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Maddy A in Year 9, travelled 230 miles last weekend, to the City of Sunderland Boxing show and boxed last years National finalist, beating her comfortably gaining a unanimous decision win.

Maddy was competed in the 65 – 67 kg category, boxing the hosting clubs own boxer as well last year’s national finalist. Congratulations Maddy!

The following pupils have been working incredibly hard since October, preparing for this year’s ‘Mock Trial’ competition, at Redditch Magistrates Court. Pupils are presented with a fictitious court case and our pupils had to analyse the statements, memorise them for their individual roles, ask questions, write entire speeches to deliver in front of a large number of spectators, as well as learn how an actual court case runs so they can ‘act out’ a mock trial against pupils from other schools.

Well done to:

Misba M
Joe A
Lara B
Alice P
Phoebe Y
Lily T
Bella B
Jacob B
Ruby S
Brandon B
Jacob T

Before half term, the group went to Redditch Magistrates Court with Miss Massey and their magistrate coach, who has been working with them at school. They have watched a real case in action, spoken to witness protection teams, and have been to the cells!

They’ve come an incredibly long way since starting their preparations, especially in the last couple of weeks.

Their big day will be the 7th March – for the finals, we all wish them the best of luck!

We are excited to report that Grace L in Year 7, will be performing in ‘Annie’, at The Core Theatre, Solihull next month as the star role – ANNIE!

Grace will be taking the stage from 10th – 14th March.

It has seen numerous productions in many countries, as well as national tours and won the Tony Award for Best Musical.  The musical’s songs ‘Tomorrow’ and ‘It’s the Hard Knock Life’ are among its most popular musical numbers.  Knowle Musical Society are looking foward to bring this classic show to Solihull’s Core Theatre.

https://www.thecoretheatresolihull.co.uk/whats-on/all-shows/annie/22360

Good luck Grace!

Congratulations to Ashleigh G!

Sh recently swam at the Worcester County Championships 2020, swimming for Bromsgrove SC. She swam in eleven events gaining:

6 Gold
3 Silver
1 Bronze
One 4th place

Of her 6 golds, 2 of them were:
100m IM County Junior Champion
200m IM County Junior Champion
(Junior Champion is based up to age 15yrs)
Overall swimmer 50m backstroke gaining a bronze

Well done Ashleigh,what an incredible outcome!

Last week, Year 9 and 10 Performing Arts pupils travelled to the Belgrade Theatre in Coventry to watch the professional touring version of ‘Joseph and the Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat’.

Joseph And The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat is one of the world’s most beloved family musicals. Released as a concept album in 1969, this multi award winning show has been performed hundreds of thousands of times including multiple runs in the West End and on Broadway, international tours and productions in over 80 countries!

The original Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice collaboration, the show continues to delight huge audiences annually, performed by amateur and schools groups and professionally in concert halls, arenas and theatres around the world.

Told entirely through song with the help of the Narrator, the show follows the story of Jacob’s favourite son Joseph and his eleven brothers. After being sold into slavery by the brothers, he ingratiates himself with Egyptian noble Potiphar, but ends up in jail after refusing the advances of Potiphar’s wife.

While imprisoned, Joseph discovers his ability to interpret dreams, and he soon finds himself in front of the mighty but troubled showman, the Pharaoh. As Joseph strives to resolve Egypt’s famine, he becomes Pharaoh’s right-hand man and eventually reunites with his family.

Exerpt from www.josephthemusical.com

Pupils learned about the musical during lessons and Year 10 students are studying Andrew Lloyd Webber as part of their BTEC work.

I thought that this version of Joseph was a very strong performance. Being a ‘sung-through’ musical, it is very important to have super vocalists and dancers and that was definitely the case here. Joseph was played by BGT 2019 finalist Mark McMullan, who was brilliant in this role. The narrator was played by Charlotte Kate Warren, who was an understudy but nobody could tell as she was so professional and note perfect. The set, lighting, stage design and live orchestra all helped to make the show brilliant to watch. There was an encore at the end with an opportunity to join in, and some of the audience even gave a standing ovation.

I would really recommend Joseph for anyone who enjoys musical theatre. It’s so good to see a live performance rather than a filmed one because of the live music and set it really comes to life.

Amy E, Year 10

Last week, eighty students went to see the spectacular adaptation of David Walliams’ The Boy in the Dress. 

The Boy in the Dress tells the story of a 12-year-old Dennis, the star striker of the school football team, who feels different. “It is a story about celebrating difference and hopefully that speaks to everyone,” said Walliams. “It is very heartwarming and at the moment it feels like everyone is just shouting at each other all the time. It is quite nice to have something where people can just come out feeling happy.”

The Guardian, November 2019

The whole atmosphere in the theatre was electrifying from the first to the last song.  The music and lyrics for the musical had been written by none other than, award winning singer/song writer, Robbie Williams.

The stage set was incredible as it all moved, and the cast interacted with it all the time.

I thought that the Boy in the Dress play at the RSC was amazing. I loved the performance and the effort that went in was great; there were so many talented singers and actors. ~ Alice Potts

I really enjoyed the performance of Boy in the Dress because they really brought the storyline to life. I also loved how it was staged and the way everything moved around as the scenes changed. -Chloe Kearney

Pupils thoroughly enjoyed the performance and agreed that the best and most rousing song was one entitled: ‘Disco Symphony’, where the whole ensemble turned into black and silver androgynes!

This week, pupils participated in the second Personal Development day of the academic year.

The school was buzzing with activity and each year group focused on an important life theme.

Year 7 were treated to an upcoming pop sensation ‘NoNative‘ who delivered a powerful message about resilience, hard work and being a global citizen through his performance. Accompanying his message students got to take part and enjoy his performances alongside signing autographs and speaking to the other band members.
Students learned about health, disease, exercise, diet and some produced healthy food snacks for visitors and staff at the school.

Year 8 spent the day learning about relationships, self esteem and online internet safety. They also welcomed Brook representatives who delivered sessions on various issues around relationships, sexting and grooming.

Year 9 took part in “Surviving Dutsely Island!”. An interactive team building exercise that puts students in groups to complete tasks and win challenges based around being stranded on an island.

Year 10 explored the complexities of justice and the law, both in the UK and internationally.

Year 11 received sessions from Warwickshire Health Team on abusive relationships. The National Citizenship Service representatives also supported with revision strategies, James Tranter from the Charity ‘Life’ came in to talk to students around the issues of pregnancy and abortion. All students undertook a mock interview supported by over 20 representatives from local colleges and businesses.

This weekend, Ella Rose G competed in the West Midlands Acro and Tumbling Competition.

Level 1 disability pairs section with her partner Reuben B from Henley High school. The result was Bronze and she is off to represent West Midlands at the Nationals in May.

Also Ella Rose came second in the tumbling Under 14 girls section, gaining a place to represent West Midlands at the Nationals in May.

Head Coach, Mrs Garratt:

This was a great competition and we are now looking forward to the Nationals in March and May where Studley High School students will represent a high level of gymnastics for West Midlands.

Good luck gymnasts!

Mrs Vaughan would like any interested budding Year 7 cooks and chefs to have a look at this opportunity!

You have until 7th February to apply to be a contestant on the next season of ‘Step Up to the Plate’ https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m0007lkj

All the details are here

You’ll need the support of your parent or carer to send your application.