Fireworks and a dance parade were among the highlights of a packed day of celebrations to mark the 10th anniversary of Wallscourt Farm Academy (WFA).
More than 400 students from the present and past joined a packed day of celebrations at the Bristol school to commemorate the landmark.
The day began with a cake baking competition, in which pupils had to design and make cakes that celebrated the academy’s 10th anniversary. The competition was fierce, and the judges had the very difficult decision to judge the winners. Later that day the cakes were sold to raise funds for the Friends of Wallscourt Family, who will invest the money back into the academy.
In the afternoon, all pupils staged a parade for families which included a dance routine and live samba drumming. Pupils created a magical sight for spectators by dressing in their house colours and wearing eye-catching headdresses.
The day ended with the main event, with academy staff and students being joined by families and the local community for an action-packed celebration. The event included a helter skelter slide, bungee trampolines, food, face paints, and henna painting. A memorable and remarkable day of festivities was rounded off by a spectacular firework display.
Charlotte Black, Principal of Wallscourt Farm Academy, said, “It has been a truly wonderful day of celebrations. Our learners and teaching teams have been busily preparing for the parade over the last few weeks. They wanted to showcase everything that makes WFA great: rights and responsibilities, 21st century learning skills, future leaders and one learning community.
“The parents and learners have been buzzing about the day. The parade and the fireworks were our absolute highlights, but of course our learners stole the show. Here’s to another 10 years!”