On Thursday 13th July 2023, The Gateway Learning Community wowed families and staff with their stunning performances at The GLC Summer Arts Festival. The children from the primary schools to secondary school came together to perform dances, sing, play musical instruments, share their life stories in multiple languages and recite poetry.  Leaving parents and staff ‘glassy eyed’.  Sponsored by Ormiston Trust #WeWill project.  

We worked with various partners who individually inspired the performances in the show, sharing our lives with Together Productions, Kinetika Bloco, Beacon Hill, South Essex College, Coda Dance Company, Royal Opera House Trailblazer, we showed clips of our involvement in the Windrush 75 celebrations at Tilbury Cruise Terminal and of our early years pupils reciting the story ‘We’re Going on a Lion Hunt’.  The evening showing featured a special performance from the fantastic Thames Opera Company.  

A heartfelt thank you to all staff members and parents who worked hard to make the show a success and who gave up their time on performance day!

Click on your child's school name to view the virtual GLC Summer Arts Festival Programme. The front covers were designed by the children: