K.P.A.G.: Events News.

Sceala

What's it all about?

The setting up of an annual event designed to facilitate, celebrate an promote the creative abilities of transition year pupils, in a spirit of community and fun, with a view to exhibiting their original work.

The aims of the project were:

To bring together students through the medium of their creative skills.
To allow the exchange of ideas and dialogue between schools through the medium of art.
To facilitate and create a safe environment for self-expression in a pupil-led approach.

We are glad to say these aims were reached to the fullest. The evening was well attended, a great night was had by all especially the students, as it was their night.

Work is already in progress for Sceala '99, which will be held in Janurary '99. Date to be confirmed.

Arts Minister Sile de Velera predicted that the pilot run of Sceala 98 would be a vibrant and exciting show, And she was certainly right. Sile de Velera pictured here with Sean Power T.D. signing the guest book at the launch of Sceala '98.

Some of the sculpture exhibited on the night.

"Dancing in acid rain" by David Usher	"Faces" by Maeve Mulrennan
"The hand sees" by Ronan Conboy	"Butterfly" by Ronan Conboy

Artwork by Sinéad Mahon aged 16 of Persentation Convent, Kildare Town

What a Night!!

Behind the scenes, some of the students responsible for lighting.

A colourful lively dance act performed by Sceala students.

Pictured here are Patrick Timmons, Enda Coates and Ryan Flynn before their performance, wearing costumes designed by Jean Fitzgearld from K.P.A.G., and below during their performance.

Eoin Gannon performing solo "My Little Acorn"(song)

"Anthem Song" Performed by all students involved in Sceala '98.

Pictured here after a successful night. (Pictured left to right) Eddie O' Neill (founder of K.P.A.G.), Student, Alan Dukes(T.D.), Silve De Velera (Arts Minister), Pierce O' Donnell (founder of Sceala), Mrs Rita Brazil (Principal of Holy Family School), Student, Sean Power (T.D.).