As graduation season approaches, current students may be wondering what kind of performance to put on for the “Farewell Party for the Sixth Graders.” Since it’s a special occasion, wouldn’t you like to send off the sixth-grade seniors with a fun program that brings smiles to everyone in the venue? Even classic acts like dance, plays, or musical performances can make a completely different impression with a few creative twists.
In this article, we’ll introduce ideas for performances that blend laughter and emotion—perfect for the sixth graders’ farewell party.
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Performances for the 6th graders’ send-off assembly: from funny skits to moving ideas (1–10)
Human letter panelNEW!
Creating human formations, where many people coordinate their movements, only comes together after lots of practice.
By incorporating such effort-filled formations into the sixth graders’ send-off assembly, you’ll be able to bring smiles and move everyone in the venue.
Participants line up and sit in chairs, holding red or yellow flags or construction paper in their hands.
In time with the rhythm, each person raises theirs above their head to form the letters.
If a leader keeps the beat with a whistle or drumsticks, it will be easier for everyone to follow and stay in sync.
It takes plenty of practice to succeed, but it will make wonderful memories—why not give it a try?
CupsNEW!
Cups performed to fun music and a pleasant rhythm is a recommended act that can liven up the entire venue.
In this video, we introduce a cups routine to “Doraemon” sung by Gen Hoshino.
You’ll keep the beat using hand claps and two paper cups.
If you’re doing it with a large group, lining up side by side at long tables makes it easier to stay in sync.
In addition to well-known anime theme songs, you could also use songs that were hits at the sports festival or trending tracks.
Encourage the audience to sing along or clap their hands to get the whole venue excited!
School QuizNEW!
When it comes to activities that get everyone excited, it’s got to be a quiz! At the farewell party for the sixth graders, let’s include a “School Quiz” so the audience can join in, too.
Using a show-of-hands system and having participants come to the front to announce their answers will make it even more lively.
For the School Quiz, in addition to general school-related questions, it’s great to include unique questions about your school’s special features and stories about the teachers.
It’s a chance to look back on a school full of fun memories and an idea that both graduating and current students can enjoy.
Baka-cool everyday life
Let’s perform ordinary everyday actions in a stylish way, film them, and turn them into a piece of work.
Simple movements—like throwing away trash or handing something to someone—are transformed into cool actions through various directorial techniques.
By combining several short scenes, you complete a single video piece.
It’s a project that requires persistence, as you’ll need to repeat takes until you succeed.
It’s also important to prominently feature familiar or memorable places for sixth graders.
Arm wrestling tournamentNEW!
How about planning an arm wrestling event—often called “tabletop martial arts”—as an attraction? While there are minor rule differences, you can think of it as similar to traditional arm wrestling.
Participants pair up facing each other, place their elbows on the table, grip hands, and at the start signal try to bring the opponent’s arm down.
In basic arm wrestling, losing is when the arm is brought down, but in armwrestling (sport rules), a loss is confirmed when the back of the hand touches down.
Try it as a fun, game-like match: current students vs.
alumni, alumni vs.
teachers, and so on.
Science show
Let’s incorporate what we’ve learned in science class to create a science show that presents mysterious phenomena.
We’ll proceed in a way that invites the audience to make predictions about what will happen.
If it’s material they’ve already studied, it serves as a review of science; for those who haven’t learned it yet, it can build anticipation for future lessons.
By cleverly using familiar, everyday items, it can also encourage people to pay attention to various aspects of their daily lives.
Choral reading
This is content meant to convey, in straightforward words, the accumulated stories and feelings to the sixth graders who are setting off.
Think of it as a chorus of words: consider how to pass the lines along and at what moments to layer voices.
To make the words come across clearly and heighten the emotion, it’s recommended to layer voices on the parts you want to emphasize, such as expressions of gratitude.
A smooth flow with a sense of rhythm is key, so decide in advance on cues for when to pass the words and when to overlap voices.