Medea
Little Ilford School Drama department presented Medea as its annual production, in Novemer 2009. The play featured a cast of 25 pupils and the diversity of the talented cast made it a serious and memorable drama. The in house production was based on the Greek tragedy by Euripides and is a creative collaboration by Little Ilford School drama teachers and pupils. The play was also accompanied by the school band. The audience was treated to a play that covers real life issues like love, power and revenge. Head of Drama Kate Chadwick said ‘We are extremely proud of our pupils and their achievements.’
Tea with an MP!
Stephen Timms MP visited Little Ilford School in January. During the visit, as part of Teach First Week, the MP for East Ham had tea and cake with the student council, Deputy Head Katy Episcopo and two Teach First graduates who are placed at the school. Both teachers spoke of positive experiences of teaching at LIS and of their ambition to stay in the education sector after they have finished the programme. Miss Fountain (pictured) said “It was a pleasure to speak to Mr Timms about our school. The students were very excited about his visit.”
Little Ilford School Basketball Session is a Slam Dunk with Kids!
LIS was proud to host this year’s annual basketball competition for the Primary Schools Partnership Programme. The event was exciting as all the schools played the game excellently and showed why these events are so important. The talent from the students was exceptional. Sir John Heron who played Sheringham School won & took first prize. “This is how we produce stars for the future” - Roy Vidal – LIS Sports Coordinator
