The Courier

All 60 Crescent pupils who took the London Academy of Music & Dramatic Art (LAMDA) examinations in December have passed with the overwhelming majority achieving a distinction.

At Crescent School, children from Years 3-6 study for the examinations in their Drama lessons as part of the school’s curriculum. After excellent results last year, Drama teacher, Lizzie Bowdige, challenged Years 3 and 4 by entering them for Introductory level, Stages 2 and 3 respectively, one step up from the examinations sat by the year groups last year.

In their examinations, the pupils were judged on interpretation, technique and knowledge. They had to consider their diction, expression and movement and be able to discuss the mood and meaning of the poems they performed. The results were received at the end of last week and they were outstanding.

Lizzie Bowdige, comments, “I am delighted with the results. Congratulations to all the children. What’s great about the LAMDA exams is that they equip the children with communication skills which will serve them throughout life. They also promote an appreciation of literature and poetry and help unlock imagination and creative thinking. I am very proud of all the pupils."

Year 2 enjoyed an amazing, interactive, drama workshop on Tuesday 23 January, thanks to the Freshwater Theatre Company. The classes have been studying the ‘Great Fire of London’ learning about the key events and people involved. Workshop facilitator, Dawn Horne, used drama, role play and storytelling to help bring their history studies to life.

Washerwoman, Mary, took the children on a memorable and engaging trip back to the bakery on Pudding Lane, the source of the Great Fire. They discovered what life was like in Pudding Lane, how the fire started and events subsequently unfolded, how Samuel Pepys recorded the fire in his diary and how the people of London eventually put the fire out.

Year 2 teachers, Mrs Emery and Mr Webb, said, “The children were captivated, they clearly all enjoyed the session, and it was great reinforcement for their learning in class. It was a great way to consolidate our topic.”

Well done Year 2, you were all fantastic Great Fire of London explorers!

Olive Catering hosted a Burger Pop Up today which the children and staff very much enjoyed. On the menu was a choice of chicken, beef or bean and lentil burgers with a super range of side dishes for everyone to enjoy.

Just look at this tasty line up that had the children queing up excitedly:

• Chicken Burger, brioche bun, iceberg lettuce and bacon mayo
• Beef burger, brioche bun, cheese, bacon and big mac sauce
• Crispy bean and lentil burger, cucumber slaw and lemon mayo
• Sides of BBQ Boston beans, Leicester mac cheese and crispy fries.

And to top it all off, their favourite Oreo Cheesecake was the perfect finish to the Friday feast.