Peas, Princesses and Performances

Truro School Pre-Prep was delighted to welcome Year 1 pupils from Penpol Primary, Truro Learning Academy and Tregony Primary to join our pupils for an interactive performance of the Princess and the Pea.

The event, which was put together by Ms Angela Renshaw on behalf of the ASONE Music hub, was designed as a vocal development opportunity for pupils from Reception to Year 2.

Prior to the performance, pupils have been learning the traditional tale and some songs from the performance, composed by Sue Nicolls with Jane Chidwick (having been originally commissioned by the North East Lincolnshire and Lincolnshire Music Services). Each song also has extension classroom activities as well as specific musical activities to ensure a legacy for the project.

The performance at Prep was one of four being held across Cornwall in November 2024 and it was delightful to see all of the children, many dressed as peas, princesses and princes, singing and dancing along to the story.

We would like to thank Ms Renshaw, Leanne-Austin-Smith and Chris Bennett and all of the staff and pupils involved in bringing this wonderful concept to life.