Our House Dance and Drama competition 2024 saw girls from all four houses performing a 15-minute dance theatre show on a theme of their choice. The senior school got together in the Sports Hall for an afternoon of collaboration, community spirit and joy, created by the students, following many weeks of rehearsals. An annual event, the House Dance & Drama competition is highly anticipated, and a highlight of the term.

This year Austen house reinterpreted The Lion King, Bronte's performance was based on Mamma Mia, Wollstonecraft chose High School Musical, and Du Pre based their performance on the Princess and the Frog. The shows were all created and choreographed by the girls themselves with the House Prefects and Sixth form leading over a number of weeks.

The houses were awarded in the following categories:

Creativity - Wollstonecraft

Acting - Du Pre

Performance - Austen

Singing - Bronte

Dance and choreography - Bronte

With the overall winner being Bronte.

Speaking on behalf of the judging panel, Mr Benedict said:

"Thank you for bringing the energy! What an amazing embodiment of this wonderful place. Seeing year 7s to year 13s dancing, singing, smiling and laughing together is really very special, and shows the sense of community and collaboration that is really quite unique to our school."