Christmas Shows

No sooner was Wellington's musical extravaganza, Bugsy Malone, over, than pupils were busy preparing for the Christmas concert and Christmas Show. The Junior School's production of Christmas Around The World took place on Monday, 10th December. The story revolved around a group of passengers on board a holiday cruise ship who find themselves shipwrecked on a desert island the week before Christmas. They are losing hope of being rescued in time for Christmas and talk to each other about what Christmas in their home country means to them. Each year group, dressed in national costume, presented a song or dance from the country of one of the stranded passengers, with one of the most entertaining being the Year 2 pupils performing a Russian folk dance, complete with matryoshka dolls and Cossack leg kicking. Other treats included the human Christmas tree and gingerbread house.  In an international school with nearly 30 nationalities, this was a wonderful way to celebrate the diversity of the school and the different ways various nationalities celebrate the festive season. After the show, pupils and their families were treated to a range of Christmas goodies including mince pies and each pupil was given a Christmas memento from Jane Robinson, Head of the Junior School.

On Wednesday, 12th   December,  the Seldon Theatre  was the venue for the whole school Christmas concert which featured over 70 pupils and staff. The programme included a variety of instrumental and vocal items. The wind band played a selection of well known tunes including Can You Feel The Love Tonight, while the  String Ensemble  entertained the audience with a piece by Mozart. The Junior and Senior Choirs performed a number of carols and Christmas classics including the ever popular Jingle Bell Rock and the Angel Carol. There was also an opportunity to hear from some of the College's talented young instrumental soloists during the concert, together with a rendition of  The Three Kings, by baritone, Gudmundur Jonsson, Head of Geography. The audience themselves were also able to join in singing a couple of well-known Christmas carols.  After the concert, the audience enjoyed a drinks reception as the  snow started falling outside,  adding to the festive spirit.