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The show will go on! Birmingham Ormiston Academy gives the gift of theatre this Christmas
Birmingham Ormiston Academy (BOA) has announced that an exclusive recording of The Snow Queen, first performed at The Old Rep in December 2019, is now available for local school children to enjoy this Christmas. Based on Hans Christian Andersen’s classic fairy tale, the show was
produced, performed and filmed by talented young students at BOA alongside leading industry professionals. With the current Covid-19 pandemic causing many theatres to close their
doors this winter, an exclusive recording of the show has now been released for local primary and secondary schools to enjoy. The recording is available to watch online now, so pupils across the region
can be united in experiencing the fun and festivity of a Christmas theatre production. Gaynor Cheshire, CEO of the BOA Group, comments: “We’re delighted
that young people at schools across the region have the opportunity to enjoy this exclusive recording of The Snow Queen. We know that Christmas will feel a little different this year but we’re so excited to bring people together to watch a traditional Christmas production - it’s what makes this time of year so special! This film truly captures the magic of live theatre and we can’t wait to bring a little theatrical sparkle into the classroom.” BOA is part of the BOA Group and a sister school to BOA Stage & Screen,
a brand-new academy opening in September 2021. Located in Birmingham’s Jewellery Quarter, BOA Stage & Screen will be a state-funded academy for 16-19 year olds specialising in technical theatre, film and broadcast production. Gaynor Cheshire continues: “The Snow Queen production is a fantastic
insight into the unique experience that BOA students can enjoy and what future pupils at BOA Stage & Screen can look forward to. We pride ourselves on giving talented young people an exceptional education as well as exciting opportunities to gain real-life, on-the-ground industry experience. It’s never been more important to invest in the next generation of creative talent and The Snow Queen is a wonderful example of what our gifted students can
achieve.” Gary Stevens, General Manager and Operations Director at The Old Rep,
comments: “We were thrilled to work with students at BOA on this production of The Snow Queen. Our mission is to engage, educate and entertain the next generation of artists and theatre lovers and it’s so rewarding to work with up-and-coming talent - both on the stage and behind-the-scenes. Our doors may currently be closed, but it’s fantastic to see that the skill, passion and enthusiasm of young creative talent is still very much on show.” The recording is available for primary and secondary schools to watch free
of charge, and for families to view at home. Participating schools are being asked to share photos of their special ‘Snow Queen Screenings’ on social media using the hashtag #SnowQueenChristmas.
uTo enjoy the exclusive recording of The Snow Queen, visit
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BVvelxzNmNo&feature=
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Applications now open for life-changing scholarship The closing date for applications is January 31st 2021; five applicants will
be invited to a final assessment day in March 2021 before a winner is announced. The scholarship is the flagship initiative from the Millennium Point
Charitable Trust, and is fully funded by the charity, which in 2020 has invested more than £560,000 in STEM-related organisations, projects and initiatives, based in the West Midlands. Applications are only being accepted from students in the West Midlands
region, who cannot already have or be studying an undergraduate degree; submissions are particularly being encouraged from traditionally marginalised groups in the field of STEM, such as LGBTQ or BAME people, as well as those from disadvantaged backgrounds. Abbie Vlahakis, CEO at Millennium Point, said: “Birmingham and the West
Midlands is teeming with unfettered STEM talent. Now, more than ever, young people need our support and encouragement for them to unlock their potential. “The scholarship is one of several ways we, as a charitable trust, support
Students across the West Midlands once more have a life-changing opportunity to apply for a fully paid-for degree in STEM (science, technology, engineering and maths), with the launch of the Millennium Point Charitable Trust Scholarship 2021. The programme, now in its seventh year, offers one lucky undergraduate
complete funding for their degree, from a choice of over 20 courses at the faculty of Computing, Engineering and the Built Environment at Birmingham City University (BCU). The scholarship has already funded six young people from the region
through their degrees at Birmingham City University; the first scholarship winner, Malik Sheryar Karamt, graduated in July 2018 with a first-class honours in Mechanical Engineering.
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the growth of STEM industries in the region and do our bit to secure the future and economic growth of an area and a community that has been designated the largest hub for science and innovation outside of London.” Birmingham City University Pro Vice Chancellor and Executive Dean of the
Faculty of Computing, Engineering and the Built Environment, Professor Hanifa Shah, said: “We enjoy a close and productive relationship with Millennium Point, and look forward to working with the team there to identify and welcome bright new diverse STEM talent across a varied set of specialisms, which include Computing, Networking, Film and Visual FX, Automotive, Civil, Electronic and Mechanical Engineering, Sound & Music Technologies and Construction Design, Surveying and Management.” For more information, visit
uwww.millenniumpoint.org.uk/scholarship/ December 2020
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