Witchford Village College has ended its spring term on a high with a Performing Arts virtual concert. Streamed live for parents, staff and students of the school, the show included a spectacular array of music, dance and drama performances from students across all year groups.
After just one week back at the school following lockdown home-learning, the concert was created and arranged as a way of bringing the school’s close-knit community back together in celebration, before breaking up for the Easter holidays.
Naomi D’Cunha, Assistant Principal and Lead Teacher Performing Arts, Witchford Village College, said: “When we first put the plans in place for our end of term virtual concert, we had no idea that the majority of the opening term of 2021 would be taking place via online teaching. Regardless of this, our students all worked extremely hard to practice and rehearse ahead of the show. We would like to thank everyone for taking part; this concert is a celebration of the determination, resilience and talent of our students. It was a pleasure to watch.”
The end of term virtual performance is just one of the ways that students at the school have been able to showcase their creativity during the past year. Another exciting initiative that students took part in, that focused on building confidence and inspiring students through creativity, was the #WVCGetCreative project. When students were unable to physically attend lessons, Witchford Village College launched a virtual creativity festival.
As part of this festival, staff at the school encouraged students to share something creative relating to their lockdown experience. With submissions from all members of the school community, video clips included: a student playing Somewhere Over the Rainbow on the ukulele on their street during Clap for NHS, a virtual ensemble collaborative rendition of Stand by Me, a lockdown monologue and a documentary film which was edited to music.
Bessie Owen, Head of School, Witchford Village College, said: “We believe that a well-rounded education is crucial for young people and it is for this reason that we place emphasis on the arts and performing arts. I am thrilled that the end of term performance was able to take place. It was brilliant to see all of the students come together and showcase their talents. I am looking forward to the next one!”
Press release from Witchford Village College
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