612 ABC Brisbane's School Band and Choir Competition

Does your school band rock? Or does it roll? If your school band or choir would like to perform live on radio, then do we have the competition for you!

612 ABC Brisbane's Breakfast team are looking for Brisbane's best school bands and choirs.

The competition is open to both primary and secondary schools in the greater Brisbane area, and if your school band or choir is judged the best, then your school's end of year concert will be broadcast live on 612 Digital radio.

To nominate your school, e-mail the 612 Breakfast team and tell them a bit about the school and why your band or choir should be selected to perform live one Friday morning on 612 ABC Brisbane.

http://www.abc.net.au/local/stories/2010/03/31/2861601.htm?site=brisbane&section=competitions

4 year old drummer

http://www.angelfire.com/ak2/intelligencerreport/drummer.html

This little boy is just amazing.

A Fantastic Conductor

The Ripple Effect

The Ripple Effect by Tony Ryan

"Working in schools you make a significant difference with your everyday actions. All of the little things you do in every moment of your work can ripple out to create endless changes in the lives of your students. If you don't believe this, then just ask the parents of your students. They are very aware of the inspiring ripples that you can create in their children's lives."

This is a great article by Tony Ryan an Australian learning consultant and writer. He offers professional support to school and corporate organisations throughout the world. I loved reading it and I'm sure you will too. Download the whole article here.

5 FAST Mood Boosters

Life in schools is always busy and at a hectic pace. There are deadlines to meet and quiet periods are almost non-existent.

Its common to experience short periods of feeling over-whelmed and mildly depressed. The following tips are from Dr Timothy Sharp of the Happiness Institute…

Read this great article in the download section - ‘Motivation and Inspiration’ on the Crescendo Website.