Jigsaw Performing Arts School Barnet

💙 CHARITY WEEKEND IS HERE! 💙

This weekend we’re supporting Children with Cancer UK and we’d love all of our Jigsaw families to get involved!

🩵 Come to class wearing your pyjamas
🩵 Donate £1 to our charity fundraiser
🧁 Enjoy our bake & sweet sale at break time
🩵 Bring some extra change for some delicious treats!

Every pound raised will help support the incredible work that Children with Cancer UK do for children and families across the UK.

Thank you for helping us make a difference and showing the amazing generosity of our Jigsaw community. 💙

Happy National Thank a Teacher Day! 🍎✨

Today we’re celebrating the incredible teachers who make Jigsaw Barnet such a special place to learn, create and grow.

Our teachers do so much more than teach performing arts. They build confidence, nurture creativity, encourage friendships and help every child feel seen, valued and supported.

A special shout-out to Olivia, Olu, Steph, Krystina, Joe, Joe OG and Yas. Thank you for your dedication, energy and commitment to our students week after week. The impact you have goes far beyond the classroom.

Not everyone is captured in these photos (which probably means we’re overdue some new ones! 📸😅), but today we’re celebrating our entire teaching team and everything they bring to Jigsaw Barnet.

Thank you for all that you do. 💙

They won't remember every line they learned, or every dance step they practised….

But they will remember:

🎭 The improv joke that made everybody laugh

🫂 The friend who sat next to them on their very first day

🧙‍♀️ The character they invented in drama

🌟 The moment they first performed in front of their family and friends

💙 The teacher who believed in them

🧩 The feeling of belonging somewhere

That’s what we hope children take away from Jigsaw!

Not perfection.
Not pressure.

Just confidence, creativity, friendships, and a place where children can truly be themselves. 💫

☀️🎭 SUMMER HOLIDAY CAMP 2026 🎤💃

Spaces are filling up fast! Book now and give your child a summer to remember with Jigsaw Performing Arts Barnet.

🌟 Create, rehearse and perform a show each week
🎭 Drama • 🎶 Singing • 💃 Dance
👧🧒 Ages 5–16
🕘 9:00am–3:30pm

📍 East Barnet School
🗓️ 27–31 July 2026
🗓️ 3–7 August 2026

📍 QE Girls School
🗓️ 24–28 August 2026

✨ Build confidence, make new friends and take to the stage in just one week!

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Sibling discount available

📧 [email protected]
📞 0208 108 0374

What better way to celebrate after Maddie’s birthday weekend than by sharing our latest blog post all about her! 🎉✨

As our Head Cover Teacher at Jigsaw Barnet, Maddie brings passion, professionalism and endless enthusiasm to every class she teaches. From supporting our students to helping create a positive and inspiring learning environment, she plays a vital role in the Jigsaw Barnet team.

In this special feature, you’ll get to know more about Maddie’s journey, her approach to teaching, and what she loves most about working with young performers.

Read the full blog and discover why we’re so lucky to have Maddie as part of the Jigsaw family! 💙

Some of the best friendships begin on stage ✨

For many children, it’s where friendships begin, confidence grows and social skills flourish.

At Jigsaw, children work together every week through games, teamwork, performances and creative activities that help them:
💛 Build confidence
💛 Learn to communicate
💛 Support others
💛 Make new friends
💛 Feel part of a community

For some children, stepping into a new class can feel daunting at first. But there’s something special about the way performing arts brings children together. Shared laughter, teamwork and creativity help friendships form naturally.

Watching children arrive shy and leave smiling with new friends is one of the best parts of what we do 🥰

If you’re looking for an activity that supports your child socially as well as creatively, we’d love to welcome you to Jigsaw Barnet!

Whether your child is naturally outgoing or more reserved, our classes are built around one simple belief: Every child deserves a place to belong! 💙

Some children join us because they love performing. Others arrive feeling shy or unsure about trying something new. That is why our classes focus on much more than performance outcomes… 💫

We celebrate progress, teamwork and enjoyment rather than aiming for perfection!

A few love the spotlight immediately. Others simply feel proud they took part. 🎭 We welcome children of all abilities to come and find their fit.

Our classes are available to book online 🎊 send us a message to learn more about our classes and two-week trial. 🧩

On Saturday, our Main School students shared the work they have been developing this term with the rest of the school before moving on to their next technique and creative focus. 🌟

The joys of Technique Term… learning lots of new things, building confidence, and exploring new skills every week!! 👏✨

🎉 IMPORTANT REMINDER 🎉

Half term = more time for fun at Jigsaw! 🌟
We’re keeping the creativity, confidence, and excitement going all weekend long 🎭💙

Who’s ready for another amazing weekend with the Jigsaw team? 🙌✨