ON Saturday, October 10, the Speech and Drama Association of South Africa (SADASA) held its second inter-school primary school showcase at Westville Senior Primary School.

The event showcased the talents of participants from 46 member schools.

SADASA held its first ever showcase in 2025 and due to much interest and demand is holding two showcases in 2026. The second showcase will be held at Cowan House school in Hilton on Saturday, October 17 to cater for Midlands participants.

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Both events showcase the talents of learners who showed outstanding potential at festivals SADASA has held throughout the year. These learners were nominated by SADASA adjudicators at their school festivals.

Festival director Rosanne Hurly-Coyne said Saturday’s event was “a great success”.

“The event has become a prestigious and exciting opportunity for talented primary school learners who enter the festivals each year,” said Hurly-Coyne.

The schools which took part included Westville Senior Primary, Atholl Heights Primary, Highbury Preparatory, Hillcrest Primary, New Germany Primary, Thomas More College and several other Durban schools.

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