The Performing Arts Dinner               Eva Nacci    Sydenham High School

On Wednesday 26th April 2017, the Sydenham High School Performing Arts Dinner took place for the enjoyment of parents and students alike. The black tie dinner event included the celebration of all artistic and creative subjects in the school, and was an opportunity for students to display their talents in music, drama and dance alike. As the Performing Arts Dinner is held every year, it is an opportunity for parents to watch their children perform, as well as an occasion for students to broadcast their talents and all their hard work during the year. The Dinner includes music performances by the various orchestras in the school, as well as several dance numbers, ranging from pieces choreographed for exams and competitions as well as for the students own personal enjoyment. The night also included short plays performed by many aspiring actresses, all for the enjoyment of parents and staff alike, as well as exceptional food and drink provided as well.

 

It was an excellent opportunity for students who aspire to later go into jobs that require performance, as it provided a supportive and enthusiastic audience as well as an auxiliary environment where girls were surrounded and performing alongside their fellow friends. Sydenham High School is known for the emphasis that it lays on subjects such as music, drama and dance, so events such as the Performing Arts Dinner are marked as extremely important in the annual school calendar. With as many students, members of staff and parents being encouraged to both attend and take an active part and role in the preparation and performing aspect of the Dinner.


Many schools today do not value the importance of creative subjects, choosing instead to focus mostly on the students involved in subjects such as maths and science. However, Sydenham High School chooses instead to honour the great good that can come from encouraging young people today to get involved with music, dance and drama, providing the school with many more wonderful events such as the Performing Arts Dinner.

 

Eva Nacci

Sydenham High School