Kian, in Year 5, recently had the incredible opportunity to take part in the Windrush project with the Phoenix Dance Company. Over six weeks, Kian worked alongside a professional choreographer from Phoenix, who visited our school each week to work with a group of students and bring their ideas together into a wonderful piece of choreography to showcase at the end of term. The students were then given the exciting opportunity to perform their work at the Phoenix Theatre, alongside other schools who also showcased their amazing performances. As part of the showcase day, the students took part in professional workshops and training sessions, giving them a valuable insight into what life is like in the professional world of dance. Kian’s talent, dedication and professionalism certainly did not go unnoticed. A member of the Phoenix team approached Mrs Fox to offer Kian a scholarship, recognising his natural talent and exceptional attitude towards dance. This is an outstanding opportunity for Kian, and we could not be prouder of all the hard work and commitment he has shown. Kian began his training at Phoenix last week and is absolutely loving life there! We are incredibly excited to see where this wonderful opportunity takes him.

This year, we are excited to introduce a brand-new display board in our school hall, dedicated to celebrating the fantastic achievements of our children outside of school! Whether your child has excelled in sport, music, dance, academics, or any other activity, we want to celebrate their success with the whole school community. If your child has an achievement they are proud of, please send us a photograph of them holding their certificate, medal or award, along with a short paragraph telling us what they have achieved. The display will be updated and mixed up weekly, giving us the opportunity to showcase lots of our wonderful children and their achievements throughout the year. If you would like your child’s achievement to feature on our ACE CHAMPS board, please email the photograph and paragraph: to ciara.fox@allertonceprimary.com.