Sunninghill’s Got Talent!

This week has been an incredibly busy and exciting one at Sunninghill, filled with LAMDA examinations, trips, the Soloists’ Concert, Red Nose Day, and of course, one of the true highlights of our year – Sunninghill’s Got Talent!

On Friday night, 48 amazing children took to the stage in ‘Sunninghill’s Got Talent’. From soloists and musical theatre to puppet shows and magic; from hula hooping and DJ sets to ensembles, dancers, choirs, and rock bands – Sunninghill truly had it all. With performers as young as seven, our courageous and talented children dazzled a packed audience, showcasing the incredible breadth of talent within our school.

It was such a joyful evening, with children cheering one another on, smiling through their performances, and even dancing along to other acts. I felt immensely proud of every single one of them.

We were fortunate to be joined by three fantastic judges: Becki McCall, Head of English at Clayesmore; Emma Griffen, our woodwind teacher at Sunninghill; and her husband Tom, who leads the Royal Marines military band. Our sincere thanks go to them for their time and expertise.

Thank you also to all our wonderful performers, our supportive parents and grandparents, and a very special thank you to the fabulous Mrs Moss and her team of dedicated music and dance teachers for making the event possible. As I mentioned on Friday evening, within just eight days—through this event, the Soloists’ Concert, ABRSM examinations, and our Easter Service – Mrs Moss will have overseen more than 91 performances from our incredibly talented children. This is a truly remarkable achievement for a small school, and one we are immensely proud of.

Friday was of course Red Nose Day, and we had a great day helping to raise money for a wonderful cause. The school council challenged the children to bake a cake or biscuit and decorate it to resemble a member of staff! We had some absolutely incredible entries, and so hard to judge, but congratulations to our winners, Penelope D and Elsie for their portraits of Mr Newberry and Mr Cracknell!

This week, Form 1 and 2 enjoyed a fantastic trip to Corfe Castle on a beautiful sunny day. The children took part in an engaging guided tour, where they learned all about life in a motte and bailey castle. They discovered what people would have eaten, how the castle was defended, where different members of society lived, what it might have smelled like, and the kinds of jobs people would have done. They also explored the fascinating history of Corfe Castle, including its previous occupants and the reasons it now stands in ruins. A particular highlight was even getting to see the medieval toilets! The day finished with the children creating their own sketches of the castle. The pupils were a credit to the school and were very well behaved throughout the trip.

Well done to all our fantastic musicians at our Junior and Senior Spring Soloist Concerts on Thursday evening. We heard wonderful performances, with some of our soloists performing in front of an audience for the very first time. You all showed great courage and commitment, two of our key school values. It was also lovely to see the support from their peers throughout the concerts, especially from our senior prep pupils who also hosted the evening.