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This term has certainly been a busy one at The Holy Family High School in Carlton. From Family Masses in local parishes, to Justice and Mercy cross curricular days and Fundraise Fridays, there have been endless opportunities to reflect on the meaning of Lent whilst raising money and awareness for those in need of clean drinking water and sanitation.

The term culminated in a very moving and emotive drama, entitled ‘Lights Will Guide You Home,’ conveying in a dramatic, yet simple way the story of Christ’s passion on Good Friday and Resurrection on Easter Sunday. The production was co-written by the school’s music teacher, Mr Coombes and Head of RE, Mrs Evans and enabled students to really display their talents in acting, singing and even, ballet.

On Thursday 29 March, Year 6 students from St Joseph’s primary in Goole were invited to watch the dress rehearsal. Prior to this, the primary students also took part in a Cafod workshop, led by Year 10 members of the Genesis group at Holy Family.

Mrs Evans, Head of RE said, “The day has been an extremely positive one and although this term has been incredibly busy with lots of rehearsals, the effort has certainly paid off! It is truly fantastic to celebrate the talent of our students whilst also providing moving and thought-provoking worship experiences."

Parents were invited to watch the performance and the rest of the school’s students will be viewing ‘Fix You’ on the last day of term in what promises to be a very moving and spellbinding liturgy.