In the week before May half‑term, Amwell View School pupils took to the stage in the school hall to perform their Show ‘These are the days’ in front of large audiences of parents, carers, friends and families.
On Monday and Tuesday morning, it was the turn of the Lower School pupils, who delivered a vibrant and joyful celebration of special days throughout the year. Their performances included New Year’s Eve, April Fool’s Day, St. George’s Day, Christmas Day, Easter, St. Patrick’s Day, and Valentine’s Day, before they brought the Show to a close with an interpretation of the Summer Solstice.
Wednesday and Thursday morning saw the Upper School pupils tread the boards, bringing to life a lively sequence of well‑known celebrations. Their performances showcased Easter, Birthdays, Halloween, St Patrick’s Day, Comic Relief, Fireworks Night, and the Notting Hill Carnival. The Show concluded perfectly with a May Day finale, complete with traditional Maypole dancing.
The Upper School Show was closed with the Leavers taking the final bow. Rachel Shipp, Head of Music said “we celebrate all the pupils’ skills and achievements by putting on the school show. They use music, dance, costumes and props to bring them to life. The show was a resounding success thanks to everyone’s hard work and enthusiasm”.
During the same week, the staff and pupils at the Tonwell Satellite School were busy rehearsing and preparing so that they could also perform to their audiences of parents, carers, family and friends.
The Tonwell Satellite School Show was held during the afternoons of Wednesday 20th and Thursday 21st May 2026. The three classes acted out the following Celebration Days: Tonwell 1 – Chinese New Year Day; Tonwell 2 – Christmas Day; and Tonwell 3 – St. Patricks Day.
Hayley Warrington, Tonwell 1 Class Teacher and Middle Leader said “We are so proud of all of the pupils. It was the first time they had performed a show at the Tonwell site and they exuded confidence throughout. It came together beautifully and we are all so pleased for all of the pupils and the families that came to watch them”.
Ellen-May Shipp, Senior Leader said “It was a wonderful afternoon and a great celebration of all the pupils’ skills and achievements. The pupils narrated, sang, danced and acted brilliantly, using music, dance, costumes and props to bring their individual performances to life. The Tonwell Show was also a resounding success thanks to everyone’s hard work and enthusiasm”.
