KROP is an annual NSW Department of Education creative arts production showcasing dance, drama and music by public school students from Kindergarten to Year 12 across the Rural South and West region.
Now in its 21st year, the event provides students with the opportunity to perform as part of a large-scale production in a professional theatre setting.
JPS students earned their place in this year's production through an audition process.
Following their successful selection, Alyssa Stavar taught the dance routine, From Y2K to Today - a high-energy medley celebrating some of the best-loved dance songs from the past two decades.
The students worked tirelessly over many weeks to learn the choreography, perfect their timing and prepare for their moment on the KROP stage.
Preparing all twelve Kindergarten to Year 6 students for KROP was a true whole-school effort, with JPS staff working together to support rehearsals, costumes, organisation and the many logistics involved in getting the students performance-ready.
The school also extends a huge thank you to MAKATAK for supporting the purchase of the students' shirts as part of their costumes.
This generous contribution helped ensure the students looked the part when they stepped onto the Griffith Regional Theatre stage.
The KROP experience culminated in two enormous days for the students, staff and families involved.
Students departed JPS at 8am on both the Thursday and Friday and did not return until approximately 10.30pm, with their days filled with travel, rehearsals, preparation and performances.
Their stamina and enthusiasm, particularly that of the school's youngest performers, was outstanding.
The JPS parent community enthusiastically embraced the experience, with families travelling to Griffith to watch the spectacular 2.5 hour production and proudly see their children perform alongside students from public schools across the region.
Their commitment, together with that of JPS staff, made the two very long days possible.
Jerilderie Public School principal Laura Keech said the experience was an incredibly proud moment for the whole school community.
“Watching all 12 of our students take to that stage was incredibly special. They worked so hard to earn their place at KROP and then showed remarkable confidence, resilience and stamina across two very big days.
“For a small rural school, opportunities like this mean so much.
“Our students were able to stand on a professional stage, alongside students from across the region, and know that they absolutely belonged there.
“I am incredibly proud of them, and equally grateful to our staff, families and community who worked together to make this experience possible.”
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