A first ‘Times Table Rockstars Festival’ was held at a West Norfolk school combining music and mathematics in a unique celebration of learning.
The event at North Wootton Academy was the school’s way of recognising a highly successful year using TT Rockstars, a fun and engaging online platform that helps children master their multiplication tables.
The programme has had a real impact at the school, with Year 4 pupils achieving an impressive average score of 23 out of 25 in their recent statutory multiplication check.
Throughout the year, pupils have taken part in exciting teacher-versus-pupil battles using the website, helping to build confidence and motivation.
To mark the end of a great year, the school went all out with a rock-themed festival. Pupils and staff dressed up in their best rock star outfits, and the excitement peaked with a live performance from The Gliders – a talented Year 9 rock band from Lynn’s Springwood High School. The band played in front of an audience of more than 300 enthusiastic pupils.
James Grimsby, North Wootton Academy principal, said: “TT Rockstars is a great way of getting children motivated to learn this essential part of their mathematics.
“If we can inspire them even more through holding a proper rock concert at school, it’s only going to improve this area of home learning. We are so grateful to The Gliders for agreeing to perform and hope to make this an annual tradition.”
