The Shared Learning Trust: Pupils and staff at Luton and Leighton Buzzard academies mark the Coronation

From designing royal regalia to recreating iconic London landmarks, staff and students at a multi-academy trust entered into the spirit of national celebration to mark the Coronation of the new King and Queen.
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Published 17th May 2023, 07:40 BST
A day to remember for primary pupils at The Linden Academy.A day to remember for primary pupils at The Linden Academy.
A day to remember for primary pupils at The Linden Academy.

Primary school pupils at The Shared Learning Trust in Bedfordshire dressed to impress when they donned red, white and blue in honour of the historic occasion.

The creative skills of children at The Rushmere Park Academy in Leighton Buzzard were put to the test with a crown-designing contest. Headteacher Jonathan Callender and chief executive officer Cathy Barr had the difficult job of judging the impressive entries.

Creating memories

Crowning glory – students at Stockwood Park Academy topped off the day in style.Crowning glory – students at Stockwood Park Academy topped off the day in style.
Crowning glory – students at Stockwood Park Academy topped off the day in style.

Pupils also enjoyed an action-packed afternoon including a treasure hunt, bingo, musical games, a quiz and collage-making. They were later joined by parents for a special after-school party along with the chance to record memories of the event in a Coronation photo booth.

At The Linden Academy in Luton, budding artists wowed staff with their amazing designs and models representing some of the key places and objects at the centre of the ceremony. Their colourful creations included Westminster Abbey, royal thrones, carriages, crowns and sceptres.

Royal picnic

A feast fit for a king was the order of the day at The Vale Academy, Dunstable, where pupils adopted a distinctly regal air to enjoy a royal picnic dressed as kings and queens.

Flying the flag in red, white and blueFlying the flag in red, white and blue
Flying the flag in red, white and blue

Secondary school students at The Stockwood Park Academy meanwhile started the day by tucking into scones and cakes for breakfast with the national anthem providing a fitting musical backdrop to the festivities.

The themed menu continued at lunch-time both there and at The Chalk Hills Academy and students also held a sale of cakes, flags and crowns.

CEO Cathy Barr said: “It was delightful to see staff and pupils from across The Shared Learning Trust celebrate the King’s Coronation with a fantastic variety of activities.

“The enthusiasm and enjoyment was clearly shown which in turn reinforced the importance of camaraderie and celebrating together, bringing our school communities closer.”

Staff and pupils at The Chalk Hills Academy set up a Coronation stallStaff and pupils at The Chalk Hills Academy set up a Coronation stall
Staff and pupils at The Chalk Hills Academy set up a Coronation stall

Get in touch

The Shared Learning Trust offers quality education for pupils aged from two to 18. It comprises a lower school, two primary and two secondary schools with a sixth form and also offers nursery provision.

To find out more about the trust or any of the individual academies you can visit the website, email [email protected] or telephone 01582 211215.

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