On the day before World Book Day, we were lucky enough to have a visit from 19 Year 9 students from British West Indies Collegiate. The whole of Key Stages 1 and 2 were treated to three different dramatic performances carried out by the students. Head of English at the Collegiate, Miss Tessa Rankin, explained that the pupils had used traditional fairy tales as their starting point, but had chosen to intertwine different tales in their own completely independent and individual ways. Each group performed in costume to Years 1 & 2, 3 & 4 and 5 & 6.
The plays were written entirely by the students and were a true delight to watch. Not only were the students incredibly brave to come to a different school and perform, they were also extremely witty and dramatic. Great budding thespians!
What was also really enjoyable for our children was that when each play finished, the children were then allowed to have a Q and A session with the BWIC students. The children commented on what they enjoyed and expressed their favourite character/play and why.
At the very end, the BWIC students then read some fairy tales to groups of children. It was a fantastic opportunity for different age groups to mix and learn from each other, and a wonderful way to kick-start World Book Day. Thank you to all of the BWIC Year 9 students and teachers, and please do come again soon!
