Performing Arts Awards 🎇
On Friday, students involved in the Drama and Music departments were honoured at the third Performing Arts Awards, this event gave staff the chance to celebrate the success of the students involved in the Performing Arts and award their dedication.
Pupils who have worked with both departments throughout their time at Winston got the chance to support each other in a series of awards covering music's instrumentalists and an entire year of school productions including Matilda, Macbeth, Checking In and Legally Blonde. Nominees enjoyed their own refreshments in a VIP seating area and each nomination had been delivered previously by a golden envelope throughout the school day.
Mrs Thomas spent the evening taking some wonderful photographs of the event and the Year Leaders came to cheer on their students.
There was new technology used throughout the event by Miss Wells and Mr Phillips, with nominees enjoying a personalised approach to each award and reactions being captured by the live cameras around the venue along with personalised music following each winner.
The event fostered a wonderful sense of community, as students cheered each other on, all while showcasing their best formal wear. We were thrilled that the parents of the nominees also participated in the dress code, contributing to the special occasion. The awards, presented by the staff from both departments, celebrated a wide range of talent, including Best Newcomer (Ava Malone), Rising Star (Lily Cook) and Pit Band Musician (Violet Wilde). The final awards of the evening featured the highest honour each department can award; The M.U.S.I.C Award (Isabel Mellor), and Outstanding Contribution to Drama (Amelia Peters).
It was wonderful to see the success of each student celebrated, most of which have been committed to their chosen discipline of the Performing Arts since their arrival in year 7, getting the chance to recognise the hard work and efforts of those within the school community.
Mr Harrington-Tucker Mr Drake
Head of Drama Director of Music
A Message to Students, Staff and Parents
The most inspiring moments, that really tell you what is at the core of belonging at Winston, is the way in which our students support and celebrate each others' success.
This culture enables those who want to participate, to have the confidence to step forward, to join, to support and to grow. When you give, you gain so much more.
Thank you for all that you do everyday at Winston. You make our school a very special place.
Mrs Johnson-Walker
Headteacher
