Pupils at West Cumbrian school celebrate 'Express Yourself Day'
A WEST Cumbrian school has been hosting an 'Express Yourself Day.'
Kirkland Academy, near Frizington, held the day to encourage pupils to embrace their own 'unique personalities.'
The event is held annually at the school and involves both children and teachers participating.
Pupils enjoy 'Express Yourself Day' (Image: Kirkland Academy)
Express Yourself Day was held on Thursday, May 22.
Helen Shore, HLTA at the school, said: "We hold an Express Yourself Day each year, which is the perfect way to embrace our own unique personalities.
"Children and staff are encouraged to explore creative ways to express their feelings, thoughts, hobbies, and interests, and be themselves.
Pupils enjoy Kirkland's Got Talent (Image: Kirkland Academy)
"It's always a really special day, creating lovely memories for us all."
The school also hosted Kirkland's Got Talent 2025 as part of the event.
Helen added: "Children who chose to take part selected their acts; some went solo and some teamed up with their friends for a group performance.
"We had a great variety of acts, including singing, comedy, gymnastics, football, and ventriloquism.
Pupils enjoy Kirkland's Got Talent (Image: Kirkland Academy)
"Children from nursery up to year 6 performed on the stage.
"One of our Year 6 pupils hosted the show, doing an amazing job, and another pupil helped out with music.
"Families came along to watch, and it was a wonderful afternoon. We were very proud of all the children who worked hard on their acts."
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Pupils at West Cumbrian school celebrate 'Express Yourself Day'
A WEST Cumbrian school has been hosting an 'Express Yourself Day.' Kirkland Academy, near Frizington, held the day to encourage pupils to embrace their own 'unique personalities.' The event is held annually at the school and involves both children and teachers participating. Pupils enjoy 'Express Yourself Day' (Image: Kirkland Academy) Express Yourself Day was held on Thursday, May 22. Helen Shore, HLTA at the school, said: "We hold an Express Yourself Day each year, which is the perfect way to embrace our own unique personalities. "Children and staff are encouraged to explore creative ways to express their feelings, thoughts, hobbies, and interests, and be themselves. Pupils enjoy Kirkland's Got Talent (Image: Kirkland Academy) "It's always a really special day, creating lovely memories for us all." The school also hosted Kirkland's Got Talent 2025 as part of the event. Helen added: "Children who chose to take part selected their acts; some went solo and some teamed up with their friends for a group performance. "We had a great variety of acts, including singing, comedy, gymnastics, football, and ventriloquism. Pupils enjoy Kirkland's Got Talent (Image: Kirkland Academy) "Children from nursery up to year 6 performed on the stage. "One of our Year 6 pupils hosted the show, doing an amazing job, and another pupil helped out with music. "Families came along to watch, and it was a wonderful afternoon. We were very proud of all the children who worked hard on their acts."
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