By Tamara McMahon
Grenfell Public School Stage One students from Kindergarten to Year 2 recently enjoyed a memorable day filled with creativity, fun and learning during an excursion to the Cowra Civic Centre.
On Thursday 14 August, the students travelled from Grenfell to Cowra to watch ‘Imagine Live’, a captivating theatrical performance based on Alison Lester’s beloved book ‘Imagine’.
The day started with a stop at the adventure playground at Billy Goat Hill, Cowra, where the children enjoyed the sunny weather, ate a picnic lunch and played together before continuing their journey.
The excitement grew as they arrived at the Civic Centre, ready to immerse themselves in the interactive show.
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Imagine Live is a magical and meaningful celebration of imagination, friendship, and the natural world. The performance uses innovative technology, including digital puppetry, face recognition, animation, and original music, to bring the story to life.
Throughout the show, students were invited to participate by spotting leopards, diving with dolphins, and even digging up dinosaurs, making it a truly engaging experience.
The production combined real and animated worlds, using projection screens, oversized props, and puppets skillfully operated by live performers and digital puppeteers.
The story is framed around a heartfelt video call between a granddaughter and grandmother, connecting generations through their shared love of the book.
Beyond entertainment, Imagine Live carries important themes about creativity, connection, and caring for our environment — messages that resonate deeply with young audiences.
The performance also highlighted the importance of play and imagination as essential ingredients for fostering creativity and a sense of belonging.
Teachers and students were buzzing with excitement as they boarded the bus for the trip back to Grenfell, having thoroughly enjoyed a wonderful day out.
