Olivia F and Sophie S in Year 10 write:

This year, many acts have volunteered their time to be involved and take part in the Deer Park Talent Show. As the heats approach, there is a build-up of excitement from the pupils, hoping that they will get the chance to proceed to the final.

The talented Year 7 act TNT (Tim C, Nigel B and Tom W who are a drummer, a pianist, and a guitarist/vocalist) have said that they are "little nervous" but "very excited". The Ashers stated “as soon as we heard about it in assembly, we wanted to join”. These groups, along with many others, are working hard to practice and perfect their routines in anticipation for the event. Contortionist, Poppy S in Year 8, has only been learning her skill for 6 months, although she has been doing gymnastics for 3 years. Year 10 pupil Anna M said “I am looking forward to performing my song to everybody because it will build up my confidence.” She has been planning for the show since the start of the school term, as she "thought that it would be a good experience and that it would be very fun."

To help them prepare, school has organised an additional opportunity on Sunday 11 November for a Technical Rehearsal where they can run through their acts with all of the lights and costumes that have been planned for the night of the heats.

On the nights of the heats, the winner of Talent Show 2016, Emilie T, former Deer Park teacher Miss Dovey, and Jo Chisholm will be judging the performances with a guest on each night: Mr Anzalone, Miss Rubringer and Graham Russell.

Tickets need to be purchased in advance and are on sale now at £5.00 for adults, and £4.50 for under 16s.