This week, Windermere School has come alive with energy, creativity, and collaboration as pupils from Year 7 to Year 13 joined forces for our much-anticipated annual Performing Arts Week.

A cherished highlight of the school calendar, the event brings together pupils across year groups to celebrate teamwork and the performing arts. This year each house group has chosen a country to represent, bringing its unique culture to life on stage through music, dance and drama. The 2025 house-country pairings are as follows:

• Cavendish: Celebrating the spirit of Greece
• Flemyng: Showcasing the vibrant culture of Imperial Russia
• Lonsdale: Bringing the rhythm of Brazil
• Strickland: Embracing the elegance of France

What makes this event even more special is that everything is entirely pupil-led.  Although Mrs McCallum and Mrs Nield have been at every rehearsal keeping a careful eye on proceedings, Performing Arts Captains have stepped up as leaders, organising rehearsals, guiding performances and fostering a sense of community within their houses.

The buzz of rehearsals has filled the school this week as pupils fine-tune their performances, eagerly anticipating the grand finale on Saturday, 8 February. The final competition promises to be an unforgettable showcase of creativity, collaboration, and school spirit.

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