In July 2022 pupils got their head in the game and performed two knockout performances of High School Musical JNR.

In this adaption from the 2006 Disney Channel Original Movie High School Musical our very own North Manchester Wildcats performed songs including ‘Get’Cha Head in the Game’ ‘Stick to the Status Quo’ and ‘We’re All in This Together’.

The performance included a large cast of pupils from all year groups, as well as behind the scenes supporters made up of staff and pupils who contributed to the set & costume designs.

Academy Principal, Ms Hands was proud to support the show, saying that “At Co-op Academy North Manchester we have the highest aspirations and expectations so that everyone achieves excellence in all that they do. The performing arts have an important role in our broad and balanced curriculum and these kinds of experiences will stay with our pupils for a lifetime. It was a pleasure to watch the performances and welcome the whole community to our academy to enjoy this show.”

Miss Siddiqui, Teacher of Performing Arts said: “Teaching the value of the theatre was paramount throughout the crafting of the show. Challenging pupils in this artistic venture rewarded their courage and enabled the participants to decompress and be free to be themselves. As the show gained momentum, everyone put in hard work and dedicated themselves to this opportunity. I am awestruck by their accomplishments and was proud to share this with the community.”