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On the 3rd of November, Normanhurst West Public School’s Junior Band, Concert Band and Performance Band played at Hornsby North Public School. All of the bands were very successful and did exceptionally well. First was the Junior Band, who played Surge and Creepy Crawlies. With everyone being very nervous, the Junior Band did amazing! The adjudicators gave them a distinction. Next was the Concert Band, playing March to the Headmaster’s Office and Awake… Read more: NWPS bands perform at Hornsby North Band Festival

The P&C runs a strong band and strings program and is now starting recruitment for next year’s Training Band. On 8 November, all Year 2 kids were treated to a performance by our school Concert Band. Our Musical Director, Mr Dave Odams, spoke to the kids about the instruments and the band kids demonstrated playing them one instrument group at a time. Instrument trials: Fri. 22 Nov. 9 to 11 am, school hall… Read more: NWPS Band Recruitment for 2025

Get your Colour on, Normanhurst West Public School is hosting a Colour Explosion Run 4 Fun!  Our Colour Explosion Run 4 Fun will be on Friday 6th December.  Not only are we hosting an awesome Colour Explosion Run 4 Fun, Students can order up to a total of 5 prizes based on their donations received. They can even mix and match! Don’t want the prizes, donate your donations to one of the five… Read more: Colour Explosion Run 4 Fun!

On Tuesday, the 29th of October, our school received a visit from the Police Band. The band consisted of 33 musicians and was conducted by Mr Champion. Our school Concert Band was delighted to have gotten this wonderful opportunity to further our musical prowess. Starting the day was the 30-minute practice session. We ran through a piece called March to the Headmaster’s Office. Mr Champion helped us perfect our varying dynamics, which enhanced… Read more: Police Band Visit