We are looking forward to seeing you all for speech day this year, where we come together as a school community to celebrate pupils' achievements and say goodbye to those leaving us.
A professional photographer will be capturing this special occasion.
This year's guest of honour is saxophonist, broadcaster and entrepreneur YolanDa Brown OBE DL.
2.15pm - 4.30pm
Smart Dress
9.45am - 5.00pm
Smart Dress
Summer Ball 7.30pm-Midnight
YolanDa is a double MOBO Award winning artist, her music is a fusion of reggae, jazz and soul. She has toured with The Temptations, Jools Holland’s Rhythm and Blues Orchestra, Billy Ocean and collaborated with artists such as Dave Stewart from Eurythmics, Snarky Puppy’s Bill Laurance, Kelly Jones from Stereophonics and Rick Astley. She is currently composing music for the iconic Sesame Street and an animated series called Bea’s Block, as well as the Netflix Series CocoMelon Lane.
In July 2022, YolanDa was appointed Chair of BPI - the representative voice for record labels in the UK. BPI organises The BRIT Awards, The Mercury Prize and co-owns The Official Charts. The Lord Lieutenant of Greater London appointed YolanDa as a Deputy Lieutenant in October 2022.
A champion for the importance of music education, YolanDa is Chair of Youth Music, sits on the Arts Council National Council, is a trustee of the PRS Foundation, an ambassador for the Prince’s Trust and London Music Fund and sits on the advisory board of the London Philharmonic Orchestra. In 2021, she was invited by the Department of Education to sit on the advisory panel of the National Plan for Music Education. November 2022 saw YolanDa awarded the Music Week – Women in Music “Music Champion Award”.
Video Links:
YolanDa Brown & The BBC Concert Orchestra & Guy Barker Big Band
ITV News Interview YolanDa Brown
YolanDa Brown receives congratulatory messages for winning Music Week "Music Champion" Award
Seating for the Church services will be on a first come, first served basis. The doors will open from 9.15am.
You may use the main car park or Middle and Lower Fields (access via the gate on Roding Lane) for parking. There will be no parking in Front Quad nor at St Mary's Church. For those wanting to then use their vehicle to leave the school site and drive to the Metropolitan Police Sports Club at Chigwell Hall, you should allow yourselves 30 minutes for doing so. Parking will be available but you are also welcome to walk there if you wish.
Yes, we encourage families to bring their own food and drinks for the picnic on Top Field at 12.30pm. We recommend you use a cool box to store your picnic in should there be hot weather. The Sixth Form Centre will be open for ice creams and coffees, but there will be no food for sale.
You are welcome to bring along gazebos and chairs to the picnic.
Pupils should be in full school uniform. For guests, the dress code is smart dress.
Please check your emails for information on how to book Summer Ball tickets or contact Mrs Tina Page via email tpage@chigwell-school.org