All the World’s a stage… even the classroom

                                                                                                                                                                        So we have now been back almost a month and I have to say The Knox Academy NYC Drama Trip was amazing!

With 42 pupils and 7 staff we boarded our Virgin Atlantic Flight to JFK and spent 6 days in the city that never does sleep!

Highlights of the trip included our guided sightseeing tour of NYC, Empire State Building on a clear and crisp night, a Q&A session with Broadway performer Mary Illes, Mamma Mia and In The Heights, Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island.

Personal favourite was our time spent with Mary Illes, who’s appeared in many Broadway shows including Cats and The Scarlet Pimpernel. She gave us a private concert before answering questions from both staff and pupils about the life of a performer. She also mentioned the same advice I gave my Highers at the start of the year… so hopefully now they will take it on board!

During spare time I went to the Top of the Rock and have to admit that this was a far better view that from the Empire State Building.

The Pupils of the trip were not only fantastic ambassadors for Knox Academy but also for Scotland. They were a pleasure to spend time with.

We arrived back tired and exhausted but most of all buzzing from such an exciting and memorable trip!

Many thanks to our Head Teacher (Janis) for her continual support in the Drama Department, To Kirsty at EF Tours for a wonderful trip and Bob our Tour Guide.

Next NYC trip????!!!! Watch this space!