Schools shine in J Rock comp

Mokoia Intermediate in last night's award-winning performance.

Eight schools took the stage and provided a fantastic night of entertainment at the ASB 2014 Stage Challenge and J Rock in Rotorua last night.

Numerous awards of excellence were presented, with Mokoia Intermediate taking out the Spirit of Stage Challenge award.

Mokioa Intermediate performed Dream Time, where they explored how dreams can be hard to distinguish from reality.

Event manager Sarah-Jane Phillips said: "We had such a fantastic day here at the Civic Theatre in Rotorua, the atmosphere has been electric!"

"Rotorua put on a fantastic show and I was blown away by all the students' talent and hard work! The performances reflect how Stage Challenge and J Rockare great outlets for youth to creatively express themselves and their values."

The ASB 2014 Stage Challenge is proud to be supporting New Zealand students to be 100 per cent drug, alcohol and tobacco free.

Please find below a complete list of awards and placing's from the Stage Challenge show.

ASB 2014 STAGE CHALLENGE AWARDS LIST

The Edge
Award of Excellence for Soundtrack
Mokoia Intermediate
ASB
Award of Excellence for Costuming Character
Mokoia Intermediate
Ministry of Education
Award of Excellence for Student Achievement
Mokoia Intermediate
Spirit of Stage Challenge Award
Mokoia Intermediate
ASB
Award of Excellence for Performance Skill
Rotorua Intermediate, Taupo Intermediate, Westbrook Primary School
Rotorua Creative Communities
Award of Excellence for Choreography
Gisborne Intermediate, John Paul College
Rotorua Energy Trust
Award of Excellence for Stage Use
Putaruru Primary School, St Mary's Catholic School
UPSTART
Award of Excellence for Concept
Gisborne Intermediate, Taupo Intermediate, Westbrook Primary School
Southern Trust
Award of Excellence for Drama
John Paul College
The Edge
Award of Excellence for Soundtrack
Rotorua Intermediate, Putaruru Primary School, St Mary's Catholic School
Award of Excellence for Set, Design & Function
Gisborne Intermediate, John Paul College
5 + A Day
Award of excellence for Costuming Character
Putaruru Primary School, Westbrook Primary School
Canon
Award of excellence for Visual Enhancement
Rotorua Intermediate, Taupo Intermediate, St Mary's Catholic School