LEIGHTON PARK WINS PRESTIGIOUS AWARD FOR PUPIL PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT

Eton End Will Bring The Very Best Out Of Your Child

Based in Datchet, Berkshire, Eton End takes boys and girls from rising 3 to 11 and offers a nurturing approach to academic excellence. At Eton End, every child is celebrated for their uniqueness and guided towards the next steps in their learning with care and understanding – whether in academic preparation or in developing well-rounded young people with an understanding of their own well-being and that of those around them. They work in partnership with parents and staff to ensure childhoods are preserved while ensuring the highest standards of teaching and learning. Every child can thrive and flourish when the environment around them recognises and values their strengths as well as identifying where they need to go next. If you are looking for a school which will bring the very best out of your child, please go for a visit and personal tour with their Headmistress. For more information about ‘Stay & Play’ events in the Nursery and ‘Saturday Socials’ during the summer term, E: registrar@etonend.co.uk for more information. W: www.etonend.org

Leighton Park has won the national Independent Schools Association Award for Excellence in Pupil Personal Development 2022. This is a tremendous validation for the School’s values-led approach, based on Achievement with Values, Character and Community. In a fast-changing world, it is incumbent on schools to think about how they can best prepare students to succeed, to innovate and to play an active role in tackling the challenges they see around them in the world.

Commenting on the award Rudolf Eliott Lockhart, CEO of ISA commented: “Leighton Park School inspires the changemakers of tomorrow with their values-based education. This is an ethos that runs throughout the whole school. In the lower school students learn about the importance of personal mindset, at GCSE level pupils investigate global perspectives and young people in the Sixth Form benefit from a character-driven programme. Students are encouraged to understand different world views and reflect upon this. Their commitment to the personal development of students is outstanding and is deeply rooted within both the curriculum and extracurricular activities.” T: 0118 987 9600 W: www.leightonpark.com

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Arlington Arts

Mary Hare School, Newbury boxoffice@arlingtonarts.co.uk

T: 01635 244 246

Wednesday 5th April

POP DIVAS LIVE!

Pop Divas Live! is the UK’s number one pop concert experience featuring tributes to all your favourite female pop stars on the same stage for the first time.

Wednesday 12th April

The Tap Dancing Mermaid

It’s time to hear the Moon’s story, one you will NEVER forget... Gather round for the Moon’s magical story about a tippettytop tap dancer who he has been watching at night.

Britvic Theatre Ascot

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Tuesday 14th –Thursday 16th April

KISS ME,

Kate

The hilarious musical comedy you’ve waited to see “it’s too darn hot!” in the spirit of NOISES OFF and THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG.

Corn Exchange Newbury

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Saturday 25th March

SING-A-LONGENCANTO

Gather la Familia and prepare to sing your heart out as you enjoy Disney’s Encanto, with lyrics on screen so everyone can join in!

Saturday 1st –

Sunday 2nd April

Room On The Broom

A fun-filled live adaptation of the well-known, best-selling picture book by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler.

Saturday 1st –

Sunday 2nd April

FESTIVAL OF ARTS AND CRAFTS 2023

Go along to The Base for an eclectic celebration of arts, crafts and artisan food and drink from local makers and creators.

Norden Farm Centre For The Arts

Maidenhead https://norden.farm

Tuesday 4th April

NATIONAL THEATRE LIVE: LIFE OF PI

Puppetry, magic and storytelling combine in a unique, Olivier Award-winning stage adaptation of the best-selling novel. Also on 8th April.

Wednesday 5th April

The Amazing Bubble Man

Louis Pearl has been thrilling audiences around the world for over thirty years with the art, magic, science, and fun of bubbles. He is a favourite at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, where he has enjoyed twelve years of sell-out success.

Thursday 6th April

Curious Investigators

An interactive engineering adventure for young scientists! Scribble and Clipboard have a job to do: sort the recycling. But Scribble keeps finding new things to investigate. When she discovers a mysterious egg hidden in the rubbish, the pair need the audience’s help to rescue an unborn chick. For ages 3-7.

Saturday 8th April

PROFESSOR SLUG’S HOUSE OF BUGS

This interactive show is packed full of colourful puppets, catchy songs, and educational info about the wonderful world of bugs.

Tuesday 11th – Friday 14th April

ART DAZE

Join Lucy Wright for a creative adventure over four days. Working towards a final exhibition where the artwork will come to life. You’ll design and create large scale puppets and the landscapes they inhabit in this exciting and creative activity week. Suitable for ages 8+ years.

Tuesday 11th April

Puss In Boots

The classic furry tale is brought to life with a host of puppets. Come and see this classic furry tail, it’s the cat’s whiskers!

Friday 14th April

Rock N Roll Concertini With Matt Bond

Family concert with some of the best loved Rock n Roll themes.

Reading Arts

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Saturday 25th March

Royal Philharmonic Orchestra Noisy Kids 2023

Buckle up as the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra takes you on an exhilarating journey filled with rollercoasters, train rides and thrilling adventures! Noisy Kids concerts are fun and interactive, perfect for all the family to discover orchestral music and experience all the noise, commotion and excitement of a live symphony orchestra.

Thursday 6th – Saturday 29th April

Peter Pan

A face at the window, a sprinkling of fairy dust, and an awfully big adventure. When the mischievous Peter Pan invites the Darling siblings on an adventure of a lifetime together, they explore a land filled with mermaids, pirates, fairies and a ticking crocodile, all through the eyes of a boy who will never grow up. J M Barrie’s classic tale of friendship, courage and magic takes flight in Reading Rep’s new adaptation. Guaranteed to bring forth everyone’s inner child. Tickets from £5. Tickets can be booked at readingrep.com

Saturday 13th May

Dick And Dom In Da Bungalow Live

This is Dick & Dom like you’ve never seen them before - with familiar favourites including TwoWord Tango, Musical Splatues, The Grunty Song, Fairly Hairy Fizzogs, Pants Dance, What a Sweaty Flap and of course BOGIES!

Wednesday 17th –Saturday 20th May

The Wind In The Willows

Based on the novel by Kenneth Grahame, the musical is written by Julian Fellowes (Downton Abbey), with music and lyrics by George Stiles and Anthony Drewe (Honk!, Mary Poppins, Half a Sixpence). Packed full of toe tapping tunes and plenty of humour, this is a feel-good show you won’t want to miss.