Pupils celebrate the start of the summer holidays with ‘X-Factory’ production

Karen Bethell

Published: 3:35 PM July 24, 2019 Updated: 9:27 AM October 11, 2020

Year 6 Cromer Junior School pupils Archie and Teagan in their end of term production, the X-Factory.Photo: CROMER JUNIOR SCHOOL - Credit: Archant

Year 6 pupils at Cromer Junior School topped off their last year in primary education in style, by staging an all-singing, all-dancing production based on the TV talent show The X-Factor.

Year 6 Cromer Junior School pupils (from left): Gracjan, Grace, Rupert, Kai, Olivia an Finn in their end of term production, the X-Factory.Photo: CROMER JUNIOR SCHOOL - Credit: Archant

Following the fortunes of failing St Dithers School, which is under threat of closure after being labelled 'average' by Ofsted inspectors, the X-Factory tells the tale of new head teacher Simon Trowel, who brings in 'super-teachers' Will.I.Was, Cherri Cola, Bruno Macaroni, Bant and Beck and Dusty Barrel to turn the school into a breeding ground for reality TV stars.

But, when staff and pupils decide to fight back, fun and frolicks ensue.

Year 6 Cromer Junior School pupil Lucas in the end of term production, the X-Factory. Photo: CROMER JUNIOR SCHOOL - Credit: Archant

Cromer Juniors deputy head teacher Suzanne Ashpole thanked staff for their hard work in staging the production and praised the two cast teams for their dedication.

"The performance was outstanding," she said. "It was a fitting showcase for our Year 6 children's talents and marked the end of four years of hard work at primary school."