Christmas Newsletter 2025
- Bloom
- Dec 8
- 5 min read
Hello Bloom Families,
What a wonderful term it has been! From the very first week back, our students have thrown themselves into classes with energy, creativity, and curiosity. This term has been full of growth, laughter, and teamwork, and we’ve loved seeing every child develop both their drama skills and their confidence. As the holiday season approaches, it feels like the perfect time to celebrate all they’ve achieved, reflect on the moments that made us proud, and share some of the highlights from the past few months.
What We’ve Been Learning About
This term, our focus has been kindness: being kind to ourselves, to others, going above and beyond, and practising acts of kindness even when it’s not asked of us. Through our scripts, discussions, and rehearsal work, students have explored three key areas of personal growth:
Being Kind to Ourselves
We’ve looked at how self-kindness helps us grow, stay positive, and build confidence. Students have been learning to notice their strengths, celebrate achievements, and approach challenges with care and patience.
Being Kind to Others
Small acts of kindness can make a big difference to those around us, both on stage and in everyday life. Students have practised listening, encouraging others, and offering help without being asked.
Going Above and Beyond
Kindness also means noticing opportunities to support and inspire others, even when it isn’t expected. Students have been stepping in to help peers, sharing skills, and leading by example through positive actions and encouragement.
Through these lessons, students have seen how kindness strengthens teamwork, supports personal growth, and makes every rehearsal and performance more enjoyable for everyone.
A Festive Reminder
As the holidays approach, we encourage students to keep working on their lines over Christmas. Scripts have been emailed home, so if you’re unsure where to find yours, simply search for “script” in your inbox. Let’s start the new year strong!
REMINDER: Your child is taking part in an examined performance in 2026 and is required to wear their Bloom T-Shirt for the exam. Please get in contact if you need to order a replacement.
Exam Performance Dates:
Trafford: Saturday 24th January 2026
Poynton: Sunday 1st February 2026
Tickets are on sale now and selling out quickly! Keep reading for the link to purchase yours.
Celebrating Our Stars of the Term
We’ve loved seeing our students grow in confidence, creativity, and teamwork this term. Congratulations to all of our Stars of the Term:
EM - Marieta
Marieta has been a true joy in every session this term. Her dedication to her work is evident in every rehearsal, and she approaches each task with confidence and focus. Beyond her own performance, she consistently supports and encourages her peers, offering thoughtful feedback and a helping hand. Her positive energy and commitment make her a role model in the class.
OLOR - Amelia
Amelia has embraced every challenge this term with courage and curiosity. She has consistently stepped out of her comfort zone, tackling new roles with enthusiasm and delivering rich, nuanced characterisation. Her willingness to experiment and take risks on stage has been inspiring, and it’s been wonderful to watch her grow in confidence and skill.
SA - Leah
Leah has shone brightly this term, showing a growing passion for drama and a genuine love for performing. Her confidence continues to blossom, and she brings warmth and focus to every rehearsal. She approaches each scene with curiosity and care, and her dedication to developing her characters is truly impressive.
SH - Seb
As a new member of the class, Seb has settled in seamlessly and quickly become a valued part of the group. He brings energy and expression to his performances, encourages others with kindness, and engages fully in all aspects of class. His natural enthusiasm and willingness to participate in every activity have made him a pleasure to teach.
V - Isla CP
Isla has been a brilliant addition to her group this term. She consistently brings creativity and enthusiasm to every task and approaches her learning with thoughtfulness and commitment. Her curiosity, imagination, and readiness to collaborate have had a wonderfully positive effect on the class, and she is already making a lasting impression.
PYTA - Beatrice
Beatrice has made an outstanding start with her Christmas Carol performance. She dives deeply into her text, showing insight, analytical thinking, and a genuine understanding of her character. Beyond her own work, she contributes to the group with encouragement and thoughtful collaboration, demonstrating maturity and dedication far beyond her years.
Congratulations to all our stars for their hard work and dedication this term!
Celebrating Our Poynton Youth Theatre Academy Students
Our Poynton Youth Theatre Academy students follow a very different pathway from our primary groups. Instead of performing the same production, they work with classic set texts, preparing scenes for their exam performances in groups where they take the lead.
They decide how their work is staged, how their characters are interpreted, and how the performance is shaped. This independence is a huge part of their development, and the creativity they bring to the room each week is consistently inspiring.
A group of our students have now completed every group acting exam from Grade 1 to Grade 8, along with two performance diplomas - all awarded a Distinction. This is an extraordinary achievement that reflects years of dedication and genuine passion for performance.
This year, this group have taken things a step further by beginning medals in public speaking, choosing their own topics and crafting thoughtful, articulate speeches. These qualifications are a fantastic addition to their CVs and future university applications, and the standard of work they’ve produced so far has been exceptional. We are incredibly proud of everything they’ve achieved and can’t wait to see the final results in their performances next year.
Holiday Club Dates for 2025
Poynton: 6th – 10th April (including Easter Monday)
Trafford: 25th – 29th May (including the Bank Holiday)
Poynton: 24th – 28th August
A Christmas Gift For All Families
We’ve put together a photo book celebrating all the moments captured from last year’s performances. A copy has been gifted to the head teacher of your child’s school, but you can view it online here:
A very limited number of copies are available for £15. Please get in touch if you would like to purchase one, guaranteed to arrive in time for Christmas.
Please find the timings and ticket information for your child’s upcoming exam performance here:
Thank you for being such an important part of our Bloom family this term. We hope your holidays are filled with happiness, laughter, and plenty of festive cheer. We can’t wait to welcome everyone back in the new year, ready to create, grow, and enjoy more wonderful moments together!
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
The Bloom Team
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