Anti – Bullying Play in a Day
 

Nearing the end of term some of the Gifted and Talented students in Year 8 took part in a “Play in a Day”. The students involved had a day to learn and rehearse the lines for the final production which was performed an audience of Year 7 students.  To recognise the end of anti-bullying week, the play’s main theme was cyber bullying, and aimed to explain bullying with particular emphasis on the dangers of modern technology and the internet.
 

Throughout the day, a professional director called Mark Hayes worked with the students, teaching them the play and giving them advice and encouragement. As the audience walked in, the last details were being sorted out and the play began. It was exciting from the start because of the jokes that were cleverly thrown in, but was still very helpful. They gave examples of bullying, explained the dangers and gave simple tips to always remember. All were said in a snappy, amusing way which made all the information memorable. Their catchphrase: “Think fast, click safe.”
 

To sum up the day Mark said “I thought they were perfectly prepared for the task we were about to do. They were sympathetic to each other’s problems and troubles and came to them with level head and maturity that the show needed and deserved. They were probably the most dedicated group I've had in a long time!.” The students involved really enjoyed the experience and look forward to doing more similar projects.
 

Year 9
Avneet Budwal, Isobel Thompson & Emma Brook