0:00:02 > 0:00:05Millions dream of fame, success and a life in the spotlight.
0:00:09 > 0:00:12But few realise what it takes to make it to the top.
0:00:12 > 0:00:14Oh, you've all gone mad!
0:00:14 > 0:00:18We're back, inside one of the most famous stage schools in Britain.
0:00:18 > 0:00:20# You can be cool
0:00:20 > 0:00:22# Cool like me
0:00:22 > 0:00:24# You can be cool
0:00:24 > 0:00:26# Cool like me... #
0:00:26 > 0:00:29London's Italia Conti Academy of Theatre Arts.
0:00:29 > 0:00:31Where, for some pupils,
0:00:31 > 0:00:35dreams of a career on screen and stage really can come true.
0:00:38 > 0:00:41This is what life is like for those seeking the big time.
0:00:41 > 0:00:43# You can be cool
0:00:43 > 0:00:45# Cool like me
0:00:45 > 0:00:47# You can be cool... #
0:00:47 > 0:00:50This is the School For Stars.
0:00:50 > 0:00:53Previously on School For Stars...
0:00:53 > 0:00:56While filming TV series Wolfblood, Kedar became unfit
0:00:56 > 0:01:00and didn't make it into the end of year dance number.
0:01:00 > 0:01:02The boys who've been here for three months
0:01:02 > 0:01:04will have a better chance than me.
0:01:04 > 0:01:07Now he has the opportunity to open the show.
0:01:07 > 0:01:11Can he pull it out of the bag with a gruelling stunt routine?
0:01:11 > 0:01:15It all just was one big unbelievable mess.
0:01:16 > 0:01:19Niki landed a solo singing part.
0:01:19 > 0:01:20Well done, Niki.
0:01:20 > 0:01:24There will be a section of that, and you will be singing.
0:01:24 > 0:01:26But is she about to blow her moment to shine?
0:01:26 > 0:01:31I'm running a two strikes and out. You've missed three rehearsals now.
0:01:31 > 0:01:34Tell me why I shouldn't use Chelsea over you.
0:01:34 > 0:01:37And when talented dancer Luca fractured his foot,
0:01:37 > 0:01:40his bond with dancing partner Ella seemed doomed.
0:01:40 > 0:01:45It's a bit disappointing that I can't do it, but that's the way it is.
0:01:45 > 0:01:47Could all that be about to change?
0:01:48 > 0:01:51It's the final week before the end of year show,
0:01:51 > 0:01:54and everyone is being pushed to their limit
0:01:54 > 0:01:57as show director Karen has nearly 30 numbers to stage.
0:01:57 > 0:02:01The pressure is on like never before.
0:02:01 > 0:02:03What are you doing to me?
0:02:03 > 0:02:07It's good news for Ella as her original dance partner Luca
0:02:07 > 0:02:10has made a speedy recovery from his injury, and it looks like
0:02:10 > 0:02:14he may be able to perform in the show with her after all.
0:02:14 > 0:02:15Look at her.
0:02:19 > 0:02:20That's better.
0:02:20 > 0:02:22That's it, better.
0:02:25 > 0:02:29And dance teacher Miss Dale is on hand to help them rehearse.
0:02:29 > 0:02:30That's it.
0:02:30 > 0:02:34My cast's been taken off, and Karen's going to make me learn
0:02:34 > 0:02:36all the dances I was meant to be doing.
0:02:36 > 0:02:40If I can learn them all safely, and I feel fine doing them,
0:02:40 > 0:02:42she's going to put me back in the show.
0:02:42 > 0:02:44Which is great.
0:02:44 > 0:02:46With his dancing shoes firmly back on,
0:02:46 > 0:02:50Karen pops in to see if Luca's up to standard for the show.
0:02:50 > 0:02:51How does it feel?
0:02:51 > 0:02:53- It's good.- Honestly?- Yeah.
0:02:53 > 0:02:55- No fibbing?- No, it's fine.
0:02:55 > 0:02:59- I can't risk it. Does it feel good to be dancing again?- Yes.
0:02:59 > 0:03:02- It feels beautiful. - So, can I see it?- Yeah.
0:03:02 > 0:03:04OK, let's have a look, then.
0:03:07 > 0:03:09Aah!
0:03:09 > 0:03:10You went straight past him!
0:03:10 > 0:03:12Catch her, catch her.
0:03:21 > 0:03:23Luca's so out of practice from his foot injury,
0:03:23 > 0:03:26he's feeling the exhaustion more than usual.
0:03:26 > 0:03:28Can you feel the difference?
0:03:29 > 0:03:31I saw the difference.
0:03:31 > 0:03:34I know you keep tripping up, but I can let that go for now.
0:03:34 > 0:03:38But the difference, it was fluid, you looked at each other.
0:03:38 > 0:03:41Yeah, there were little moments of blush...
0:03:41 > 0:03:43OK, but for me, that's good.
0:03:43 > 0:03:46Amazing, I'm so pleased.
0:03:46 > 0:03:49- I'm all sweaty.- I don't care.
0:03:49 > 0:03:50You too, well done.
0:03:50 > 0:03:52It's going to be gorgeous, well done.
0:03:52 > 0:03:56Thank you so much, excellent work. It's in.
0:03:56 > 0:03:59# Grab me by the neck and don't you ever let go
0:03:59 > 0:04:02# Mess me up so good until I'm begging for more
0:04:02 > 0:04:04# Animal. #
0:04:04 > 0:04:08It's the last assembly of term. The whole junior school is excited
0:04:08 > 0:04:12to find out which pupils will be awarded special honours next year.
0:04:12 > 0:04:15- Good morning, everybody. - ALL: Good morning, sir.
0:04:16 > 0:04:20Right, our head boy next year will be Ryan.
0:04:20 > 0:04:24CHEERING
0:04:36 > 0:04:39Clearly an unpopular choice.
0:04:39 > 0:04:40LAUGHTER
0:04:40 > 0:04:42Our head girl will be Ella.
0:04:45 > 0:04:49Ella's enthusiasm, dedication and hard work has paid off,
0:04:49 > 0:04:51and she's been heavily rewarded.
0:04:51 > 0:04:54It's a great confidence boost, especially here.
0:04:54 > 0:04:56You get in your own bubble sometimes,
0:04:56 > 0:04:59you're afraid you're not doing all you can,
0:04:59 > 0:05:02so when you get a reward like this it makes you so happy.
0:05:02 > 0:05:04I'm so excited! I'm ecstatic,
0:05:04 > 0:05:07and my best friend, Ryan, got head boy as well.
0:05:07 > 0:05:11I'm super happy. We're going to be an awesome team.
0:05:13 > 0:05:17OK, my darlings, very sorry to have to announce this,
0:05:17 > 0:05:19but we have a hygiene problem in the room.
0:05:19 > 0:05:22There's one or two people that smell,
0:05:22 > 0:05:24and I don't work with smelly people.
0:05:24 > 0:05:28Please go and wash, get changed and get sorted, please.
0:05:28 > 0:05:31# I've been infected. #
0:05:31 > 0:05:33OK, guys, stop.
0:05:33 > 0:05:37Can you just... You don't seem to be going into your correct positions.
0:05:37 > 0:05:41I placed you and now I've got people just walking in.
0:05:41 > 0:05:45So can you walk in for me in your correct positions, where you go?
0:05:45 > 0:05:47Show director Karen has the job of managing
0:05:47 > 0:05:50the quality of each pupil in the end of year show.
0:05:50 > 0:05:53Four, five, six, seven, eight.
0:05:53 > 0:05:56On the wave. That's where you should be.
0:05:56 > 0:06:01Coming round in a circle, your arms should be tight and rotating.
0:06:01 > 0:06:05Yours was round here somewhere, going in slow motion. OK?
0:06:05 > 0:06:07- SCATTERED LAUGHTER - No, it's not funny, guys.
0:06:07 > 0:06:10Not at this stage, it's not funny.
0:06:10 > 0:06:11Go, go, go!
0:06:13 > 0:06:16With song lyrics, choreography and positioning
0:06:16 > 0:06:19all- important aspects of performing,
0:06:19 > 0:06:22it isn't always easy to remember everything.
0:06:22 > 0:06:29# So, Do, La, Ti, Do, Re, Do. #
0:06:29 > 0:06:33And every now and then Karen is forced to remind them
0:06:33 > 0:06:35of the standard she expects.
0:06:35 > 0:06:39OK, I'm going to have to be really, really blunt now.
0:06:39 > 0:06:45OK? Because I have in this room what I term to be passengers.
0:06:46 > 0:06:50A passenger is somebody in my opinion who doesn't retain
0:06:50 > 0:06:54choreography for themselves or vocals for themselves.
0:06:54 > 0:06:57Doesn't put 100% into what they should be doing,
0:06:57 > 0:07:01but rely on the person next to them to get it right,
0:07:01 > 0:07:04so they're constantly looking like this, constantly...
0:07:04 > 0:07:08"Oh, yeah, we turn there. Oh, yeah, we're back there now."
0:07:08 > 0:07:12I will not have passengers.
0:07:12 > 0:07:14Because that's just lazy.
0:07:14 > 0:07:18And what's sad is, it's usually those passengers that
0:07:18 > 0:07:20moan and groan, "I never get anything.
0:07:20 > 0:07:22"It's so not fair, she always gets it."
0:07:22 > 0:07:27Well, wake up and look why he or she always gets it.
0:07:27 > 0:07:30That is the worst I am ever going to see that.
0:07:30 > 0:07:31- Is that clear?- ALL: Yes.
0:07:31 > 0:07:34If I see it again, I'm going to start cutting people.
0:07:34 > 0:07:36Opening positions, go.
0:07:36 > 0:07:38After a tough talking to,
0:07:38 > 0:07:40the pressure is mounting for the juniors.
0:07:40 > 0:07:44Only time will tell if they can turn things round for the big day.
0:07:44 > 0:07:46# This house party is crazy
0:07:46 > 0:07:47# My crew is hella wavy
0:07:47 > 0:07:50- # Yo flip the cut - Put your hands up
0:07:50 > 0:07:51# Put your put your hands up
0:07:51 > 0:07:53# Put your hands up
0:07:53 > 0:07:54# Put your hands up. #
0:07:54 > 0:07:57The junior boys are rehearsing for their roles
0:07:57 > 0:07:58in the end of year show.
0:07:58 > 0:08:02They'll be singing Pharaoh's song from the musical Joseph.
0:08:02 > 0:08:04Pharaoh is based on Elvis Presley,
0:08:04 > 0:08:08so today's challenge is to become kings of the hip swing,
0:08:08 > 0:08:11and bring those famous moves to the performance.
0:08:11 > 0:08:12So, when we're doing,
0:08:12 > 0:08:15"I was wandering along..." I want you to come in...
0:08:15 > 0:08:19A-one and two and three and four and five and six and seven and eight.
0:08:19 > 0:08:22Another name that Elvis used to be called
0:08:22 > 0:08:25- was Elvis...- Elvis Pelvis! - ..the Pelvis.
0:08:25 > 0:08:28OK, and he was called Elvis the Pelvis for a reason,
0:08:28 > 0:08:31because he used to move his hips all the time.
0:08:31 > 0:08:32OK?
0:08:32 > 0:08:35So when we hear one and two and three and four and five
0:08:35 > 0:08:37and six and seven and eight,
0:08:37 > 0:08:41I want you to start to think about using that pelvis, OK?
0:08:41 > 0:08:43Ready? A-five, six, seven, seven...
0:08:43 > 0:08:45# I was wandering... #
0:08:45 > 0:08:47- Stop. Which way does it go first? - Right.
0:08:47 > 0:08:50You've got to make sure it comes across that way.
0:08:50 > 0:08:54Think about doing an impression. Don't think about you doing this.
0:08:54 > 0:08:57I want an impression of Elvis Presley.
0:08:57 > 0:09:01# I was wandering along by the banks of the river... #
0:09:01 > 0:09:03As one of the lead Pharaoh roles,
0:09:03 > 0:09:08year seven's Joel is keen to show he's king of this rehearsal.
0:09:08 > 0:09:10OK, boys, shh, shh.
0:09:10 > 0:09:13In all seriousness, shush.
0:09:13 > 0:09:16You need to realise that you are Pharaoh.
0:09:16 > 0:09:18- Yeah.- So you own the joint.
0:09:18 > 0:09:20This is your place, OK?
0:09:20 > 0:09:25So everyone around you are your servants and work for you.
0:09:25 > 0:09:27Yeah. I'm the king.
0:09:27 > 0:09:32And now the boys show Karen if Elvis is in the building.
0:09:32 > 0:09:35# Seven fat cows came up out of the Nile
0:09:35 > 0:09:37# Uh-huh-huh Bap she-waddy-waddy
0:09:37 > 0:09:39# Bap-bap she-waddy-waddy
0:09:39 > 0:09:41# And right behind these fine healthy animals
0:09:41 > 0:09:45# Came seven other cows that were skinny and vile
0:09:45 > 0:09:47# Uh-huh-huh This dream has got me baffled
0:09:47 > 0:09:52# Hey, Joseph, what does it mean? #
0:09:52 > 0:09:53That's so cool!
0:09:53 > 0:09:55- Well done. Lovely work.- Thank you.
0:09:55 > 0:09:59We've just done rehearsals and learnt the Pharaoh bit.
0:09:59 > 0:10:03There's twists and turns, Elvis the Pelvis, you know?
0:10:03 > 0:10:05- Kind of moving stuff. - Embarrassing.- Yeah.
0:10:16 > 0:10:21The end of year shows aren't just about rehearsing routines and songs.
0:10:21 > 0:10:25It's important to look the part too. Today is costume fitting.
0:10:25 > 0:10:29Everyone's excited to see what they'll be wearing, especially Joel.
0:10:29 > 0:10:33I am very excited about my costume, cos it's going to be like Elvis.
0:10:33 > 0:10:37The costume he normally wears are gold, like, massive collars...
0:10:37 > 0:10:40And hopefully that's what it's going to be like.
0:10:40 > 0:10:43Tommy, have you seen the costumes?
0:10:43 > 0:10:45What?!
0:10:45 > 0:10:49Those and those...
0:10:49 > 0:10:51What about...? OK.
0:10:51 > 0:10:55OK, so I've got that...
0:10:55 > 0:11:00which I'm guessing goes over your head, and then I've got...
0:11:00 > 0:11:02these.
0:11:04 > 0:11:05These.
0:11:07 > 0:11:11These. But, seriously... It's got a heart on it.
0:11:11 > 0:11:14You think Elvis would seriously wear one of these?
0:11:14 > 0:11:16A heart... One missing.
0:11:16 > 0:11:21What...? I'm slightly disappointed with what I'm going to wear.
0:11:21 > 0:11:24I just wish I could just rip these things off.
0:11:24 > 0:11:27All right, I'm going to go and try it on now.
0:11:27 > 0:11:29# Oh, baby, let me be
0:11:29 > 0:11:32# Your lovin' teddy bear
0:11:32 > 0:11:33# Oh, let me be
0:11:33 > 0:11:34# Oh, let him be
0:11:34 > 0:11:37# Your teddy bear. # MUSIC SLOWS DOWN
0:11:37 > 0:11:38Seriously?
0:11:38 > 0:11:40What do I think?
0:11:40 > 0:11:41What do I think?!
0:11:41 > 0:11:44- Stop laughing.- God, you look so hot.
0:11:46 > 0:11:48Bit embarrassed.
0:11:48 > 0:11:49# I don't wanna be your tiger
0:11:49 > 0:11:52# Cos tigers play too rough... #
0:11:52 > 0:11:55Although it isn't quite the look Joel was hoping for,
0:11:55 > 0:11:57he puts on a brave face about the bling
0:11:57 > 0:12:00as he's forced to embrace some female attention.
0:12:00 > 0:12:04- It's just not real. - Little love heart!
0:12:04 > 0:12:07Actually, it kind of matches, cos it's gold.
0:12:07 > 0:12:09Are you wearing this?
0:12:09 > 0:12:10THEY LAUGH
0:12:10 > 0:12:14I think Joel's outfit looks a bit like he's an alien from space.
0:12:14 > 0:12:18He's got that material that makes him look like an astronaut.
0:12:20 > 0:12:23Looks like I'm wearing a skirt.
0:12:23 > 0:12:27I thought this would be a really cool costume, like feathers and...
0:12:27 > 0:12:29He seemed very disappointed.
0:12:29 > 0:12:31He thought it would be a full-on Elvis costume,
0:12:31 > 0:12:33And he got a space outfit.
0:12:33 > 0:12:36# I just wanna be your teddy bear. #
0:12:55 > 0:12:57Having got over the disappointment
0:12:57 > 0:13:01of not making it into Mark Webb's dance routine,
0:13:01 > 0:13:04Kedar has been given a part in a physically demanding
0:13:04 > 0:13:08choreographed fight scene with elements of dance
0:13:08 > 0:13:09for the show's opener.
0:13:09 > 0:13:12Five, six, seven and go.
0:13:12 > 0:13:13Through.
0:13:13 > 0:13:15Can we take it from before that?
0:13:15 > 0:13:19For fight scenes like this to look as real as possible on stage,
0:13:19 > 0:13:22they are always extremely well-rehearsed,
0:13:22 > 0:13:25and are only performed by the senior pupils.
0:13:25 > 0:13:29For safety, each technique is overseen be a trained professional.
0:13:29 > 0:13:32Once again, please, thank you. Whoa, whoa.
0:13:32 > 0:13:36What we're trying to do is we're trying to build the fight scene
0:13:36 > 0:13:39so it actually is looking convincing,
0:13:39 > 0:13:42but because it's within a dance sequence,
0:13:42 > 0:13:45that there is some sort of artistry to it as well.
0:13:45 > 0:13:48That's will be the most challenging thing.
0:13:48 > 0:13:50This routine is quite physical,
0:13:50 > 0:13:53mainly because there's a fight thing before the dance.
0:13:53 > 0:13:57But it's fun, I'm enjoying it. It's hard work, but it's good.
0:13:57 > 0:13:59While Mr A choreographs,
0:13:59 > 0:14:03show director Karen is brave enough to get in amongst the action.
0:14:03 > 0:14:05You said you'd protect me!
0:14:05 > 0:14:10- Boys, go.- Please stay calm, everything will be sorted out.
0:14:10 > 0:14:13You said I'd be safe, you said he wouldn't get me!
0:14:15 > 0:14:18- Karen's down!- Karen's down.
0:14:18 > 0:14:21That's cos you wasn't there to grab me!
0:14:21 > 0:14:22That's true.
0:14:22 > 0:14:23Go again.
0:14:23 > 0:14:26- Are you all right?- Yeah!
0:14:26 > 0:14:30Ever the professional, Karen doesn't let a knock keep her down for long.
0:14:30 > 0:14:31Let's go again.
0:14:31 > 0:14:33# True love
0:14:33 > 0:14:34# True love
0:14:34 > 0:14:38# It must be true love
0:14:38 > 0:14:42# Nothing else can break my heart like true... #
0:14:42 > 0:14:45Year 11 pupil Reece has been at the school of five years,
0:14:45 > 0:14:47but his time here is nearly over,
0:14:47 > 0:14:52as he's leaving to study performing arts at another school.
0:14:52 > 0:14:56Today is his last ever GCSE exam, and it's maths.
0:14:56 > 0:14:59It's sad that it's coming up to the end of the year,
0:14:59 > 0:15:04cos it's our last exam and then we've got the show, and then that's it.
0:15:04 > 0:15:08And this has gone so quickly, I remember the first one we had,
0:15:08 > 0:15:11so it's definitely quite a sad time.
0:15:11 > 0:15:12Guys, good luck.
0:15:19 > 0:15:21For Kedar and the senior boys,
0:15:21 > 0:15:23it's all gone very rough and tumble
0:15:23 > 0:15:26as they use their stage fighting techniques
0:15:26 > 0:15:28to rehearse the show's opener.
0:15:28 > 0:15:32RHYTHMIC DRUMMING
0:15:53 > 0:15:56ALL PANT
0:15:56 > 0:16:01Again, all of a sudden, it went a little bit frantic.
0:16:01 > 0:16:04Everybody was trying to keep up with everybody else,
0:16:04 > 0:16:08and it just got quicker and messier, and quicker,
0:16:08 > 0:16:14and it all just was one big unbelievable mess.
0:16:14 > 0:16:17So can we sort of take a break, compose ourselves?
0:16:17 > 0:16:20The dance was a mess.
0:16:20 > 0:16:22Again with the music, please.
0:16:30 > 0:16:32- Yes.- Yeah!
0:16:32 > 0:16:33School's out!
0:16:33 > 0:16:35With their last exam over,
0:16:35 > 0:16:40there's a lot for the year 11s to be excited about.
0:16:43 > 0:16:48And Reece is especially thoughtful about things coming to an end.
0:16:48 > 0:16:50We just finished our final GCSE
0:16:50 > 0:16:54and it feels like so much stress is like off the shoulders now.
0:16:54 > 0:16:57Woo!
0:16:57 > 0:17:01So it's a relief, but also upsetting, because you've put in so much effort
0:17:01 > 0:17:04for your GCSEs and it just goes in seconds.
0:17:04 > 0:17:08And it's just like you just pray that the results are what you want.
0:17:08 > 0:17:12We've just come out of our final maths exam, it went really well.
0:17:12 > 0:17:16I'm so pleased, considering my first maths exam didn't go as well.
0:17:16 > 0:17:19So, I'm just happy that it's our last exam,
0:17:19 > 0:17:22and it's all ended on a high, definitely.
0:17:22 > 0:17:24Now that the exams are over,
0:17:24 > 0:17:28everyone's going to go crazy and celebrate, just have fun, I guess.
0:17:28 > 0:17:30# Running and you're running and you're running
0:17:30 > 0:17:33# And you're running away away, away boy
0:17:33 > 0:17:36# You keep running and you're running and you're running
0:17:36 > 0:17:39# And you're running away away, away boy
0:17:39 > 0:17:40# It's like gold dust
0:17:40 > 0:17:43# Hear me coming through your speakers
0:17:43 > 0:17:46# You see me mashin' up your air waves
0:17:46 > 0:17:49# I know you can't get enough of my sound... #
0:17:49 > 0:17:53It's a new day, and straight down to business as the junior pupils
0:17:53 > 0:17:56do a run-through of songs for the end of year shows.
0:17:56 > 0:17:59With different casts for each performance,
0:17:59 > 0:18:02staff and pupils are feeling the pressure
0:18:02 > 0:18:04of an intense rehearsal schedule.
0:18:04 > 0:18:06- Yes, darling? - Shall I sing?
0:18:06 > 0:18:08No, save your voice. You're not very well.
0:18:08 > 0:18:12And all performers are expected to be dedicated.
0:18:12 > 0:18:14Three, two, one...
0:18:16 > 0:18:20Year nine's Niki was chosen to sing a solo, but as the music
0:18:20 > 0:18:23for her song begins, she's nowhere to be seen,
0:18:23 > 0:18:25and Chelsea has to stand in.
0:18:25 > 0:18:29Hannah, just let Owen know that we've got people missing.
0:18:29 > 0:18:31That's two strikes and out for Niki.
0:18:32 > 0:18:34And Sadie and Jasmine.
0:18:34 > 0:18:36Along with Niki,
0:18:36 > 0:18:39several other juniors are missing from the run-through.
0:18:39 > 0:18:42While the rest of the cast is rehearsing,
0:18:42 > 0:18:46the absent juniors must wait outside before they're allowed in.
0:18:46 > 0:18:50- We asked someone to come down... - Why are you not in the room, then?
0:18:50 > 0:18:52THEY ALL SPEAK AT ONCE
0:18:52 > 0:18:57They said to go down, and we asked someone specifically to tell us.
0:18:57 > 0:19:01- Who did you ask?- We asked... - Why were you not with everyone else?
0:19:01 > 0:19:04You shouldn't have been downstairs.
0:19:04 > 0:19:06It's not someone else's responsibility
0:19:06 > 0:19:10to get you to rehearsal, it's yours. You should know that.
0:19:10 > 0:19:13Well done, guys. Thank you very much.
0:19:13 > 0:19:16Can I please see Niki, Sadie and Jasmine?
0:19:16 > 0:19:19I need to see those people straightaway, please.
0:19:19 > 0:19:22- Thank you, well done.- Thank you.
0:19:22 > 0:19:24Thank you for continuing.
0:19:24 > 0:19:26We're in so much trouble!
0:19:28 > 0:19:32- No, they'll just...- Yes, we will, we'll be in loads of trouble.
0:19:32 > 0:19:34She's going to...
0:19:34 > 0:19:39Although Niki thinks missing rehearsal isn't her responsibility,
0:19:39 > 0:19:40Karen has a different view.
0:19:40 > 0:19:42Where were you?
0:19:42 > 0:19:44We got changed, waiting...
0:19:44 > 0:19:48So how come the rest of the lower juniors were all up here, and one,
0:19:48 > 0:19:53two, three, four, five, six, seven people were in the changing rooms?
0:19:53 > 0:19:56Were you not aware the other juniors were not with you?
0:19:56 > 0:19:59We thought they were in the schoolrooms.
0:19:59 > 0:20:03If they're in the schoolrooms, that doesn't answer my question
0:20:03 > 0:20:05why you were in the changing rooms.
0:20:05 > 0:20:08- We still had 15 minutes, we had time.- But you didn't.
0:20:08 > 0:20:10You didn't did you?
0:20:10 > 0:20:12Niki, I'm running a two strikes and out.
0:20:12 > 0:20:17OK? And it's been like that from the day that we started rehearsals.
0:20:17 > 0:20:20You've missed three rehearsals now.
0:20:20 > 0:20:22I've been poorly and I've been here every day.
0:20:22 > 0:20:27You were off for a day telling me, "I was so ill yesterday, Karen,"
0:20:27 > 0:20:30and you made a miraculous recovery the next day.
0:20:30 > 0:20:34But today you are in the building and you still missed the rehearsal.
0:20:34 > 0:20:37Tell me why I shouldn't use Chelsea over you.
0:20:37 > 0:20:40Give me a reason. Because now I'm thinking,
0:20:40 > 0:20:44"Is she even going to get on stage when we're doing it?"
0:20:44 > 0:20:48It's unacceptable. So right now, you are at risk of losing your part.
0:20:48 > 0:20:50And every single one of you,
0:20:50 > 0:20:53there is no reason at all why I can't replace you.
0:20:53 > 0:20:57I don't want to, but I have to think about the show.
0:20:57 > 0:21:01And I also have to think, I'm training you to be professional.
0:21:01 > 0:21:02And it would not happen
0:21:02 > 0:21:06if you were working on Billy now, or Matilda, or anywhere else.
0:21:06 > 0:21:08You would be out.
0:21:08 > 0:21:11You need to go away and think that you'll never,
0:21:11 > 0:21:14- ever miss another rehearsal. Am I clear?- Yes, Karen.
0:21:14 > 0:21:18To miss a run-through when she was in the building
0:21:18 > 0:21:22through no fault but her own, I'm really upset and disappointed.
0:21:22 > 0:21:24And I have to think, as director,
0:21:24 > 0:21:29will she make it the stage when we've got the show in process?
0:21:29 > 0:21:31She is on her final warning now.
0:21:31 > 0:21:33Niki has to leave the school this term
0:21:33 > 0:21:36because of a change in her family circumstances.
0:21:36 > 0:21:39Now she's on her final warning,
0:21:39 > 0:21:42can she turn things around and ensure her last performance
0:21:42 > 0:21:45at this school will be something to remember?
0:21:55 > 0:21:58You know what this is called? School For Stars.
0:21:58 > 0:22:02As most of the year 11 pupils are leaving, it's an annual tradition
0:22:02 > 0:22:06to entertain the juniors with a special assembly.
0:22:06 > 0:22:08We're celebrating our year 11.
0:22:08 > 0:22:10This is their leavers' assembly,
0:22:10 > 0:22:13most of them have been here for five years.
0:22:13 > 0:22:16They've been through several stressful GCSE weeks.
0:22:16 > 0:22:20They're wonderfully talented, so sit back and enjoy.
0:22:22 > 0:22:26# Tonight, take me to the other side
0:22:26 > 0:22:30# Sparks fly like the fourth of July
0:22:30 > 0:22:34# Just take me to the other side
0:22:34 > 0:22:37# I see that sexy look in your eyes
0:22:37 > 0:22:40# And I know we ain't friends any more
0:22:40 > 0:22:43# If we walk down this road # We'll be lovers for sure
0:22:43 > 0:22:49# So tonight kiss me like it's do or die
0:22:49 > 0:22:54# And take me to the other side... #
0:22:54 > 0:22:57How you doing? How you doing, everyone?
0:22:58 > 0:22:59Woo!
0:22:59 > 0:23:04# I've got you and you've got me
0:23:04 > 0:23:08# So reach for the stars
0:23:08 > 0:23:10# Climb every mountain higher
0:23:10 > 0:23:13# Reach for the stars
0:23:13 > 0:23:16# Follow your heart's desire
0:23:16 > 0:23:20# That's when your dreams will all come true. #
0:23:22 > 0:23:24Once the fancy dress mayhem is out of the way,
0:23:24 > 0:23:28it's an opportunity to reflect on their time at the school.
0:23:28 > 0:23:31Hankies at the ready, people.
0:23:31 > 0:23:37# I have died every day waiting for you
0:23:37 > 0:23:41# Darling don't be afraid I have loved you
0:23:41 > 0:23:45# For a thousand years
0:23:45 > 0:23:51# I'll love you for a thousand more
0:23:51 > 0:23:57# I have died everyday waiting for you
0:23:57 > 0:23:59# Darling don't be afraid
0:23:59 > 0:24:02# I have loved you
0:24:02 > 0:24:06# For a thousand years
0:24:06 > 0:24:12# I'll love you for a thousand more
0:24:12 > 0:24:18# And all along I believed I would find you
0:24:18 > 0:24:20# Time has brought your heart to me
0:24:20 > 0:24:25# I have loved you for a thousand years... #
0:24:25 > 0:24:28Oh, please! Are you being serious?
0:24:55 > 0:24:58Lots of things to take away from that.
0:24:58 > 0:25:02What I love is the sheer sense of enjoyment and excitement.
0:25:02 > 0:25:05If you do nothing else, you learn to live it to the full,
0:25:05 > 0:25:08to enjoy it, to love the people you're with,
0:25:08 > 0:25:11and to just be fantastic. And that's what you've done.
0:25:11 > 0:25:16I've also learnt that maybe I should have ten head girls next year.
0:25:16 > 0:25:19Thank you very much. Mr T, I think you're on.
0:25:19 > 0:25:21I said to myself, "I'm not going to cry,"
0:25:21 > 0:25:24and here we are crying our eyes out.
0:25:24 > 0:25:25And as if the photos
0:25:25 > 0:25:28and memories weren't enough of a tear-jerker,
0:25:28 > 0:25:31it's another annual tradition for maths teacher Mr T
0:25:31 > 0:25:34to dedicate a farewell song to the year 11s.
0:25:34 > 0:25:36# This place is so familiar
0:25:36 > 0:25:39# With your friends and our maths teacher
0:25:39 > 0:25:43# And you're leaving special people Yes, you are
0:25:43 > 0:25:47# Rehearsing all those songs and all those dances
0:25:47 > 0:25:52# The time has gone in just no time at all
0:25:52 > 0:25:55# This special day with all its special feeling
0:25:55 > 0:25:57# You'll remember every moment
0:25:57 > 0:26:00# Every hug and kiss and call
0:26:00 > 0:26:02# Kiss and call
0:26:02 > 0:26:05# Memories will last. #
0:26:09 > 0:26:12# All I know is we said hello
0:26:12 > 0:26:15# And your eyes look like coming home
0:26:15 > 0:26:18# All I know is a simple name
0:26:18 > 0:26:22# Everything has changed
0:26:22 > 0:26:24# All I know is you held the door
0:26:24 > 0:26:27# You'll be mine and I'll be yours
0:26:27 > 0:26:30# All I know since yesterday
0:26:30 > 0:26:33# Is everything has changed. #
0:26:33 > 0:26:36Having to face the big, wide world can be daunting,
0:26:36 > 0:26:39especially when it means leaving good friends.
0:26:39 > 0:26:41But if you feel sad at something ending,
0:26:41 > 0:26:44it can only mean it was time well spent.
0:26:44 > 0:26:47And those memories will give you the confidence
0:26:47 > 0:26:49to face anything the future holds.
0:26:49 > 0:26:51# Everything has changed. #
0:26:51 > 0:26:54Next time on School For Stars...
0:26:54 > 0:26:57It's show time as the whole school comes together
0:26:57 > 0:27:00for the spectacular end of year show.
0:27:00 > 0:27:03There's drama on stage and off for Ella.
0:27:04 > 0:27:08I'm really scared that I'll let everyone else down, and myself.
0:27:08 > 0:27:13Sadie takes on a big challenge in her first ever end of year show.
0:27:13 > 0:27:16I'm in four numbers tonight. I'm quite scared.
0:27:16 > 0:27:20It's very important to me to make sure that I get everything spot-on.
0:27:20 > 0:27:23And when he realises his time has come to an end,
0:27:23 > 0:27:25it's all too much for Reece.
0:27:25 > 0:27:27I thought that it was going to last for ever,
0:27:27 > 0:27:30it's just literally come to a dead stop.
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