Page 23 - Autumn 2018 Echo AVE

A full write-up and
photographs of the
Performing Arts Show
2018 ‘Courage’ will be
in the next edition of
the College echo.

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Jess and Reece take Regional Acrobatic gymnastics title

The College’s Year 11 Academy Gymnasts Jessica Rouse and Reece Parkin
started the Acrobatic Gymnastics season in style, winning the Grade 4 Mixed
Pair title at the South West Championships.
Jess and Reece, who also won the South West prelims earlier in 2018, were
placed fourth in the National Finals, having performed a dramatic routine to
‘Antidote’ by Swedish house Mafia. the pair scored 25.60 out of a maximum
of 31.5, including a technical execution score of 8.4.

“Acrobatic Gymnastics competitions require Gymnasts to perform moves with
a high level of technical excellence and also polished artistic content,” said
helen Reddy, head of Performing Arts, “which is why Jess and Reece
consistently perform well. they’re both very accomplished gymnasts,
Dancers and all-round performers.”

Both gymnasts will perform in a number of acts in ‘Courage’, the College’s
end of year Performing Arts Show, which is being held on Wednesday, 12 to
Saturday, 15 December.

Music Ambassadors Demonstrate
growth in Student leadership in Music

The Music Department has seen a large increase in interest from students from all year groups wanting to support
this subject area both in and out of lesson time. As a result of this a brand new group of Music Ambassadors has
been established.
Music Ambassadors are outstanding role models to their peers in supporting them with the management of
Music Department classrooms at break and lunch times, and also with the on-going maintenance of musical
equipment. they hold regular meetings to discuss key points and organise
events, and it is delightful to see such a strong student voice and leadership
amongst the students at the College.
Several Music Ambassadors now successfully run lunch time clubs, such as Key
Stage 3 Performance Workshops, where they volunteer to teach instruments
to our new aspiring musicians. they have also organised and performed at
the recent lunch-time gig for Children In Need, which was warmly received by
students and staff when dining in the canteen.
Music Ambassadors are a credit to the College and they are keen to support
the subject in raising its profile even more.