Although Halloween was on a school day this year, it did not stop the students of BOA Stage and Screen academy celebrating in style. In an attempt to fundraise for the year 13 prom, students dressed in typical- and some not so typical- Halloween spirit. After not being able to have a year 11 prom due to Covid, 4 students on the Student Voice Board took it upon themselves to organise their first fundraising event- ‘BOA Stage and Scream’. Students travelled to school from all over the Midlands: on trains, on buses, on trams, head to toe in fancy dress. 

From this event, the students raised £156.60 through a £2 dress up donation and a bake sale at break and lunch. With this money, the students will contribute to the cost of the prom venue and food. Alissa Aldridge on the Student Voice Board commented, ‘[we’re] really passionate about the idea of having a prom to conclude our school years, especially considering our college specifies in training students to head straight into the industry.’ 

They also expressed how putting together fundraisers ensures the academy doesn’t end up putting schooling money towards the prom. BOA Stage and Screen academy is a new academy specialising in the technical and production skills required for theatre, film and tv industries. Having only moved into their building in April 2022, they have yet to establish events such as a prom. The current year 13 students on the Student Voice Board are aiming to set a standard by making sure everything runs smoothly, in the hope that a prom can continue for future year groups.

The next fundraiser is set to be around Christmas time- including a raffle, a bake sale and a Christmas jumper dress up. So, if you see a bunch of teenagers wearing crazy Christmas jumpers on your train into Birmingham, you can take a guess where they’re heading to.

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