All of our October news
7th October 2025
What a wonderful Dance with Parkinson’s class we had today piloting a hybrid Zoom session. With some of our members unable to get to KH , we organised a trial so people can join those in the studio from their home.
Old friends were able to chat with each other at the beginning and end of class and interact during the session.
It was as truly heartwarming to see everyone arriving and heading for the TV screen to greet each other. We sincerely hope this pilot is a success, so we can offer the chance to everyone who wishes to join us from their own home.
Do get in touch if you would like the zoom link and join us for fun and laughter while dancing for physical, social, emotional wellbeing and pure enjoyment.
#Parkinsons #DancewithParkinsons #Parkinsonsuk #parkinsonsawareness
8th October 2025
We are proud to be able to offer a zoom meeting from the NEURODIVERSITY EDUCATION ACADEMY
Tomorrow Thursday 9th October at 7pm
For our staff, families and supporters with Lana Jelenjev. This is a wonderful opportunity to learn from an expert on Neurodiversity, we’re hoping this is the start of working towards becoming officially a Neurodiverse friendly school. Please contact us for the zoom link if you wish to join us.
Their Mission
To celebrate neurodiversity by shifting the global narrative from deficits to strengths, providing capacity building on emotional agility and attunement, and cultivating resilience personally and communally. We support individuals, families, schools, and organizations to create neuroinclusive environments where all minds thrive through innovative tools, education, and community connection.
Their Vision
A world where neurodiversity is universally recognised as a strength, emotional agility and attunement are core practices, and resilience is a collective effort. We envision inclusive communities where every unique mind flourishes throu meaningful contribution, nourishing connections, and deep compassion.
Lana Jelenjev
Co-founder, Learning Experience Strategist, Operations and Trainings Lead
With more than 20 years experience in the field of educational consultancy, curriculum design and learning experience design, Lana brings her wealth of experience, dedication and passion in creating educational reforms to NEA. Her wish is to see equitable, inclusive and progressive schools that greatly amplify learners' strengths.
She loves facilitating spaces for conversations around the themes of giftedness, neurodiversity, strengths-based curriculum design and community building.
9th October 2025
Message from Alumni Saskia ( Miss Ali’s daughter and Miss Angela’s niece)
This summer, I spent a few months at Tring Park School on an exciting new CBBC series ‘Stage Stars’ following the journeys of students throughout their school year.
It was an amazing place to be — our production office was never quiet, filled with the sounds of tap classes, music rehearsals, and laughter echoing through the corridors. It brought back so many memories of my own KH years!
One of the highlights was discovering that I already knew Tring Park’s Head of English and Head of Sixth Form from Kirkham Henry many years ago. On our final day of filming, they even surprised me with a newspaper cut out featuring me in RYT’s Summer Holiday (2005!) Auntie Ang Directed — what a small world.
You can catch Stage Stars on CBBC and BBC iPlayer from Monday
Tring Park used to be known as Arts ED. Tring it’s where many KH pupils attended including Miss Renate and where Mrs Marshall also used to play for classes. The trailer looks so inviting, try not to miss the series.
10th October 2025
So proud of our Advanced tap class this evening supporting World mental health day and wearing touches of yellow to show all young minds we at KH care. T- shirts,ribbons,
bracelets all representing young people supporting young people. 💛
19th October 2025
Hello everyone!
Charlie here giving you a little update on my current adventures 💗
In true Charlie style I made an extremely last minute spontaneous decision to take on a dance job performing on a dinner show in Egypt. It all started with a phone call from a girl who I had done a few performing jobs with in London saying that one of the dancers is leaving and would I be able to fly out within a week. I frantically left all of my jobs in London, found someone to take my room and off I went! With mum ordering me fishnets for next day delivery as I packed up my room, I knew it was crazy but the timing just felt right.
I am now a couple of months into the contract and it has been incredible. I learnt 7 new dances in the space of 3 days and have gained so many new skills, especially when it comes to partner work and lifts. We are based in New Cairo and it’s called The Grand Theatre, currently the best dinner show in the whole of Egypt!
We are now leading up to opening season 3 which means a whole new show, new dances, new branding, the works! My favourite number is Survivor which is a strong double partner work number that I am performing with the 3 Colombians (aka the powerhouses), which in a way reminds me of my old modern dance number at festivals 😂
It has really opened my eyes to a new part of the industry that I didn’t know existed and I am so excited for what future lies ahead and the doors that have been opened.
Thank you Kirkham Henry for giving me the foundations that have made me the dancer that I am today.
It all sound so exciting Charlie ,thank you for this update as we know how our Alumni encourage our present pupils to work hard for their future.
20th October 2025
🌟 Huge congratulations to our new Head Pupil Evie-Mae Dale and Steph Rastenis as Deputy! 🌟
Chosen by their peers, these amazing young ladies will be representing KH as ambassadors, supporting our school and trustees. We’re so excited to see them shine in their new roles – what a fantastic year ahead! 💙👏✨
#KHCommunity #PupilVoice #Proud
22th October 2025
We thought you’d all love to hear what Lilian and Evelyn were up to last week . Here’s Lilian writing about their wonderful experience.
This past week Evelyn and I have been to Dreghorn Barracks in Edinburgh with British Army Music to experience what it is like to play in the Royal Regiment of Scotland's marching band. We have both learnt a lot about the army and how to march with an instrument and it was an amazing experience. Evelyn had a very hard job as she plays in the trombone section who march at the front of the band and had to be in charge of the people behind her. I was a solo cornet and had very hard music to play whilst marching. We are very grateful for this opportunity and I hope it helps me in fulfilling my dream of being an actor-musician. Lilian x
24th October 2025
🎭 Save the Date! 🎭
We’re thrilled to announce that Kirkham Henry Performing Arts Showcase ‘26 — our Summer Spectacular will take place on 18th & 19th July 2026! 🌟
Everyone in our school and community dance hub is invited to take part — whether you’re performing on stage or cheering from the audience, it’s a weekend you won’t want to miss!
✨ Keep the dates free, spread the word, and get ready to celebrate the incredible talent, passion, and creativity of our KH family.
#KirkhamHenry #KHShowcase26 #SaveTheDate #PerformingArts #CommunityDance #SummerSpectacular #MaltonEvents
25th October 2025
🎃 What a Fabulous Half Term! 🎃
What an amazing half term it’s been — full of fun, excitement, and community spirit! A huge thank you to everyone who kindly donated prizes for our Halloween Tombola and baked such delicious treats for the Cake Stall. Thanks to Helen , Natalie, Miss Kyla and our seniors for folding the tickets. Thanks to your generosity (and sweet tooths all around!), today we raised an incredible £160! 👏💜
As we head into the break, we also want to wish everyone taking part in the Dance Festival the very best of luck — we know you’ll shine on stage! 💃🕺
Have a fantastic half term filled with fun, rest, and maybe just a few leftover Halloween treats! 🍬🎉
26th October 2025
Miss Angela Here- I’m very happy ( and a little proud to be able to fit the training in, on top of everything else) to share that I’ve recently become a qualified and accredited Life Coach for Adolescents with 100% correct answers.
For over 50 years, I’ve had the privilege of talking with — and more importantly, listening to — young people as they navigate the ups and downs of growing up. Alongside my Youth Mental Health qualification, this new coaching accreditation allows me to continue supporting teenagers in an even more focused and structured way.
Adolescence can be a confusing and challenging time and many youngsters change their communication patterns with their loving parents , which leads to many parents over the years asking if I’d listen to their offspring. I thank KH families with trusting me to support the young people I believe that with the right nonjudgmental understanding, and encouragement, every young person can find their own sense of direction and confidence, believe in themselves and thrive in whatever their chosen career path.
Miss Angela x
27th October 2025
🎉 We’re Thrilled to Announce Our Continued CDMT Accreditation! 🎉
We are absolutely delighted to share that we have once again been awarded CDMT (Council for Dance, Drama and Musical Theatre) Accreditation — a prestigious recognition that celebrates excellence, professionalism, and quality within performing arts education and training.
Receiving this accreditation once again is an incredible honour and a true reflection of the dedication, passion, and hard work of our entire team — from our exceptional teaching staff to our talented students and supportive community.
The CDMT Accreditation is a mark of quality assurance that ensures the highest standards in teaching, administration, safeguarding, and student experience. It recognises our ongoing commitment to:
✨ Providing outstanding vocational and pre-vocational training that prepares students for the professional world.
✨ Maintaining exceptional teaching standards delivered by qualified, experienced industry professionals.
✨ Creating a supportive, inclusive, and nurturing environment where every student can thrive.
✨ Upholding the highest standards of governance, safety, and care for all our learners.
✨ Continuously developing and reflecting on our practice to ensure we meet — and exceed — the evolving expectations of the performing arts industry.
This renewed accreditation from CDMT reinforces our mission to inspire, educate, and empower the next generation of performers and creatives. It also assures parents, students, and industry partners that we continue to operate at the highest recognised level of professional excellence.
We extend our heartfelt thanks to CDMT for their continued trust and recognition, and to everyone within our community who plays a part in making our school such a vibrant and exceptional place to train.
Here’s to continuing our journey of excellence in dance, drama, and musical theatre — with passion, professionalism, and pride! 💫
31th October 2025
Our final day at Elmete dance festival. It’s been a long week for everyone but worth it to see the smiles on stage. Thanks to all our parents and carers for supporting and getting our dancers there every day.
Enjoy these last few photos . Well done to team KH
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