Speech Day

Speech Day happens at the end of the summer term, each year. It is located in a grand marquee in the Victory Grounds.

The tent is lavishly decorated with colourful flowers. The kindergarten pupils are presented with a certificate for completing their first year of full time education. The prizes are presented by Mr Whipp, Anthony Holiday (Chairman of Governors) and a guest speaker. Alex Heard says, “I love Speech Day. The speeches are always very funny and interesting.”

There are lots of desirable prizes to be won. The winners of the form and effort prizes are presented with a lovely book.

For the Year 8 pupils there is a cup for each subject, which all of the pupils hope to win. “I was honoured when I won my cup at Speech Day. Every one cheered for me. It was nice”- Antonia.

The Evening of Music and Verse

This is a casual evening where anyone from the school can come and participate. Many people simply turn up to watch it. There are groups of children acting and solo singers. It is on the evening of Speech Day, inside a massive white marquee. Rather like an open-air concert, people can bring picnics and chairs to use whilst they watch people perform on a stage. It is very popular within the school and completely free. A fabulous evening full of music and verse!