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Etonbury Academy Start of a New Era... We have planted our Year 5 tree! We really look forward to it growing and flourishing as the year group flourish over the next seven years they are at Etonbury. The tree was kindly donated by our neighbours, Arcade Flowers Nursery, and the plaque was produced on our brand new laser cutter in Design Tech.” Samaritan’s Purse Operation Christmas Child This half term we are focusing on Operation Christmas Child. This is a shoebox appeal that helps the youth in areas where there is a bad quality of life. The shoebox is designed to put a smile on a child’s face, because the power of a simple gift, could mean everything to a child in many areas of Africa, India, China etc. This year it is going to go to Eastern Europe, to help lift a child’s smile in war affected countries like Ukraine and Russia. More information is on the leaflets issued and a assembly hosted by Rikki Sarohi for KS2 and KS3. ‘Act On It‘ P.Arts Club Latest production – Cinderella I think that the Cinderella production is a great opportunity for students at Etonbury. Mrs Limb has set up ETC – Etonbury Theatre Company where we are treated as true professionals in our own theatre company and learn how to produce a play from page to stage. The auditions so far have been quite challenging and Mrs Limb has really put us through our paces. Over 60 people auditioned for this production, with only 35 places available, I am one of the lucky ones! I’ve loved it all the way and it has been worth it as I am now playing the role of Cinderella. I cannot wait to start working with the cast and technical crew and watch as the production grows and becomes one of the best Etonbury has done. I can’t wait to see what future productions Mrs Limb has in store for us! By Abbie Davoile 7BMO (Cinderella) Harvest Festival On Wednesday 22nd October, we held our traditional Harvest Festival. At school, Etonbury Academy is promoting Values as you may have read in the Echo. As a ͍