Red Arrows treat at Scissett school

Jul 3 2009 By Anne-Marie Senior

She said: “I thought it was really good. I have never seen it before and it was just so amazing.

“When they turned, it was really good. I’ll never forget it.”

Sam Addy, also 13, said: “I thought it was really fun and a change from normal lessons. It is a rare opportunity to see planes like that.

“I heard them in the distance. It was so exciting. It is a great experience for everyone.”

Music teacher Sarah Baker emailed the Arrows last November to see if they could visit the school as part of the colour festival.

She said: “Keeping it a secret has been the hardest thing. I got the paperwork through to say they would do it, but they can never guarantee it.

“I didn’t get the verbal confirmation until Tuesday. I was over the moon.

“The children are so excited about the whole thing. It will be hard to bring them down from it all.”

The flypast was the pinnacle of the festival so far, which has featured a week off timetable to allow pupils to explore the arts.

Dance, drama, writing, music and artwork are among the subjects focused on as part of the annual festival at the school.

Youngsters have learned samba, made carnival costumes, created a colourful garden and made edible characters as part of the event.