Autumn Newsletter 2024.
Dear Parents and Pupils
I hope you are all having a wonderful Summer Break and looking forward to the new year and Autumn Term at LBDA. Firstly I would like to thank you all for the messages, cards and gifts we all received after our 20 Year Anniversary Show. It was such a brilliant experience for everyone involved and I am so grateful for all of your support and hard work in making the show the huge success it was.
Last Term’s News…
As you all know last term was dedicated to rehearsals for our 20 Year Show and all of our efforts were definitely rewarded. I was blown away by the camaraderie, talent and behaviour of all our pupils as well as the immense support from all the families who helped over show term. The show always promotes a great sense of unity within the school and I am so proud to run such a school with such a strong family ethos.
I was also lucky enough to watch many pupils perform in outside performances and was so impressed with Summer Clark who performed in ‘Sleeping Beauty’ at the Stag Theatre. Many LBDA pupils also performed in ‘Oliver’ at the Churchill Theatre and were an absolute credit to LBDA.
AUTUMN TERM 2024
Autumn Term Commences:
Friday 7th September 2024
Autumn Term Ends:
Friday 6th December 2024
Half Term:
Monday 21st October – Sunday 3rd November 2024
Halloween Camp:
Tuesday 29th – Thursday 31st October 2024
ISTD Modern and Tap Exams:
Sunday 17th November and Sunday 24th November 2024
LBDA Christmas Concert:
Friday 6th December 2024
LBDA Cabaret Evening:
Saturday 22nd March 2025
LBDA Senior Show:
Saturday 5th and Sunday 6th July 2025
Max Crisp has just recently received the amazing news that he has been cast in the tour of ‘Joseph and the Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat’ after many rounds of auditions. We are so proud of you Max and know that you will have the best time ever.
Isobel Tilson has just successfully auditioned for the title role of Charlie in ‘Charlie and the Chocolate Factory’ with the WWOS which will be performed at The Churchill Theatre in November – Well done Isobel for this huge achievement.
Florence Burt was booked to do some filming for an educational resource for a website and from the preview I saw Florence was natural, articulate and her acting was incredible. Well done Florence.
Our Ex Pupil, Talia Palamathanan, has now opened in ‘Back to The Future’ at the Adelphi Theatre playing the role of Jennifer Parker. We are so proud of Talia and we will be arranging a group booking to see this amazing show this term so look out for the email.
Our recent leaver, Hannah Hutchins, has also secured her first job on board a Royal Caribbean ship playing the role of Cha Cha in ‘Grease’ the musical. We wish Hannah all the best on her new venture and I’m hoping to go and visit her – any one fancy a LBDA trip?!
The Term ahead…
LBDA returns on Saturday 7th September 2024 with our brand new timetable. Please make sure you check the timetable for location, day and time of your child’s class/es. Invoices will be sent out separately.
Some of our teacher’s have had to change their days so you will see that your child’s class may have moved. It’s been a huge job trying to juggle all the classes and avoid clashes so I appreciate your understanding.
Please be reminded that half a term’s notice is required if you want to cancel your child’s place in class as per our T and C’s.
LBDA 20th ANNIVERSARY BALL
As per my recent email we have decided to postpone LBDA’s charity ball at the Warren. Following the success of last year’s Cabaret evening we have decided to hold this at the Warren instead on Saturday 22nd March. All details about this event will be out shortly and we are going to make it a very glam occasion with lots of family fun, live music and a DJ to finish the evening. Please keep the date free!!
ISTD Modern and Tap Exams
Our next exam sessions are booked in for Sunday 17th and Sunday 24th November 2024. Pupils will be notified at the start of the term if they are ready for this session. Please remember that all of our teachers are very experienced, and we know when your child is at the right level to achieve their very best in an exam. There will also be Ballet Exams and more ISTD Modern and Tap exams in the Spring Term.
LAMDA EXAMS
Our Drama pupils will also be working on their next exams with Miss Charley and we will let you know ASAP when a date has been finalised for these exams.
HALLOWEEN CAMP
We will be running our half term Halloween Camp for Junior School Pupils during the Autumn half term break on Tuesday 29th – 31st October with a Halloween Party on the 31st October. Emails will be sent out about this at the beginning of the new term so please put the dates in your diaries now as we can only accommodate a limited number of pupils.
LBDA ANNUAL CHRISTMAS CONCERT
The timetable has remained similar to last term but please check your child’s invoice for their class As is our tradition we will be holding our annual Christmas Concert at St Mary’s Church in Shortlands on Friday 6th December 2024 for all of our Musical Production and Singing Pupils.
This is always a beautifully festive event and all proceeds go to our chosen charity which this year is the Bromley Children’s and Families Forum which helps local families in our Borough.
I am sure there will be other Christmas performances and we will let you know in due course if your child will be involved in these.
FACULTY, UNIFORM & FEES
I am delighted that all of our teachers will be continuing this term and I am so proud and privileged to work with the best team of people. As previously mentioned we have had to rejiggle some classes so please check your timetable and invoices for class days, times and venues. Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any queries regarding your child’s class and please be reminded that we require half a term’s notice if you need to cancel your child’s place in class.
We have attached our uniform order form as well as LBDA’s Uniform Requirements for each class. Please email lbda.uniform@hotmail.com for any queries regarding uniforms.
Thank you for being part of the LBDA Family and here’s to lots of hard work, lots of fun and even more successes this year.
Kindest regards
Miss Laura and the LBDA Team
AUTUMN NEWSLETTER 2024
Dear Parents and Pupils
I hope you are all having a wonderful Summer Break and looking forward to the new year and Autumn Term at LBDA. Firstly I would like to thank you all for the messages, cards and gifts we all received after our 20 Year Anniversary Show. It was such a brilliant experience for everyone involved and I am so grateful for all of your support and hard work in making the show the huge success it was.
Last Term’s News…
As you all know last term was dedicated to rehearsals for our 20 Year Show and all of our efforts were definitely rewarded. I was blown away by the camaraderie, talent and behaviour of all our pupils as well as the immense support from all the families who helped over show term. The show always promotes a great sense of unity within the school and I am so proud to run such a school with such a strong family ethos.
I was also lucky enough to watch many pupils perform in outside performances and was so impressed with Summer Clark who performed in ‘Sleeping Beauty’ at the Stag Theatre. Many LBDA pupils also performed in ‘Oliver’ at the Churchill Theatre and were an absolute credit to LBDA.
AUTUMN TERM 2024
Autumn Term Commences:
Friday 7th September 2024
Autumn Term Ends:
Friday 6th December 2024
Half Term:
Monday 21st October – Sunday 3rd November 2024
Halloween Camp:
Tuesday 29th – Thursday 31st October 2024
ISTD Modern and Tap Exams:
Sunday 17th November and Sunday 24th November 2024
LBDA Christmas Concert:
Friday 6th December 2024
LBDA Cabaret Evening:
Saturday 22nd March 2025
LBDA Senior Show:
Saturday 5th and Sunday 6th July 2025
Max Crisp has just recently received the amazing news that he has been cast in the tour of ‘Joseph and the Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat’ after many rounds of auditions. We are so proud of you Max and know that you will have the best time ever.
Isobel Tilson has just successfully auditioned for the title role of Charlie in ‘Charlie and the Chocolate Factory’ with the WWOS which will be performed at The Churchill Theatre in November – Well done Isobel for this huge achievement.
Florence Burt was booked to do some filming for an educational resource for a website and from the preview I saw Florence was natural, articulate and her acting was incredible. Well done Florence.
Our Ex Pupil, Talia Palamathanan, has now opened in ‘Back to The Future’ at the Adelphi Theatre playing the role of Jennifer Parker. We are so proud of Talia and we will be arranging a group booking to see this amazing show this term so look out for the email.
Our recent leaver, Hannah Hutchins, has also secured her first job on board a Royal Caribbean ship playing the role of Cha Cha in ‘Grease’ the musical. We wish Hannah all the best on her new venture and I’m hoping to go and visit her – any one fancy a LBDA trip?!
The Term ahead…
LBDA returns on Saturday 7th September 2024 with our brand new timetable. Please make sure you check the timetable for location, day and time of your child’s class/es. Invoices will be sent out separately.
Some of our teacher’s have had to change their days so you will see that your child’s class may have moved. It’s been a huge job trying to juggle all the classes and avoid clashes so I appreciate your understanding.
Please be reminded that half a term’s notice is required if you want to cancel your child’s place in class as per our T and C’s.
LBDA 20th ANNIVERSARY BALL
As per my recent email we have decided to postpone LBDA’s charity ball at the Warren. Following the success of last year’s Cabaret evening we have decided to hold this at the Warren instead on Saturday 22nd March. All details about this event will be out shortly and we are going to make it a very glam occasion with lots of family fun, live music and a DJ to finish the evening. Please keep the date free!!
ISTD Modern and Tap Exams
Our next exam sessions are booked in for Sunday 17th and Sunday 24th November 2024. Pupils will be notified at the start of the term if they are ready for this session. Please remember that all of our teachers are very experienced, and we know when your child is at the right level to achieve their very best in an exam. There will also be Ballet Exams and more ISTD Modern and Tap exams in the Spring Term.
LAMDA EXAMS
Our Drama pupils will also be working on their next exams with Miss Charley and we will let you know ASAP when a date has been finalised for these exams.
HALLOWEEN CAMP
We will be running our half term Halloween Camp for Junior School Pupils during the Autumn half term break on Tuesday 29th – 31st October with a Halloween Party on the 31st October. Emails will be sent out about this at the beginning of the new term so please put the dates in your diaries now as we can only accommodate a limited number of pupils.
LBDA ANNUAL CHRISTMAS CONCERT
The timetable has remained similar to last term but please check your child’s invoice for their class As is our tradition we will be holding our annual Christmas Concert at St Mary’s Church in Shortlands on Friday 6th December 2024 for all of our Musical Production and Singing Pupils.
This is always a beautifully festive event and all proceeds go to our chosen charity which this year is the Bromley Children’s and Families Forum which helps local families in our Borough.
I am sure there will be other Christmas performances and we will let you know in due course if your child will be involved in these.
FACULTY, UNIFORM & FEES
I am delighted that all of our teachers will be continuing this term and I am so proud and privileged to work with the best team of people. As previously mentioned we have had to rejiggle some classes so please check your timetable and invoices for class days, times and venues. Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any queries regarding your child’s class and please be reminded that we require half a term’s notice if you need to cancel your child’s place in class.
We have attached our uniform order form as well as LBDA’s Uniform Requirements for each class. Please email lbda.uniform@hotmail.com for any queries regarding uniforms.
Thank you for being part of the LBDA Family and here’s to lots of hard work, lots of fun and even more successes this year.
Kindest regards
Miss Laura and the LBDA Team