Performing Arts

“A good school provides a rounded education for the whole person.

And a good Catholic school, over and above this, should help all its students to become saints….” Pope Benedict XVI, 2010

Performing Arts form a very important part of the curriculum offer for all children at Holy Family. Our creative curriculum provides frequent opportunities for drama, role-play, debates, interviews and presentations.

All our children have the opportunity to get on the stage to perform every year from Reception Class onwards. We believe in the development of the whole child and expressing our God-given talents for the benefit of others. The performing arts provide children with the chance to:

express and develop their talents,
work hard towards personal and collective targets,
learn more about teamwork,
develop leadership skills,
build resilience by overcome obstacles and barriers
enhance self-esteem and confidence
enhance a sense of pride in themselves and their peers

A typical Holy Family performing arts year includes:

EYFS Nativity

KS1 Nativity

Year 3&4 musical production

Year 5&6 musical production

Holy Family's Got Talent Competition

Celebration of the Performing Arts evening on the stage at Jubilee High School

EYFS & KS1 Spring & Summer Concerts

Grandparents Afternoon Tea & entertainment

Whole school assemblies showcasing singing, ballet, Irish dancing, modern/tap, piano, guitar

Opportunities to sing solos/play musical instruments/lead liturgical dance in the KS2 Advent Carol Service & Parish Masses

School choir singing Christmas carols in the community (Longacres Bourne Valley Garden Centre, Eileen Tozer Centre, St Augustine's Care Home, Tesco Addlestone)

Holy Family Theatre Crew performances at Christmas and end of summer term

Music assembly led by 'Rock & Pop'