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Year 8 Switched on to Dance |
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Written by Mr C. Hensley
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Friday, 19 March 2010 13:38 |
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On March 4th over 80 Year 8 students attended a performance of contemporary Dance at the Norwich Playhouse. The visit was the second of two productions that formed part of the START project that enables young people to experience the excitement of live performance. This time around it was time for a highly energetic dance production by ACE Music and Dance in their production called “Switch.”
The Year 8 students experienced two distinctive pieces of contemporary dance, one based around electricity and the other based around the impact of war. Along with the excellent dancers, music and video accompanied the performance to make a truly extraordinary event. For many of the students this was the first time they had seen a dance production at the theatre and was something they had looked forward too, particularly after our visit from ACE earlier in the week. Year 8s were treated to a preview of the show from the visiting dancers and company and were even taught a few of the moves.
At the Norwich Playhouse, Cromer students were given pride of place at the front – so we were able to experience the production close up. The dancers were incredibly skilled and several students were amazed that the dancers were able to sustain a performance for so long. As well as the performance, the dancers came and gave an after show discussion which enabled students to question the company about both performances. This was particularly useful as it gave the Year 8s an opportunity to interpret some of the new and interesting things that they had seen. Furthermore, we were able to learn about how dedicated and highly trained the dancers were as well as learning about how complex dance productions are.
All in all, I was very pleased with the visit and I hope that students enjoyed it as much as I did. Not only did the students maintain the excellent reputation for good behaviour outside of school, students encountered something new, challenging and hopefully inspirational. Upon our return to school I was pleased to hear the positive feedback from students, as well as having the opportunity to explore the creative ideas in our drama lessons.
Mr C. Hensley
Head of Drama
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Written by Administrator
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Thursday, 11 March 2010 11:53 |
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About 300 students at Cromer High School and Language College participated in a Chinese thematic day on Wednesday March 10th. As a Language College we try to promote an enjoyment in the learning of other languages and the purpose of this day was also to promote intercultural understanding and global awareness. Students had the opportunity to develop their creative skills and work together in mixed age groups during the course of the day.
The day was organised by Ms Johnson and Mrs Munson and staff from the school ran sessions for the students to teach them more about the culture and traditions of China. This theme was chosen as Cromer High has a link with Number 54 School in Shanghai, to which a group of students from the school hope to visit later on in the year.
We were delighted to have members of the local community helping us out on the day: John Mezzetti teaching Tai Chi, Tina and Mandy from “The New Inn” in Roughton demonstrating Chinese cooking and Yan Yan, a member of a “Confucius Classrooms” project, teaching Mandarin.
Students rotated around a variety of activities during the day. In Art sessions Mr Collin and Ms Howden taught students how to make Chinese lanterns and explained the significance of the symbols decorating them. In Music, Mrs Hough demonstrated how the pentatonic scale forms the basis of Chinese music. Students then worked collaboratively to compose their own piece of music. Drama and story telling (Mrs Burgoyne and Mr Hensley) had pupils reading stories from the Chinese tradition and performing their interpretation. All students took part in a food based activity, either cooking a Chinese dish with Mrs Pull and the experts from the New Inn or planning a menu to suit certain occasions and practising the use of chop sticks, which was a challenge to some – but I’m sure Ms Wright is an expert now!
Yan Yan told everyone in an assembly at the start of the day, that the Chinese take their physical activity very seriously. To fit in with this, all students had a session of Tai Chi with John Mezzetti – in fact some of the staff decided that would actually be a great way to start each day….! They also played badminton and table tennis – sports in which the Chinese excel.
Last, but not least, all students were taught some basic mandarin by Yan Yan and learnt about the Chinese script.
It is hoped that some of our work will be taken over to China later on in the year to show Number 54 School the projects we worked on.
More than one student was held to comment “Can we do this everyday, Miss?” Well, no! But the general buzz was that it was a good day and lots was learnt!
Thanks to everyone who took part!
                        
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Written by Mrs N. Hough
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Wednesday, 03 March 2010 11:26 |
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The BBC Concert Orchestra are performing an interactive Musicmix concert specially designed for key stage 3 and 4 pupils on Wednesday 17th March 2010 in Kings Lynn.
The concert is presented by Radio 1's Nihal Artanayake and will include performances of popular classical film and TV music. Live images of the orchestra and film excerpts will be projected onto large screens as well as an interview with a film music composer and a world premier of Harry Patch by Radiohead.
I have managed to secure a limited number of free tickets to the concert and so the only cost will be £4.60 for transport.
The coach will leave Cromer High School during morning registration and will return us to school around lunchtime. This is a fantastic opportunity to see a world famous orchestra performing well known pieces of music selected for a school aged audience and supporting the work done in music lessons.
Mrs N. Hough
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Written by Administrator
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Monday, 01 March 2010 07:54 |
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To celebrate the birth of prophet Muhammad a special school lunch was held on the 26th Feb 2010.
View photos and read more about the events held by the catering department this year here. |
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