Budding DJs at Kurunjang Primary have been filling the school hallways with lively beats over the past 10 weeks.
Seventeen grade 4-6 students took part in a 10-week Grab the Deck workshop with Urban Movement Entertainment, learning how to use mixers, turntables and amplifiers.
The workshop was run in collaboration with Djerriwarrh Community & Education Services’ school focused youth services (SFYS) and was funded by the education department.
Urban Movement Entertainment founder DJ Ragz facilitated the workshop, helping the students to mix and record their own tracks.
The students were able to showcase their creations over the school PA system during breaks.
Participant Jayden said he liked learning how to make his own songs.
“It was great to work as a team with my friends,” he said.
Fellow participant Spencer enjoyed listening to the songs and mixing on the DJ deck.
Kurunjang engagement and wellbeing leading teacher said the students were excited to take part in the workshop.
“Students love choosing songs to mix—whether rock, pop, or old country songs,” she said.
Djerriwarrh SFYS acting co-ordinator Yui Thanacharoenporn said the workshop had been positively received by students and the school, adding that the organisation hopes to collaborate with more local schools in the future.
