Senior students take on High School Dance challenge

Published: 09 November, 2011

Five years after Plymouth College took part in Channel 4/E4's High School Dance series, senior students are marking the anniversary with a prom-style event.

Back in 2006, the Plymouth College High School Dance committee were filmed over a 3-week period as they organised a Moulin Rouge-themed evening.  The programme, the second in a series of six, was a huge success and has been shown several times on national television.

This time round the added pressure of TV cameras won't be in the mix but the six committee members from Year 11, Lower Sixth and Upper Sixth will still be responsible for every aspect of the event including choosing a theme, booking entertainment, decorating the venue, marketing and managing a budget.

"The original project had a significant and very positive impact on the school as a whole, particularly for those at the senior end", said Headmaster, Dr Simon Wormleighton.  "Not only did it bring the College community together in a very powerful way but it provided a valuable learning and educational experience in its own right.

"There is already a lot of excitement and enthusiasm surrounding the latest event, which will be held in December.  Places on the committee were in great demand and everyone is very keen to find out what the theme will be!"

Click here for the High School Dance episode featuring Plymouth College

Photograph: Committee members L to R Millie Evans, Sophie Adams, Olivia Roper, Michael Daniel, Dominic Day, Harry Cobbold