1st March 2024
Dear Michael Hall Community,
I have had the privilege this week of watching not one but two fantastic performances given by classes at Michael Hall. Class 12's production of 'Blue Stockings' by Julia Swale was an utterly transformative experience, presenting, as it did, the hugely significant and often troubling challenges facing young female students wishing to gain a qualification from Cambridge at the turn of the last century. Not only was I incredibly impressed by the performances from every individual involved , but I also reflected for a long while afterwards on how incredibly well our young people tackled some enormously political, social and emotional issues with such maturity and respect for the subject matter. I really do hope that they have enjoyed this creative experience as it resulted in a production truly to be proud of.
My second foray this week into the world of theatre came with Class 4a's performance of 'Idunn and the Golden Apples.' Their collaboration in bringing this story to life, with commitment, imagination and humour, was simply a joy to watch. The children performed with such enthusiasm and joy that the audience were completely transported to another time and place as they sang, danced and wove their narrative around us.
This week has not been easy with the collapse of our boiler and the subsequent emergency class relocations that have had to be made. However, my colleagues and, of course, the students have reminded me this week that there is nothing like a crisis to pull a community together. Having these two performances during the week has helped to ground us all in what really matters - the children's education.
My warmest wishes to you all,
Sarah Stokes
Principal
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