Plan a 30-minute Principal Appreciation Day mixed showcase (skit + song + poetry/quotes). You’ll choose a theme, assign roles, build a time plan, and write a run-of-show your group can rehearse.
Principal Appreciation Day: Mixed Showcase Plan (30 minutes)
You will plan a 30-minute assembly to show appreciation for your principal using a mixed showcase:
“A Day in the Life” skit (students write and act)
Concert song (gratitude/friendship/appreciation theme)
Poetry or quote reading (thankfulness/appreciation)
Make it kind, respectful, and school-appropriate.
Make sure many students have roles (onstage and backstage).
Keep the whole assembly to 30 minutes total, including transitions.
Create a run-of-show (what happens, when it happens, and who does it).
A clear plan for each segment
A time plan that adds up to 30 minutes
A materials/props list
A backup plan in case someone is absent or something goes wrong
Choose your role for the showcase team (write one): Emcee, Writer, Performer, Singer, Reader, Stage Crew.
Match each segment to what you must plan for it.
| Draggable item | arrow_right_alt | Corresponding item |
|---|---|---|
Transitions between segments | arrow_right_alt | Script, roles, simple props |
“Day in the Life” skit | arrow_right_alt | Lyrics, starting pitch/beat, practice plan |
Concert song | arrow_right_alt | Clear voice, pacing, meaningful lines |
Poetry/quote reading | arrow_right_alt | Emcee lines, moving on/off stage |
Choose the key messages your showcase should communicate (pick 3).
Put these planning steps in the best order.
Assign roles (onstage + backstage)
Pick your key message(s)
Rehearse and revise
Decide your segments and rough time plan
Draft skit + choose song + choose quotes
Finalize run-of-show + materials list
Which audience are you planning for? (This helps you choose tone and complexity.)
Write one appreciation line you want the whole group to say (3 words or fewer).
Create your run-of-show.
Include:
Start time stamps (example: 0:00, 2:00, 12:00…)
What happens in each segment
Who is responsible (names/roles)
Props/materials
A short backup plan if someone is absent
Write a title for your showcase (3 words or fewer).
Choose one time length for each segment so the total is 30 minutes.
2 min | 5 min | 8 min | 10 min | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Welcome + intro | ||||
“Day in the Life” skit | ||||
Concert song | ||||
Poetry/quote reading | ||||
Closing thank-you |