More than 40 schools from across South East England will come together at Twickenham Stadium this Friday (11 July) for the Boundless Festival.

Hosted by TV magician Ben Hanlin, the festival will showcase the achievements of students from 43 GLF Schools across London, Surrey, Sussex, Oxfordshire, and Berkshire.

Over 4,000 pupils have been involved in the lead-up to the event, dedicating an estimated 10,000 hours to training, rehearsing, and preparing.

From sports and arts to eco projects and debating, the Boundless Festival is one of the largest school competitions in the region and highlights the opportunities provided beyond the classroom by the GLF Schools Foundation.

Competitions and Events

Football Finals:

The culmination of a football tournament involving 29 schools.

• Primary winner: Aureus Primary
• Secondary boys and girls winners: The Beacon School

Choir Showcase: Pupils from Cherry Fields Primary School in Banbury will perform a medley from The Wizard of Oz, building on the success of their "Singing for Children" concert.

Art Competition: With 736 submissions, the art contest has revealed a huge amount of creativity from students. Winners will be announced on the day.

Drama Performances: Pupils will perform short three-minute pieces or solo recitals in a celebration of performing arts.

Eco Challenge: Nineteen schools have submitted sustainability projects, including recycling and growing their own produce.

The winning eco entry will be unveiled during the event.

Other Competitions: The festival also includes netball, basketball, mathletics, chess, a spelling bee, and debating contests.

Over 4,000 pupils have been involved in the lead-up to the event, dedicating an estimated 10,000 hours to training (credit: GLF).

The GLF Schools Foundation, which launched the Boundless Festival, works to ensure that pupils across its schools can access enrichment activities regardless of financial background.

From music and drama to sport and wellbeing, the foundation aims to break down socio-economic barriers to a fulfilling education.

Jak Martin, Head of the GLF Schools Foundation, said: "The Boundless Festival is about showcasing talent, opening up opportunities and building confidence in young people.

"We're delighted to see such enthusiasm from all the schools involved, and our celebration day at Twickenham Stadium will be a wonderful event for all the students, staff and families involved.

"From arts and sport to leadership and wellbeing, the GLF Schools Foundation champions every child's right to a rich and fulfilling education."

Ben Hanlin, TV magician and festival host, added: "Who's ready for hundreds of amazing students showcasing their wonderful achievements at the Boundless Festival on Friday, July 11th at Twickenham Stadium?

"I would say it's going to be magic, of course, but I think we will be completely spellbound by the level of talent on display, and I can't wait for what is going to be a wonderful event."

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