High SAT achieving Aldborough School's theatre celebration

Aldborough School's summer production, The Pirates of the Curry Bean, was a display of the children's multiple talents.

The dramatic performance was also said to be a reflection of the school's exemplary academic progress with pupils achieving an impressive average Sats score of 85.7pc, compared to the national average of 73pc.

Headteacher, Helen Bearman, said: “We are so proud of our Year 6 children for the progress that they have made throughout their time at Aldborough.

Year 6 cast members of Pirates of the Curry Bean (Image: Submitted)

"Maths has been our focus this year so we were particularly delighted to achieve an 85.7pc pass rate, well above the national average of 73pc.

"The children all worked so hard – but they still managed to find time to enjoy themselves, and The Pirates of the Curry Bean is the icing on the cake.”

Among the cast was Stanley Stickells, who said: “I love being the silly character who knows nothing but is in charge."

His nemesis, Captain Cod, was played by Hazel Riches.

She said: “The play is hilarious and I love the singing – especially my solo, because it’s such a funny song.”

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Mrs Bearman commended the children's dedication to their studies as well as their commitment to their theatrical roles.

She said: “It’s wonderful to see how the children, having risen to the challenge of their Sats, rose to this very different challenge by not only learning all their lines and songs, but also really getting their characters across through their acting."

Special shoutouts were given to Year 6 teacher, John Hall Galley, who directed the play, and his teaching assistant, Kirsty Oleary, who was responsible for the stunning costumes and props.

The cast also included Charley Hook, Harry Driver, Isla Selfe, and others from the Year 6 acting cast.