartfelt tribute to Kathy Muling, Angela Mottram and Marg Baulch for their loyal and tireless dedication, especially in ploughing through the post-fire rehabilitation of our costumes. To the Rock Ed Old Collegians who made an idea become a reality I thank Alan, Alex, Aidan, Mezza, Nick, Josh, Jaz and Mac. The inspiration for ‘Gotta Ya Back’ stretches from Balgo in the Kimberleys to the ashes of the once thriving Rock Ed Room, we draw inspiration that is not in the edifice of bricks and mortar that we express on humanity but in the future of our creative students. Mrs Mary Finn