‘Happy Days’ Play Created a Happy Day for Class 5/6

(This is a culmination of the class’ recounts)

On Friday 2 August 2019, our excited Class 5/6, our excited teacher, Kate and helper Evie, walked to the Civic Centre, to watch the High School Production of Happy Days.  We got to go, as we’re the senior class, which is a bonus.

After the Assembly, we lined up in pairs and Kate gave us numbers.  Oakley and Bowen were number 1 and 2 and led the way.  We set off along the winding, firm pavement into town.  On our way, we saw a dead kangaroo.  It was sad and very disturbing.  Kate said to keep moving to avoid being late.  Every now and again, Kate would say to the leaders, “Come on boys.”

We arrived at the play just in time.  As we entered, we placed our bags on the floor against the wall.  It was very busy, but we managed to get seats at the back, where we managed to have an extremely good view.

The play started, with a lot of singing, dancing and romance.  Everyone was so good at singing.  Joe’s brother Callum played Fonzi and when he came onto the stage, all the girls ran up to him screaming.  It was hilarious.  Benjamin’s older brother, Emil played the leader of the Malaki brothers.  We liked it when the Malaki Brothers sang, ‘Bad To The Bone’.

Halfway through, we went outside for a fifteen minute break to have some food, as we were all starving hungry.  Then we found our seats again and continued watching.

The second half of the play, some thought, was much better and every time the Malaki brothers came on, they shouted, “Ole!”.  We watched them wrestle with Richie.  Ralph ran away.  Fonzi saved the day.

After the play, we played in the Adventure Park and ate food before walking back to school.

The walk back was very tiring and there were many groans and moans, but overall, most thought that the play was absolutely exceptional.  When we returned to class, we acted out scenes from the play.  All in all, it was a wonderful day and a handful of fun.