We are incredibly proud to celebrate our Year 8 student, Gracey Patel, who has been making waves in the world of pony racing!

Gracey has been travelling across the country with her talented ponies Ruby and Maggie, achieving remarkable results along the way. She secured impressive 2nd place finishes at both Ascot and Cheltenham, and took 3rd place at Fakenham with Maggie. Adding to her success, she claimed 1st place at Fakenham riding Julian, a Shetland pony from the JPL racing team based in Essex.

Her talent hasn’t gone unnoticed—John Lamb, the owner and trainer of JPL, personally selected Gracey to ride for his team this season, praising her skill and dedication.

Gracey's consistent performance has earned her 2nd place in the national 148cm points league, a phenomenal achievement that has also secured her a spot in the prestigious Racecourse Series—described by the Pony Racing Authority as "our top level of Pony Racing and often a stepping stone for future professional jockeys."

Most recently, on Sunday 11 May, Gracey won Best Turned Out & 2nd place with pony Ruby and 2nd place with pony Maggie at Haydock.

Good luck and well done, Gracey! We can’t wait to see what you achieve next.

Our very own Year 7 student, Yvie, is making waves in the world of theatre.

Yvie’s love for performing began at the young age of 3 when she started training in dance and musical theatre at Top Hat Theatre School, where she still hones her skills today. At just 7 years old, she made her musical theatre debut as ‘Ivonka’ in Once the Musical at Milton Keynes Theatre—a remarkable achievement for such a young performer!

Her talent was soon recognised once again when she successfully auditioned for the role of Alice in the West End’s Matilda the Musical. She joined the cast in January 2024 and took to the stage for her first performance in March 2024. Her incredible performances led to her being offered a second contract to continue in the role from October 2024.

However, Yvie’s journey didn’t stop there! On 6th March, she received the thrilling news that she had successfully auditioned for a lead role in another major musical. She performed her final show in Matilda on 9th March, marking the end of one chapter and the beginning of an exciting new one.

Now, Yvie is set to take on the role of Jane Banks in the upcoming UK & Ireland tour of Mary Poppins! She begins rehearsals on 24th March, where she will train for six weeks before embarking on a tour, bringing this iconic character to life for audiences across the country.

We are incredibly proud of Yvie’s achievements and can’t wait to see her continue to shine on stage. Congratulations, Yvie. We are so proud!

Our Year 8 student, Ana, joined Stagecoach Northampton at just six years old and since then, she has grown into a dedicated and versatile performer. Over the years, she has embraced every opportunity that came her way, participating in weekly classes and holiday camps to shining on stage in theatres across England.

Ana's passion for the stage has always been evident. Her natural talent and dedication has captivated teachers, coaches, troops and audiences alike. She has taken on challenging and iconic roles, such as Rizzo in Grease and Rusty in Footloose, showcasing her versatility and range. Her journey has taken her to the prestigious Shaftesbury Theatre in London, where she was a background dancer for the dazzling production of "Wicked." More recently, she delighted audiences with her portrayal of the endearing Grandma in "Wednesday Family."

Her latest achievement was performing with the Stagecoach Northampton troupe in Hamilton at His Majesty’s Theatre in London. What an incredible achievement and we can’t wait to see what’s next for this talented young performer!

Two of our Year 13 students, Cayde Keates and Kieran Carstens, are making waves in the national volleyball scene and beyond. Cayde and Kieran were selected for the England U19 Men’s squad to participate in the prestigious NEVZA Championships, held from October 24-28 in the Faroe Islands. The annual tournament, organised by the North European Volleyball Zonal Association, featured teams from Sweden, Norway, Iceland, Denmark, and the Faroe Islands. After intense competition, the England U19 team clinched the bronze medal—a historic win, marking England’s first U19 men’s medal in the NEVZA Championships in nearly 20 years.

Cayde and Kieran’s hard work, skill, and determination have clearly paid off, with both young athletes solidifying their roles as key players for England’s U19 team. Their success adds to their already impressive volleyball careers, and this achievement highlights their bright futures within the sport.

Both athletes are dedicated players and are both part of the Volleyball England Talent Pathway, as well as playing in the Men’s National Volleyball League for Northampton VC and Newcastle Staffs VC respectively. They both also play in the Volleyball England 2024/25 Super Series Grand Prix for the Newcastle Staffs U18 Mens team.