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YOUNGSTERS from across the Isle of Wight have proved their musical and dramatic prowess at a long-established annual festival, which went virtual this year. Competitors in the 2021 Isle of Wight Music, Dance and Drama festival had to film their music, speech and drama classes and submit them for adjudication - rather than perform live. Scroll through our gallery of photos above to see some of the many winners. Students from The Priory School of Our Lady of Walsingham regularly take part in the festival and this year was no exception. Remote practice sessions to help children with their performances took place via the school’s secure Teams system during the most recent lockdown. Even though they were at home in various locations across the Isle of Wight, it meant the children could keep in touch, share their news and practise the pieces as they prepared for their video performances. ....
ELLEN Weeks knows what it takes to produce a successful entry for the annual Isle of Wight Music, Dance and Drama Festival. She s vice-chair of the festival, the speech and drama section coordinator, an independent teacher for students at Ryde School and private students from other schools, and also a long-term festival competitor. Scroll through our gallery above to see some of Ellen s pupils with their medals and certificates. This year, Ellen s pupils have excelled themselves at the festival, with numerous wins and placings in the speech and drama section. It was made all the more interesting by the fact the event was virtual this year, so pupils had to film themselves - rather than perform live to the adjudicator. ....