Performing Arts

The Arts are a vital part of our life here at Amesbury. We recognise the importance performing arts plays in the social and academic development for our pupils, which is particularly true in our Year 7 and 8 cohort.

From the moment pupils’ step through our doors there is opportunity to be involved in the Arts. However, our older pupils truly reap the benefits of being at the top of the school, with access to opportunities not available to younger years.

There are opportunities throughout the year for pupils to be involved in many different events, including, but not limited to: Charity Day, Speech Day and annual performances. Alternatively, if they wish, pupils can showcase their talent to the wider community and have ample opportunity to perform outside of our school walls. A highlight for many last year was the on-stage performance at Disneyland Paris! As the most mature and experienced performers in our cohort, opportunities are also ample in Year 7 and 8 for lead roles and solo performances.

Don’t just take it from us though, here are some stories of our previous Year 7 and 8 pupils. They explain what benefits they received from staying at Amesbury from their final years:

Lucy was the head our second Soprano in the chapel choir and played the role of Mrs Darling in our ‘Peter Pan’ production. She went on to receive a Performing Arts scholarship from Bryanston School. One of Lucy’s first tasks in Year 9 was to create a presentation for the class. Only Lucy and one other pupil had experience of public speaking, which put her in good stead above her peers.

Izzy was a keen dancer here at Amesbury, she took part in many of our productions and performances. With the help of her weekly scholarship sessions and 1:1 sessions, Izzy attained a Dance scholarship for Seaford College. She cites the support she received from Amesbury as a large factor to her success.

Chris, a talented saxophonist, began his love for music at Amesbury. While at Amesbury, Chris received a place to join Junior Trinity, and more recently, has accepted a role in the Guildhall Conservatoire. Chris has fond memories of the musical opportunities he received in his final years at Amesbury. His favourite was in Year 7, playing at the famous London Jazz Club ‘Ronnie Scott’s’. Chris went on to receive a Music Scholarship for Seaton College. He believes the opportunities he received at Amesbury were crucial for the development of his musical career.

These are a fraction of the incredible success stories we have here at Amesbury. We pride ourselves in our ability to nurture our pupils into the confident, talented and professional performers they leave Amesbury as. We are incredibly lucky to have supportive and talented teachers who truly care about our pupil’s journey and are always on hand to support them, no matter what their goals may be.

We wish all our PA pupils every success in their futures.