On Thursday 28th June, students at the Academy took part in the annual talent show. It was a fantastic evening which showcased a wide range of performances.

On Thursday 28th June, students at the Academy took part in the annual talent show.  It was a fantastic evening which showcased a wide range of performances.  The programme of events included several dance acts, singing (which ranged from Christina Aguilera songs to numbers from hit musicals), traditional Asian Dhol drumming, gymnastics displays and a piano medley from ‘Oliver’.  The judges were Mr. McCallum, Mr. Ball, Mrs. Ditchburn & Mr. Storer.

Many congratulations to everyone who participated in and contributed to making the show such a success!  See below for the 2007 winners:

***2007 WINNERS***

1st Prize

SINGING DUET in ENGLISH & ITALIAN
‘A Whole New World’
Mariana Trunfio & Holly Shahverdi

2nd Prize

YEAR 7 DANCERS
‘Candy Man’
Olivia McLaughlin & Rebecca Smith

3rd Prize

GYMNASTICS
‘Mack and Mabel’
Hannah Walton

**TOTALLY TALENTED : SPECIAL AWARDS**

HIGHLY COMMENDED

‘Someone’s Watching Over Me’
Year 9 Singing
Alex Stallard

HIGHLY COMMENDED

Year 8 Dancers
Maegan Bevington  Natasha Connor  Helen Waters

BEST PRESENTATION

Year 7 Akro Dancing
Lizzie O’Brien

MOST ENTERTAINING

Year 8 Dancers
Kim Heron  Evie O’Malley  Tom Sides

MOST PROMISING PERFORMANCE

‘In God’s Hands’
Year 8 Singing
Becky McGahern

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