From Shakespeare to Shirley Valentine

Halewood Community Comprehensive School has recently celebrated their new status as a specialist school for performing arts.

As part of the celebrations, the school welcomed Brookside stars, casting agents and film makers to watch the pupils show off their talents.

They performed a wide range of productions from Shakespeare to more modern plays such as Shirley Valentine as well as musicals.

This new status for the school has meant extra funding from the government which has enabled the development of a dance and music studio and the refurbishment of the main hall and stage. New staff include a Community Arts Officer, Music Technician and Dance Teacher.

The school curriculum is also extended to include extra and improved dance and drama classes plus the addition of an A level in music technology.

Pictured: Some of the pupils performing Shakespeare