St Lawrence College Junior School children have made waves at the 2025 Thanet Speech and Drama Festival, achieving remarkable success with 43 standout performances from 17 of their Pre-Prep and Prep pupils.
Competing across a diverse range of categories—Public Speaking, Verse Speaking, Prose Reading, Bible Reading, Acting, and Mime—the talented young performers claimed multiple trophies and honours at the four-day event.
Head Teacher Ellen Rowe said: “We are incredibly proud of every child who performed at the festival. It takes tremendous courage to stand up and perform, and their success is a testament to their hard work and the outstanding tutoring by our LAMDA teacher, Mrs Bourne.
“It really is unprecedented to have so much success at this prestigious event. We’re also grateful to the organisers who continue to make this festival a highlight of our school calendar.”
St Lawrence College Junior School pupils shone across the board, with notable results including:
- Year 2 and under First Time Entrants Verse Speaking
1st Place: Anna-Maria
- Year 4 and under Bible Reading
1st Place Jaathuraa
- Year 6 and under Public Speaking
1st Place: Cosmin
- Year 5-6 Verse Speaking
1st Place: Daniel
- Year 5-6 Prose Reading
1st Place: Daniel
- Year 6 and under Bible Reading
1st Place Cosmin
- Year 6 and under Reading Aloud at Sight
1st Place: Cosmin
- Year 5-6 Original Poem
1st Place: Prudence
- Year 6 and under Dualogue
1st Place: Jonty and Prudence
Special recognition was given to Daniel, recipient of the Year 6 and Under Cup for Speech, and Cosmin, winner of the coveted Franks Trophy for Bible Reading. Both, along with other trophy winners, will attend the Gala Night on Saturday, 22nd March, to receive their awards.
Kim Bourne, LAMDA teacher at St Lawrence College Junior School, said: “Their display of courage, confidence, and conviction set the bar in this highly competitive festival. To see the children’s communication and performance skills develop and grow each year is heartwarming.
“They were immaculately turned out, impeccably behaved, and so courteous and graceful in accepting the adjudicators’ decisions.”
