
The hall radiated the glamour and charm of the Jazz Age, creating the perfect atmosphere for this vibrant celebration of vintage culture, and offering a fun and energetic way to connect with one another.
The event featured an engaging workshop, led by experienced instructors who introduced us to iconic swing dance moves such as the rock-step and Charleston. The dance floor buzzed with energy as pairs practiced their steps, laughing and learning together.
The event highlighted the joy and camaraderie of this vintage dance style and helped us explore new avenues for self-expression. Although awkward at first, as the music played, we began to enhance our understanding of each move, accentuating our level of enjoyment. It was a perfect blend of history and community, bringing us closer to our Girls’ school compatriots, leaving everyone eager for future fraternisation.
By Leonard B, Year 12
At St James, we feel it is important to introduce our pupils to stillness and allow them to discover how to be inwardly free and deeply at ease within themselves. A short period of 5-10 minutes at the beginning and middle of every day is allocated to quietude in which pupils may meditate, contemplate or simply be still – according to their own spiritual inclinations.