Charlton School

Dear Parents and Carers

We are delighted to announce that Charltonbury is going ahead this year on 10^th June, from 4-8pm. Preparations for the event are well on their way. The festival has been virtual for the last 2 years because of COVID restrictions but we are back for 2022! We haven’t forgotten about 2021, in fact you can still view the virtual festival on the school’s website https://www.charlton.uk.com/parent-student-information/charltonbury-2021. Many of the performers from 2021 will be taking the stage this year for real and are looking forward to welcoming their audience.

For those of you who are new to us, Charltonbury is our very own version of Glastonbury. Music, Dance and Drama performances take place from primary and secondary partners. In 2019 the event was attended by over 700 members of the local community. In addition to organised activities, there are also student led games and activities, fire engines, police vans, inflatable assault courses and bouncy castles. If you know of an organisation who may want to have a food, craft or community stall at the event please ask them to contact anna.vickers@charlton.uk.com, it is not too late to be involved.

 

This year's festival combines music with family activities, stalls and sideshows and a host of refreshment choices. The festival is timed to coincide with the school’s Jubilee celebrations and will have the theme of celebrating multicultural Britain in honour of the Queen’s Jubilee. There is also an Arts and Crafts marketplace and food festival, including Southeast Asian, Caribbean and hot dog food stalls, cakes, pancakes and of course, an ice cream van, slush and candyfloss for those with a sweet tooth!

So far, several local primary and secondary school have signed their performers up, including Dothill Primary Rock Band, St Patricks Guitar Duo, Queenswood Dancers, St Peters Rock Band, St Patricks Dance Group, Apley Primary Rock Band, Apley Dancers, High Ercall Rock Band, Shrewsbury Primary Dancers, St Patricks Rock Band, Apley Primary Guitar Duo, Lilleshall Primary and many more. We are also expecting some amazing performances from our primary and secondary partners and guest performers from Telford Park secondary school and New College. Of course, there will be Charlton’s own dance company, choir, bands, drama groups and solo performers. We are also very excited to be joined for the first time by Inspire Dance Company who will be showcasing their talent at the event as well as a cheerleading group who will be doing a stunt demo in the main reception area.

At Charlton we pride ourselves in being at the heart of the local community and look forward to welcoming our visitors and guest performers for a night of musical and cultural celebration. Tickets for the event are just £2 in advance and £2.50 on the day. Wristbands to gain entry can be purchased from reception or finance in advance or on the door.

We hope you will join us in this celebration,

Kind regards

A Vickers