MUSIC & DRAMA
Taking centre stage Lower School
This year has once again been a vibrant celebra ti on of performance and crea ti vity at the Lower School, with our talented girls taking every opportunity to shine on stage and beyond. As the autumn leaves began to fall, the Music Department was in full fl ow preparing for the annual Infant Harvest Fes ti val . The beau ti ful church of St Thomas of Canterbury provided a serene se tti ng for our youngest pupils to share songs and poems celebra ti ng the season. Their clear voices and hear tf elt performances fi lled the church, warmly appreciated by family and friends who also contributed generously to the food collec ti on. Fes ti vi ti es con ti nued with the Infants’ na ti vity produc ti on of Angel Express . Our Recep ti on, Year 1 and Year 2 girls sparkled as a fl urry of heavenly angels a tt emp ti ng to prepare a special song for the baby Jesus. Along the way, they were joyfully distracted by curious shepherds, twinkling stars, and regal kings – all of which added to the magic of the story. In February, our pianists took centre stage in a charming a ft ernoon recital. Guided by Miss Loucaidou and Mrs Sco tt , the girls impressed with their poise, musicality, and developing con fi dence – from those playing their very fi rst pieces to our more advanced performers. It was a true celebra ti on of the dedica ti on and talent nurtured by our peripate ti c teaching team. Spring brought with it the excitement of our Year 3 and 4 musical produc ti on Mystery at Magpie Manor . Set in the roaring 1920s, the performance was packed with secret passageways, eccentric characters, and toe ‐ tapping Charleston numbers. The girls dazzled in their period costumes, mastering songs, choreography, and characterisa ti on across three fantas ti c performances that showcased their crea ti vity, teamwork, and theatrical fl air. April saw our annual Da ff odil Service at St Thomas of Canterbury Church. A poignant and upli ft ing celebra ti on of spring and unity, every year group contributed with a song,
Infant Harvest Fes ti val at St Thomas' Church
while our Nigh ti ngales and Queen’s Young Voices choirs added elegance and harmony to the occasion. Head of Lower School, Miss Carmody , delivered a touching re fl ec ti on on community, growth and the natural beauty of fl owers — themes perfectly echoed in the girls’ performances. The summer term featured two memorable recitals. Girls in Years 2 to 6 delivered expressive and con fi dent performances in a vocal concert led by Mrs O’Hare , celebra ti ng their hard work and love of singing. Our string players then took to the stage in a violin and orchestral recital, performing solos, duets and ensemble pieces with great skill and musicality. With guidance from Mr Rushforth , the event showcased both technical ability and a shared enthusiasm for music. Later in the term, our choirs, string orchestra, and soloists also delighted parents and guests with upli ft ing performances at the annual Lower School Garden Party, adding musical charm to this much ‐ loved summer event. Our choirs competed in the Chester Fes ti val of Performing Arts, which was hosted for the fi rst ti me at The Queen’s School. A special congratula ti ons go to Annabel Smith in Year 4, who took home the pres ti gious Hamilton Cup Trophy a ft er coming 1st in the a ft ernoon session, following a joint 3rd place earlier in the day. Isabelle Han in Year 4 also achieved an impressive 2nd place in the piano solo category – an outstanding individual success!
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Isabelle Han's piano performance impressed audiences at the Chester Fes ti val of Performing Arts
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