The Great Justinino – Ringmaster (Volunteer Parent)
Julia Black
In 2009 a group of volunteer parents combined their skills, talents and time and gave all 104 pupils at Butleigh Primary school the chance of a lifetime – to run away with the circus. This was a hugely ambitious project, which mobilized ordinary parents to stage an extraordinary experience for their children and have a direct impact on their education.
A core team of parents worked with the children for six months training them in juggling, unicycling, clowning and performance poetry, among other skills. Then a dedicated Circus Week kicked off with a colourful Circus Parade through the village, led by the school’s newly formed Marching Band. Three professional performing artists joined them for a few days of intensive training in trapeze, silks and tightrope. Every child at the school was involved in the circus and they performed to over 600 spectators across two shows.
Karen, parent
Jake – Year 6 pupil
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