Year 3's Thrilling Trip to the Polka Theatre!

Our Year 3 students had an incredible adventure at the Polka Theatre in Wimbledon, where they watched the lively production of Sam Wu Is Not Afraid of Ghosts. This play, adapted from the beloved book by Katie and Kevin Tsang, brought to life a story that the children had enjoyed reading in class earlier this year.

Sam Wu Is Not Afraid of Ghosts follows the tale of Sam Wu, who insists he’s not a scaredy-cat (even though he kind of is). The story takes a twist when a trip to the Space Museum goes terribly wrong, and Sam embarks on a mission to prove he is a fearless space adventurer. With his pet snake sidekick by his side, Sam faces his fears and battles the Ghost King in a thrilling and humorous quest.

Miss Garcia, our Year 3 lead, was thrilled with how the visit went. "The production was absolutely fantastic! It was wonderful to see the children's faces light up as they recognised scenes from the book and saw their favourite characters come to life on stage. It truly enriched their understanding and enjoyment of the story."

Our Year 3 students were buzzing with excitement after the performance. Here’s what some of them had to say:

• "It was so cool to see Sam Wu on stage! I loved how they made the ghost scenes funny and not too scary," said Luca.
• "I think the part where Sam tried to be a space adventurer was the best! It made me laugh a lot," shared Oli.
• "Seeing the play made me want to read the book again. It was so much fun!" added Mya.

We are incredibly grateful to the Polka Theatre for this wonderful opportunity. The visit not only brought a much-loved book to life but also inspired a renewed love for reading and storytelling amongst our Year 3 students. A big thank you to everyone involved for making this an unforgettable experience! Well done, Year 3, for being such enthusiastic and attentive audience members!