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To be annoyed child got no part in school play

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Honeybeebuzz · 15/11/2024 14:40

Child is in Year 1, they do their play with the reception class too. Last year he didn't get a part but we were told it's because most parts go to the Year 1s. Just found out he's not got a part again, just chorus. Its a small school so most do and im not sure why he didn't. He's generally well behaved, confident and doing well academically so not like he couldn't manage a line or two. Just feel a bit sad for him as he's chatting away about the parts his friends got. There's nothing I can do really and im obviously not showing him im annoyed

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MozartsMothballs · 15/11/2024 15:01

How does he feel about it? On one occasion my eldest DD got the part of Mary in the nativity. Her friend, who had a much smaller part, really wanted to be Mary and my DD wasn't really bothered so they swapped (with teacher's permission).

Frozensnow · 15/11/2024 14:45

Maybe you could ask but in a careful way.

hi miss jones, billy has been telling me all about the lines the year ones get to say in the class play and is hopeful he’ll get one too. I'm just wondering if this is a possibility with him being in the chorus again? Thanks

PrincessAnne4Eva · 15/11/2024 14:45

Oh how disappointing.
I'd emphasise to him that chorus isn't no part at all! It's a very important part and you usually get to do more singing than anyone else.

whatwindow · 15/11/2024 14:43

I would mention it to the teacher, no harm! How many got parts vs chorus?

Octavia64 · 15/11/2024 14:43

Check with your child first.

Mine was offered a large speaking part and asked to be the donkey which is non speaking,

Womblewife · 15/11/2024 14:42

I would ask the teacher and explain he didn’t get a part last year either. I’m pretty sure he could be given a small written in part with a line to say.
ask OP! You’ll never know if you don’t ask.

verycloakanddaggers · 15/11/2024 14:42

Try not to worry about it. He's fine, he's in the chorus.
Maybe they were asked to volunteer in class and he didn't. Occasionally some schools have favouritism problems.
But ultimately it won't make any difference to his life.