All Song and Dance

Two artistic events which took place towards the end of the first half of the Spring term were the BTEC Concert and the Ballroom Ball. Skipwith's Gracie Miller (Y13) performed superbly as the lead singer of her 'Gods' in the Tithe Barn and the photograph shows that she appears to be enjoying the occasion. Many of Skipwith's Y12 (pictured from left to right: Tim Noyce, Dub Brady, Alex Campbell, James Dempster, Charlie Simpson, Jack Corrigan-Stuart, Dan Williams) looked immaculate as they lined up for their photo shoot before the Ballroom Ball. They had been practising their steps on Friday evenings during the last term and a half, which culminated in this dinner and dance with girls from Queen Anne's and boys from The Oratory. All boys danced superbly but special mentioned went to Charlie Simpson for his style in the Waltz. Don't they look so grown up - it only seems like yesterday when they started in Year 9!

House Music Competition

On Friday afternoon, the House Music Competition took place in the sports hall. I was delighted with the way that all pupils in the House entered in the right spirits and gave it their all. The compulsory song for all houses was 'Jonny B. Goode' and if a little hesitant at first the boys and girls soon lost any inhibitions in turning Skipwith in to 'Skip-quiff' for the performance. I must thank them but also particularly Mr. Bradley who had thrown himself in to the task of rehearsing for many hours in the previous two or three weeks - much blood, sweat and tears! Skipwith gained second place for this performance, perhaps feeling a little 'robbed' of the top spot. We will not mention the overall position when combined with individual performances and the second song of choice! The latter may have suffered from 'musicality' in the eyes and ears of the judges, with their colourful version of 'Wake me up before you go girl' but I would like to thank Henry, Chris, Michael and Charlie (Y13) for taking a lead, James, Alex and Charles (Y12) and James, George and Jonny (Y11). I would like the 'musicians' to put themselves forward for next year and in the future, but I am thankful that they had the confidence to 'step up to the plate' and perform for the House. They had obviously been working on their 'guns' before wearing the new sleeveless look for Spring 2011!