Co-op play boost for youngsters
ANEW subject was added to the curriculum at Littleborough’s Holy Trinity Primary School where alongside their usual numeracy and literacy lessons, every pupil took part in a series of Street Dance workshops funded by The Co-op Local Community Fund.
Children across each year group enjoyed at least four 45 minute sessions over the course of the week, which were led by professional street dance instructor Alisha from Hip Hop Pop, one of the best street dance schools in the country.
The pupils were put through their paces as they learned some iconic street dance moves, with each class putting their new skills to the test by learning a choreographed routine to perform to the rest of the school at a celebration assembly at the end of the week.
A new subject was added to the curriculum this week at Littleborough’s Holy Trinity Primary School where alongside their usual numeracy and literacy lessons, every pupil took part in a series of Street Dance workshops funded by The Co-op Local Community Fund.
Children across each year group enjoyed at least four 45 minute sessions over the course of the week, which were led by professional street dance instructor Alisha from Hip Hop Pop, one of the best street dance schools in the country.
The pupils were put through their paces as they learned some iconic street dance moves, with each class putting their new skills to the test by learning a choreographed routine to perform to the rest of the school at a celebration assembly at the end of the week.
Joanne Luke, Deputy Headteacher at Holy Trinity Primary School, comments: “Our older children have always particularly enjoyed the street dance performances when we attend the Young Voices concert in Manchester and so our PTA secured funding from the Co-op to deliver these workshops, which we knew would challenge and inspire children in every year group.
“We are continually looking for ways to nurture our pupils’ mental wellbeing and felt that these workshops, alongside giving their physical fitness a boost, would be a great way to develop the children’s self-confidence, self-esteem and positivity.
“We were not disappointed. Thanks to their excellent coach, they have had a brilliant week and it has been fantastic to see how much their confidence and positive mindset has grown.”
Lindsey Milnes, Member Pioneer Co-ordinator for The Co-operative Group, visited the school to watch the end of week performances and see how the grant secured by Friends of Holy Trinity had been spent. She was also given a tour of the new playground equipment and the Key Stage 2 library, both of which have benefitted from previous rounds of funding.
She comments: “In my role, I am used to supporting causes through the fundraising process, but I don’t always get to see first-hand what has been achieved with the money awarded.
“As such, it was a real treat to see the children in action and the enjoyment on their faces was a joy to behold as they proudly showed off their routines. I was blown away by what they’ve achieved in just a week.
“It was also gratifying to see how the school and Friends of Holy Trinity have used the money received from our Local Community Fund to help enhance the play areas and their library; and hear from the teaching staff just how much of a difference it has made to the school.”