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Bablake Junior Pupils Shine at Coventry Speech and Drama Festival

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Pupils at Bablake Junior School secured first place finishes in 10 categories at the recent Coventry Festival of Speech and Drama.

Lucille Knibb, Bablake Junior’s Head of Drama was delighted:

“The Coventry Speech and Drama festival is firmly established as an annual event at Bablake Junior School because of the opportunity it gives the children.  Pupils across the school are invited to take part in a variety of performance classes including verse, poetry for more than one voice, prose and sight reading.  They have a just few weeks to rehearse and bring their chosen piece to life and their performances are most inspiring.

The ability to present yourself well and to speak in a clear and confident manner is an important life skill and we are keenly aware of the benefits of entering the competition.  Being brave enough to step out onto the stage, in front of a judge and audience, is reason for everyone who took part to celebrate in itself! We were immensely impressed by all of the youngster’s courage, control and self-expression.  Of special note were the ten category winners who really wowed the judges with their unique interpretation, clarity and lively style of delivery: Imogen Pemble, Libby Harrison, Natish Nyamaro, Henry Chislett, Priya Fensome, Rhea Cherrington, Millie Shaw, Dhihan Dosanjh, Sophie Davenport and Elliot Eardley.  The winning rendition of ‘Dog in the Playground’ in the ‘Poetry for more than One Voice’ category was particularly well received.

It is always great to see all of the children from different schools across the city and the county supporting and encouraging each other in their performances – it’s wonderful to share the fantastic work that is going on in other schools. Well done to everyone who took part in this inspiring event.”



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