Bablake Junior School Arts
Pre Prep Nativity ‘Straw and Order’
Art, Drama and Music Bablake Junior School Music Department continues to flourish and grow. This term welcomes the introduction of a rock band led by one of our Governors, Mr Parker. We look forward to hearing the band perform in the near future. The autumn term is always the busiest for the Music Department. We enjoyed the informal concert, as always, at the end of the first half term. Highlights included solos from Bianca Booth on the recorder, Daniel Wale, a super violinist and a stunning performance from Harry Scott-Burt on the cello. Both the Pre-Prep Choir and Junior Choir enjoyed singing at the Christmas Fayre and were warmly received. Both choirs sang on consecutive days, at the University Hospital to help raise money for their ongoing charity fundraising; this has become a regular event for us now.
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Simba
Autumn 2015
The choir enjoys rehearsing and have had the opportunity to perform informally at Bevan Court again, a home for the elderly in Cheylesmore; the residents look forward to the children visiting and performing.
Eleanor Lee, a Rugby pupil, joined us again at the performance to accompany us on the drums; we are grateful to her for giving up her time. Years 5 and 6 put together an entertaining informal concert and great fun was had by all!
The end of term always proves to be busy and several nativities have taken place. The Early Years Nativity saw the children perform “Angel Express” by Niki Davies and there were lots of ‘aah’ moments! The Pre-Prep put on a stunning performance of “Straw and Order”, a comical squabble about the inhabitants of the stable, by Gaynor Boddy and Rebecca Kincaid.
I hope you had a chance to attend at least one of these events, which highlight the talent and commitment of the children we are privileged to have in our school.
The Year 3 and 4 pupils performed the musical “Hosanna Rock” by Sheila Wilson and Alison Hedger; the children never cease to amaze me with their confidence and delivery.
Wishing you all a ‘Musical, Magical, Merry Christmas’! Marion Mason