A STATE-of-the-art performing arts facility will be inspiring students at Tenbury High Ormiston Academy.

The Tenbury school, part of Ormiston Academies Trust, has invited students, staff, and the local community to celebrate the grand opening of the newly built building, providing a dedicated space for arts and music.

As part of the school’s commitment to providing opportunities for students to pursue their creative passions, the specially created facility will provide extra drama and music classrooms, alongside a practice room for the students to use, supporting the broad curriculum and extra-curricular activities made available to learners across the academy.

Inside the new performing arts suite.Inside the new, fully-equipped performing arts suite. (Image: Tenbury High Ormiston Academy)

To commemorate the launch, eight talented students put on an extraordinary show for family and friends with performances on the drums, piano, and a full choir. In an emotional homage, the building was also unveiled to be named after Robert Robinson, who served as a passionate and hard-working school governor for five years, alongside championing music and creative arts for young people.

The facility’s environmental credentials prove equally as impressive as the diverse facilities themselves. The centre is fully solar-powered, using advanced technologies to reduce the school’s reliance on fossil fuels and create a more sustainable building.

The building is fitted with solar panels and has a very modern, futuristic aesthetic.The building is fitted with solar panels and has a very minimalist, futuristic aesthetic. (Image: Tenbury High Ormiston Academy)

Vicki Dean, principal at Tenbury High Ormiston Academy said the new space is a "great investment for our academy and its future, both in creating additional classrooms for our students to learn in and develop their creative passions and talents, but also as a key step on our journey to reaching net zero.

“It was great to welcome friends from across our community to open the centre and speak about the importance of the arts as part of a balanced and varied curriculum.
One of the open-plan zones at the school's music facilities.An open-plan zone of the school's music facilities. (Image: Tenbury High Ormiston Academy)

“All of us at Tenbury hold a strong commitment to providing the best possible opportunities for all learners and this new building is a testament to that. We are so excited to see the positive impact it has for our students – we have no doubt there are some future stars in our midst and we look forward to seeing all they achieve."