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Issue 35, Term 2, 2015
The All Saints’ Academy Newspaper
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Students’ Shakespeare success By Mrs Austin Head of Music
At this year’s Shakespeare School Festival All Saints’ Academy were proud to present their largest cast ever with 24 outstanding students taking to the stage in a performance of Merchant of Venice. The company worked tirelessly over 5 short weeks producing a performance that was playful, witty and original. Under the direction of Rachel Burton, the whole cast was on stage for the duration of the performance, creating walls, towers, portraits, gondolas and bridges in order to bring Venice to the stage. The cast did workshops on the themes of moneylending, interfaith relationships, arranged marriage, revenge and concealed identity to create a performance that brought the often challenging text and themes to life in a way that was accessible and entertaining for all ages. The company successfully performed at the Roses Theatre on the 12th of November and then to 300 students on the 20th November. Mrs Burton said that she
was proud and privileged to meet and work with the students for the first time. Mrs Edgar said, ‘The production really was a joy to watch. Mr Aitchison, Mrs Austin and Mrs Burton ran so many extra workshops after school and in the holidays to make sure the production was the best it possibly could be and it really paid off. The students really were a credit to All Saints’ and I can’t wait for their next production – The Little Shop of Horrors. The arts is such an important part of a childs development and this last year has seen a massive rise in participation with our Academy choir performing at a number of prestigious events and our performing arts department holding an increased number of productions.’
‘It was really fun to take part in the Merchant of Venice play. It gave me experience of working with a variety of people from year 7 – 13. I enjoyed having the chance to perform and show off my acting skills whilst also developing them further.’ Julia Obrebska Year 10 student
Students spread Christmas cheer at Sandfields Care Home By Miss Morley Head of Health & Social Care
On Friday 20th November, some of our Year 11 Health and Social Care students were invited to Sandfields Care Home to take part in some of their Christmas preparations. The students were asked to work with some of the residents, helping them to make their Christmas cakes. During lesson time, the students have been focusing on the care values involved in Health and Social Care and for some, this was their first opportunity to apply these things practically. After a nervous start, where both residents and students were unsure about what to talk about, the afternoon went amazingly well. All of our students were fantastic, taking a real interest in the residents and supporting them as much as possible.
After the cakes were made there was a real party atmosphere, with Christmas music, dancing and more tea and cake. Both the students and residents had a wonderful time, and the students have already been invited back in the New Year!