On Thursday 18th June, Year 5 travelled to London to watch The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind. Having studied the book in their Reading lessons and taken part in a workshop led by the show’s creators, the children were excited to see the story come to life on stage – and it certainly did not disappoint!

The pupils were captivated by the outstanding acting, energetic dancing and uplifting songs throughout the performance. Sitting in fantastic seats, they enjoyed audience interaction, including high fives from the cast, and proudly sang along to songs they had learnt during their workshop.

The children were a credit to the school throughout the day, behaving impeccably on both the train journey and at the theatre. We were especially proud to receive an email from a member of the public praising the excellent behaviour of our pupils and staff, and commenting on the joy and enthusiasm the children showed during the performance.

The show beautifully told the inspiring true story of William Kamkwamba, whose resilience, determination and ingenuity brought electricity to his village in Malawi by building a wind turbine. It was a memorable day that our Year 5 pupils will treasure for years to come.