Karen Heritage

News Letter

Summer 2007

"What a Year So Far"!!

"December, 2006

Students took part in the PMA Production of Aladdin at the Georgian Theatre, Richmond. The pantomine was well received by the critics and proved yet again to be very successful. The children had a fantastic time and really enjoyed the experience of working in a professional pantomime.

"January, 2007

We produced our own pantomime "Who Kidnapped Santa" at the ARC in Stockton with a cast of over 300!! The panto was written and directed by Wayne Shellard.

February, 2007

Sixteen dancers took part in one of the best loved fairytales "Beauty and the Beast" at Billingham Forum.

March, 2007

We held a drama and music night in celebration of St Partrick's Night at the ARC in Stockton. Both children and Adults performed on this night and a fun night was had by all.

April, 2007

We travelled to London where 44 of our students performed "High School Musical" and "Bat out of Hell" at "Sadler's Wells Theatre as part of a large variety show.

May, 2007

Well done to everyone who took part in the May, 2007 Competitions at Southlands Centre, where our children did exceptionally well and received many first, second and third places, not to mention the 12 trophies we won in a number of different categories. The children have worked really hard - Well done everyone!!

Fundraising

Our fundraising over the last few months has paid for all the costumes needed for our pantomime, the 88 costumes needed for our trip to Sadlers Wells and has subsidised members of the Junior and Senior ballet classes to visit the ARC in Stockton to see contemporary performances. It has also subsidised a trip to Stockton Riverside College to watch the LIPA touring show "Breaking Out" in which our former student and teacher, Stacey Pike was a member of the Cast and Dance Captain.
We were also able to buy an invaluable piece of medical equipment a Pari E flow nebuliser for a member of our school, Abigail Joyce, who suffers from Cystic Fibrosis to make life a little easier for her and her family. We have given a donation to the Childrens Heart Unit Fund as a way of saying thank you to Freeman Hospital for everything they did for Izobel Formby Jackson's brother Theo who I am delighted to say is doing really well following his operation.

THANK YOU

I would like to say a big thank you to everyone who has helped with costumes, music, fundraising and general running of the studio and events. Namely:- Kayleigh Davies, Carla Wilson, Charlotte Rudd, Jill Brown, Wayne Shellard, Gina Shepherdson, Brian McCarthy, Ian Bambro, Nigel and Anita Smith, Harry Smith Snr, Julie Wheatley, Julie Birtle and everyone who has helped with fundraising. Not forgetting all you mum's who helped out at the shows, with over 300 students I could not do this without you!!

WELL DONE

Melody Scott, Paula Hemmings, Paige Saxby, Carmen Blackburn and Nora Grant who starred in the educational film "Gintha and the Enchantress" Melody took the lead role in this "Says Who" production which received its premier on 23rd April at Cineworld. Kerianne Covell has landed the lead part of Maria in Westside Story at ARC in July along with Emma Devlin and Michelle Serrechia who were also successful in obtaining parts. Tickets are available from ARC Box Office so don't miss this fantastic show!! We wish everyone good luck.

Studio Security

Please could I remind all parents to close the door when they enter and leave the building so that the security alarm can function properly - this is for your child's security.

Please note that we have appointed people for First Aid who have completed basic First Aid Training. These are: Karen Heritage and Kayleigh Davies.

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