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Bancroft’s School, Woodford Green, Essex IG8 0RF
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Cancer Research
London Winter Run
Mrs Sarah Strong
On 5th February, teachers from Bancroft’s Prep School
joined 16,500 other runners to take part in Cancer
Research UK’s London Winter Run.
Mr Layburn, Mrs Life, Miss Ellery, Miss Phelps, Mrs Moore, Mrs
Hewitt, Mr Hall, Mrs Sylvester and myself battled the cold, early
morning start to join in what is hailed as the capital’s largest 10km
run. To keep our spirits up we were treated to a snow blast off,
‘Penguin Party’, a Swiss themed water station and live music along the
course. As we crossed the finish line we were greeted by a team of
polar bears who awarded us with our fabulous winter medals. We are
proud that we raised £1627 for Cancer Research, thanks to donations
from teachers, parents, family and friends. This team effort meant
that we could embark on a new challenge, whilst raising money to
beat cancer sooner. Well done everyone!
Prep Christmas
Concert
Mr Adam Baum, Musical Director – Prep School
“The Greatest Story Ever Told”….so rang out 266
voices in one accord. As the children gestured a
hand of hope to the heavens, applause rained down
on them from an appreciative audience. What an
evening it was in celebration of Christmas and how
music plays such an important part at this special
time of year.
Members of 1LL staged Nobody Wants To Be A Donkey beautifully and
there were some magical solos and singing from the assembled cast.
Miss Moore’s imaginative staging really allowed the drama to breathe
and all actors were able to learn stage craft; well done 1LL!
The first half of the concert demonstrated what an astonishing variety
of talent our children possess. From the opening bars of Balderdash
Blues by the Wind Band to the closing bars of When I Grow Up from
the Senior Choir, during which you couldn’t hear a pin drop as our
audience remained
spellbound by the
children’s performance.
I am hugely proud of
all the pupils in the
Prep School and I am
honoured to be their
music teacher. Their
focus and enthusiasm on
the night made all the
hours of sweat, blood
and tears worth it.
Prep Head, Joe
Layburn, said, “I know
howmuch parents,
grandparents and
family friends enjoyed
our Christmas
Concert; it certainly
got all of us in a
festive mood.”