Shooting Stars

Throughout the year our Shooting Stars class will work on several different songs that they will ultimately present at our Musical Theatre End of Year Showcase performances towards the end of this term, on Saturday 22 November 2025 (scroll down for more information about our 2025 Musical Theatre Showcase).  

TERM ONE SONG: It’s the Hard Knock Life
From Annie
With music by Charles Strouse and lyrics by Martin Charnin

One of the more well known songs from Annie, "It's the Hard Knock Life" is sung by the ever positive Annie together with her fellow orphan girls as they reflect on how they are treated by the orphanage mistress Miss Hannigan.

TERM TWO SONG: Let’s Go Fly A Kite
From Mary Poppins
With songs by the Sherman Brothers

Mary Poppins the musical movie was released in 1964 and was produced by Walt Disney. 
Mary Poppins visits a dysfunctional family in London and employs her unique brand of lifestyle to improve the family's dynamic.
"Let's Go Fly a Kite" appears at the end of the film when George Banks realizes that his family is much more important than his job. He mends his son's kite and takes his family on a kite-flying outing.
 
TERM THREE SONG: In Summer
From Frozen
With music and lyrics composed by Kristen Anderson-Lopez and Robert Lopez

'In Summer' is sung by the character of Olaf - a snowman created and brought to life by Elsa for she and her little sister Anna to play with. It's a fun number in which Olaf expresses how he wants to experience the season of summer - not understanding the implications for snow!

SHOWCASE FINALE SONG: Happy 
Written and performed by Pharrell Williams

Although it was released well over 10 years ago, most of our students, even including the  youngest of them are familiar with this song, due to its inclusion on the  Despicable Me 2 animated movie sound track.
'Happy' is about choosing happiness and resilience in the face of adversity, encouraging us find joy within ourselves and not let negativity define our mood, even when faced with bad news.
It's a a fun, upbeat song and a reminder of the power of positivity and the potential for joy in everyday life.

Song lyrics and practice tracks for all Shooting Stars songs can be downloaded from this webpage for practicing at home. Click on the song title listed on the right hand side of the page, under Resources (above the tutor pics) to access these.