Our recent performance of Romeo and Juliet by the Year 3 and Year 4 girls was truly a remarkable achievement and an absolute joy to watch. From the very beginning, the production showcased not only the girls’ growing confidence, but also their incredible ability to work together as a team. The sense of cooperation and mutual support was evident in every scene, with each pupil playing an important role in bringing this renowned Shakespearean story to life.
One of the most impressive aspects of the play was that all lines were delivered in Old English! The girls rose to this challenge with great determination, showing a mature understanding of the language and performing it with clarity and expression well beyond their years. Their commitment to mastering such complex dialogue was outstanding. Thank you, Miss Wakefield, for preparing such a wonderful script for the play and developing the girls’ performing skills, and thank you, Miss Houlder and Miss Faber, for composing all the music and songs for this brilliant show!
We would also like to extend our heartfelt thanks to all the families for their invaluable support. Practising lines at home and encouraging the girls throughout the process made a significant difference and contributed greatly to the success and overall enjoyment of the performance.
Finally, the girls’ acting was simply exceptional. Their expressive delivery, confident stage presence, and ability to captivate the audience made the entire production feel like a true West End show. It was a memorable experience for everyone involved, and we are incredibly proud of each and every one of them.
Mr Cilveti, Head of Lower Key Stage 2
“Congratulations on this huge achievement, Year 3 and Year 4! You performed with confidence, character and heart! I hope that you are all so proud of what you have made together. It has been a joy to watch the songs brought to life through your amazing performances! Bravo!”
Miss Houlder, Director of Music
“The Romeo & Juliet show was a great show, and all the Year 4 girls loved it. The performance was exciting, fun and took a long time to practise. Thank you, Miss Wakefield, for challenging us and preparing us for this ambitious play!”
Lavinia (Year 4C Form Captain)
“This week, both Year 3 and Year 4 took part in the performance Romeo and Juliet. We all felt confident and knew all our lines, which we could not have done without Miss Wakefield and Miss Houlder and their amazing help! I was Romeo in my class and I was very excited! We all had so much fun!”
Catharine (Year 4J Form Captain)
“Year 3W loved the whole performance. I loved the dramatic fighting and all the songs. I was so inspired by Miss Houlder and Miss Faber writing the songs themselves. They were extraordinary!”
Mariasole (Year 3W Form Captain)
“I liked working with the Year 4s and I am so excited for us to have a go next year! The music was wonderful and I was happy we could perform the play to all the other year groups.”
Victoria (Year 3B Form Captain)
