Wizard of Oz Comes to Ingoldisthorpe

After weeks of practise, rehearsals, and learning lines, Oak Class at Ingoldisthopre Church of England VA Primary School put on their performances of Wizard of Oz.

Performing across four days - including one evening performance - the year 5 and 6 children put on spectacular shows for audiences of over 250 people. The striking performance from the Wicked Witch of the west, Dominic from Kansas, The Tin Man, a wonderfully accented Scarecrow and a very courageous lion took place at the school, leaving the audiences in laughter and tears.

Ingoldisthorpe C of E VA Primary School prides itself on its ‘Outstanding’ (Ofsted 2024) personal development for pupils and enabling pupils to shine in academics, performance, singing and areas of talent. The summer show extravaganza this year shows just how important this is to the staff, leadership and the community.

Headteacher, Julia Norman, said, “the children have worked all year round on a school wide Wizard of Oz themed readathon, reading 175 times at home over the year. The readathon and reading in school is of a high priority and is supported by the Friends of Ingoldisthorpe, who supply prizes for every 25 reads and the readathon culminates on the final show day.”

Amy Taylor, Assistant Headteacher, added, “the readathon and the school’s culture of reading has enabled the children to achieve amazing results in KS2 for many years, our children and their progress are our passion.”

The parents and staff alike have been proud of the wonderful solos, the acting, the costumes and the dedication and bravery of all children performing in front of a hall full of the parents. It highlights that Ingoldisthorpe Primary School is, not only a place of excellent learning and achievement, but also provides an environment giving children wider opportunities and experiences they will remember for a lifetime.