September - October 2025 Newsletter
- Bloom
- 5 days ago
- 4 min read
What a brilliant start to the new school year! We’ve had such a wonderful few weeks settling back into classes, building confidence, and beginning work in our Primary Schools on our brand new space themed production: “Flight of the Millennium Pigeon” 🚀
Meanwhile, our older students at Poynton Youth Theatre Academy have thrown themselves into the challenge of bringing classic set texts to life, and we’ve loved watching their creativity and insight shine through. Some are even working towards medals for their upcoming performance, but more on that later!
💛 Our Focus: Kindness
At Bloom, drama isn’t just about performing, it’s about growing as people. Every project we deliver is built around a PSHE (Personal, Social, Health and Economic) theme, designed to help students develop their social, emotional, and mental wellbeing alongside their creative skills.
Drama is a natural space for these lessons. Through role-play, storytelling, and teamwork, children learn how to empathise with others, communicate clearly, manage emotions, and build confidence (all while having fun).
This term’s PSHE theme is Kindness. We’ve already explored the power of smiling, the importance of giving genuine compliments, and the value of gratitude. Students have approached these ideas with so much thought and maturity, and it’s been wonderful to see those lessons reflected in how they work together in rehearsals.
In the coming weeks, we’ll continue looking at what it means to be kind. Not just to others, but to ourselves - and how compassion and teamwork make every performance stronger.
We can’t wait to see this story take flight!
🌟 Stars of the Term
This term, we’ve been so impressed by the energy, kindness, and imagination in every group. Here are just a few students who have gone above and beyond:
EM: Isla J – for bringing constant positivity and humour to every rehearsal, and for her brilliant teamwork.
OLOR: Freddie G – for exceptional characterisation work and for giving 100% energy & enthusiasm in his scene.
SA: Maisie H-L – for beautiful behaviour, focus, and courage in stepping up to new challenges.
SH: Eva L – for showing growing confidence, reliability, and a natural flair for performance.
V(R): Isla C-K – for spreading joy throughout the group and showing maturity beyond her years.
V(E): Cerys H – for her thoughtfulness, kindness, and excellent listening in every session.
PYTA: Grace D – for her consistency, creativity, and dedication to helping bring every moment to life.
Keep reading for a poem written by one of our students!
🌟 Poynton Holiday Club Bookings for 2026 Now Open!
We’re thrilled to announce that bookings are now open for both our Easter and Summer 2026 Holiday Clubs, and for the first time, you can register for both at once!
We know how much our students love these weeks, and we want to make things easier for our wonderfully organised families who like to plan ahead.
Easter Holiday Club
📅 30th March – 3rd April (including Good Friday)
Summer Holiday Club
📅 24th – 28th August
🎟 Register for Easter, Summer, or both!
👉 Register here: https://form.jotform.com/xtrabloomadmn/rego-HC
Secure your child’s place now with just a £20 deposit per club, which comes off the total cost. No further payment is required until 2026.
📖 Find full details here: https://www.bloomtuitionandeducation.com/holidayclub
Please note: These dates are for the Poynton Holiday Clubs.
Our Trafford Holiday Club will run 25th–29th May (including Bank Holiday Monday).
Sign-ups for Trafford will open after Christmas, so get the dates in your calendars and keep an eye on your emails!
🎭 Performance Dates
Our young performers are already working hard towards their upcoming productions! Please mark these dates in your calendars:
Poynton Schools: Sunday 1st February 2026
Trafford Schools: Saturday 24th January 2026
End of Year Performance (all schools): Saturday 27th June 2026
Specific timings for the January/February performances can be found here:
If you need another copy of the script, search your inbox for the email titled:
Countdown to Launch: Everything You Need for the Big Performance!
✨ Costumes & Creativity
It’s never too early to start thinking about costumes!
You can view the moodboard and full costume guide here:
Bloom T-shirts should be visible beneath any costume pieces on performance day.
We love seeing students get creative! Have fun with accessories, colour, and detail that might help bring their characters to life!
For anyone who’d like to practice at home, the dance video can be found here:
👕 Bloom T-Shirts & Rehearsal Clothing
All students are required to wear their Bloom T-shirt for rehearsals and performances. If your child has lost or grown out of theirs, please get in touch to request a reorder.
New students who have already placed an order will receive their T-shirts as soon as our next delivery arrives - thank you for your patience!
If your child wears a skirt to school, please ensure they bring shorts or leggings to wear underneath for rehearsals. This helps everyone move comfortably during practical work.
🚀 Looking Ahead
We’re incredibly proud of every student and the progress they’ve made this half term.
Rehearsals will continue to build momentum after the break, and we can already tell 'Flight of the Millennium Pigeon' is going to be something special.
Thank you for helping students come prepared, organised, and full of enthusiasm each week, it makes all the difference.
We can’t wait to share their creativity and hard work with you on stage in January and February!
Finally, please enjoy this poem written by one of OLOR students:
Sometimes in a lifetime of laughter, work and strife,
We meet someone unique who brings joy to our life.
And we walk in the light of that special someone
Whose presence warms our heart much like the springtime sun.
Sometimes in a lifetime a friend is so real and true
comes making it better, that's how I think of you.
Have a lovely holiday!
Warmest wishes,
The Bloom Team
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