Eaton's got talent!

By Joan Janzen

It was showtime at Eaton School on Thursday, June 4th when students from Kindergarten to Grade 6 demonstrated to their audience that Eaton's Got Talent! The afternoon's program was packed with twenty-six performances which included everything from dance to storytelling, comedy, drama, gymnastics and more.

Staff steal the show. Teachers at Eaton School kicked off the Got Talent showcase Thursday with an energetic opening act that had the crowd cheering before a single student took the stage. PHOTO BY JOAN JANZEN

Jurassic Juniors. The Grade 1/2 class transformed into prehistoric performers for Eaton's Got Talent on Thursday afternoon, June 4. PHOTO BY JOAN JANZEN

Who let the kids out? Kindergarteners in Huskies jerseys brought the house down with their performance of "Who Let the Dogs Out" at Eaton School's Got Talent showcase Thursday, June 4. PHOTO BY JOAN JANZEN

Upon arrival at the gym, family and friends checked out magic tricks, an experiment, and two art displays exhibited by Eaton students. The excitement was tangible as the students gathered up front waiting to get on stage.

The curtains opened with a surprise act performed by the staff which generated a lot of laughter from the audience and demonstrated the students aren't the only ones possessing talent. The teachers also spent many hours behind the scenes, with Mrs. Hynd and Ms. Lindsay helping to make the event possible, and Mr. Hoult setting up the sound equipment.

Ms. Whitell, Mrs. Nunweiler, Ms. Nikki and Ms. Jeffries had spent many hours helping the students with rehearsals at school, while parents helped with costumes and rehearsals at home.

On the day of the performance the backstage crew of Grade 5 and 6 students ensured everything ran smoothly. Eaton's Got Talent was an amazing opportunity for the students as they wowed their audience with a fantastic display of talent.