The Hammond

12/06/2026

Our 2026 College Graduate Prom

08/06/2026

Our Outreach team had an incredible day visiting Burnley College!🎓💫⁠
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We loved sharing what The Hammond means to our students, staff, and community — and hearing about all the amazing work happening at the College! 💬🌟⁠
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A huge thank you for your warm hospitality 🙌⁠
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08/06/2026

The end of one act, the beginning of another. 🎓✨

Some of the wonderful pictures of our celebration day with the graduating Degree students. Reflecting on three years of growth, friendship, resilience and outstanding performances. Thank you for sharing your talent, passion and dedication with us.

Huge thank you to our guest speaker Joanna Riding, an acclaimed West End actress and a proud Patron of The Hammond 👏🏻 Joanna kindly shared words of wisdom, advice and encouragement to the next generation of Hammond Alumni’s as they head out into the industry!

Break a leg out there—we can’t wait to see what comes next. ❤️🎭

08/06/2026

Congratulations to BA2 on their in house performance of an abridged musical, Godspell, last month! 👏✨

A huge well done to BA2 for their hard work and incredible performances!

Director - Jessica Joslin
Musical Director - Oli Ashley
Choreographer - Bethany-Jayne Dalton

05/06/2026

A truly special week of recognition for The Hammond community.

We are delighted to congratulate Principal Jennifer Roscoe, who was invited to Buckingham Palace to attend a Royal Garden Party and meet Their Majesties King Charles III and Queen Camilla in recognition of her services to education, the performing arts and charitable work.

This remarkable honour reflects Jennifer's long-standing commitment to widening access to arts education, supporting young people from all backgrounds, and championing the life-changing impact of the creative industries.

We are equally proud to celebrate Assistant Principal Matthew Bodels, who attended the Duke of Edinburgh's Gold Award Celebration Event at Buckingham Palace as part of the 70th anniversary year of the Award. Matthew was recognised for his outstanding work supporting young people through the Duke of Edinburgh's Award Scheme and helping students develop confidence, resilience and leadership skills.

To have two senior leaders from The Hammond recognised at royal events in the same week is a wonderful reflection of the dedication, service and values that underpin our school community.

Congratulations to both Jennifer and Matthew on these incredible achievements. We are enormously proud of everything they do in support of young people and the wider community.

04/06/2026

Don't forget, we have our Year 5 Taster Day at The Hammond soon! 🎭🩰

We’re inviting students currently in Year 5, who are interested in joining The Hammond, to take part in our Taster Day on Tuesday 30th June.

A day of exciting workshops in acting, dancing and singing, with a chance to watch current students perform and ask them questions about Hammond life, this is a chance for you to find out what it's like to attend The Hammond and discover a high-performing school with exceptional performing arts at its core.

📍Location: The Hammond, Chester
🗓️Date: Tuesday 30th June 2026
🎟️ Who’s it for: Students currently in Year 5, moving into Year 6 in September 2026.

If your child is currently in Year 6, and you are interested in them joining us this September - please get in touch to discuss your options.

Sign-up now:
https://www.thehammond.co.uk/whats-on-chester

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04/06/2026

Step into the world of Matilda the Musical!

Join Alex Hammond (Doctor and Escapologist in the West End production of Matilda the Musical, 2018–19) for an exciting Acting & Performance workshop exploring what it is really like to be part of the cast of this award-winning show.

Throughout the morning, you’ll step into the shoes of some of the musical’s most memorable characters, take part in acting activities inspired by the production, and learn original choreography from the show.

The workshop will culminate in an informal performance, giving you the chance to showcase everything you’ve learned, followed by a Q&A session where Alex will share insights into life as a professional musical theatre performer and answer your questions about working in the industry.

This is a fantastic opportunity for Year 11 students interested in performing arts and considering progression onto The Hammond’s Acting & Performance course.

Sign-up now:
https://www.thehammond.co.uk/whats-on-chester

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04/06/2026

Degree Experience Day – BA (Hons) Musical Theatre Performance

📅 Wednesday 1st July 2026

📍 The Hammond, Chester

*Please note that the times on this event are subject to change and final details will be sent out in good time of the event.

Join us for our Degree Experience Day on Wednesday 1st July — a full day of practical, vocational training designed to give you a real insight into the course and the expectations of professional training.

🎭 The day will include:

A series of practical workshops across multiple disciplines (singing, acting, and dance)

The chance to work with our degree teaching staff

An opportunity to experience the training style and environment at The Hammond

Time to ask questions and speak with staff and current students about the course and application process

🎟️ Who it’s for: This day is ideal for students considering applying for 2027 or 2028 entry.

Spaces are limited and booking is essential.

🔗 www.thehammond.co.uk/whats-on-chester