Slavery Museum

Michelangelo Exhibition

A group of RE students led by Miss White took a trip to Trafford in March to visit an exhibition of Michelangelo’s famous Sistine Chapel artwork. The ceiling of the Sistine Chapel is one of the most iconic painted interiors in the world and remains a must–see attraction for people lucky enough to visit Vatican City. It was designed and painted by Renaissance Master, Michelangelo over a four-year period between 1508-1512. The original ceiling was commissioned by Pope Julius II and depicts Old Testament scenes, starting with the Creation of the World and ending with Noah and the Flood.

This exhibition brings the famous art works to a wider audience by displaying life-size photographic copies of the masterpieces including the Creation of Adam and the Last Judgement. Each piece of art comes with an accompanying audio so the students could listen to learn more interesting details about the work. The pieces are fascinating from both a theological and an artistic perspective. They bring many of the stories of the Old Testament to life and show off the anatomic mastery of Michelangelo. The students and Miss White really enjoyed their visit! Vanessa Sivakova “I really enjoyed taking a tour through each section of Michelangelo’s Sistine Chapel. It was amazing to see it with my own eyes in person so I could really appreciate it” Jaiden Carrington “Each section came with a short description of the scene which meant we could focus on the sections and gain more understanding”

Miss White “This was a wonderful opportunity for some of our pupils, and myself, to gain a deeper understanding and appreciation of an abstract topic which we look at for GCSE. It was lovely to be able to observe the pupils engaging with the artwork, asking questions and experiencing something which many won’t be lucky enough to be able to see in real life on our doorstep”

Live Action Theatre

“I am Heathcliff! Whatever our souls are made of, his and mine are the same.” Emily Bronte’s dramatic tale of life on the moors has been turned into a modern stage production at the Lowry theatre in Media City. The Year 11 GCSE Drama students went to watch so that they could gain an insight into what a professional stage productions looks like and how they use theatrical devices and tools to bring the production to life for the audience. Emma Rice has adapted Bronte’s novel for this production, she utilises music and dance to add energy and expression into the performances. Here are the reviews from the staff and students who attended.

‘I absolutely loved the whole performance. I have never seen anything like it! I would definitely recommend it to anyone. I went home and told all my friends and family about it’ – Tobi Lawal (Year 11)

‘I really enjoyed the play Wuthering Heights because as a member of the audience the atmosphere felt so real with the lighting and all of the props. I particularly like the sound effects used throughout the show’ – Troy Malunda (Year 11)

‘I enjoyed Wuthering Heights, especially the atmosphere that was created in the audience. It was a true eye opener and I hope to one day work in a theatre myself’

Kadyn Farnhill (Year 11) Mr Grenier - Star of The Producers! Mr Grenier recently appeared in the criticallyacclaimed comedy musical ‘The Producers’ which was staged at Champness Hall Theatre in Rochdale. The Producers is a musical with music and lyrics by Mel Brooks, and a book by Brooks and Thomas Meehan. It is adapted from Brooks’s 1967 film of the same. Mr Grenier played the role of ‘Leo Bloom’. The story concerns two theatrical producers who scheme to get rich by fraudulently overselling interests in a Broadway flop. As a reward trip Mr Grenier’s Year 11 class had the pleasure of going to see the production and loved it.