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Award Winning Choir

The choir at St John’s C of E Primary school, Wellington, have worked tirelessly over the last months and all of their hard work and dedication has been noticed by many.

The choir which has 50+ members, have learnt many songs recently and had a wonderful time presenting these songs at the Wellington Song Festival held at Court Fields school. They joined many other choirs from local school and performed on stage, collectively singing as a choir of 200. It was a wonderful evening and was enjoyed by many staff, children and families.

The children also recently entered a choir competition, along with 33 other schools which included secondary school children. They performed their two favourite songs ‘Blinded by Your Grace’ and ‘Rule the World/Viva la Vida’. The feedback the choir received was brilliant. The judges were impressed by the level of songs chosen as both contained parts that were performed confidently with good stage presence. The songs were ambitious and gave the opportunity for a variety of soloists to take part. It was encouraging to hear the rap so carefully executed. Both songs were enthusiastically performed and Makaton signing was used rather than just actions.

St John’s choir was one of very few that performed a rap part in their song, and where the only choir to sing and sign their song which is very impressive.

“It is with great pride, that we can announce that St John’s school choir received the Silver Award for this competition, which is an outstanding achievement!” announced Miss Wordley (from Somerset Music) who leads the school choir as well as organises the singing festivals.

“We are so proud of the choir and the way they dedicate their time in school and at home as it takes great commitment to learn all of the songs, harmonies and added sign language. To watch the children, perform with such enthusiasm and confidence is a real joy!” commented Jenna Cook who works alongside the choir at St John’s school.

We cannot wait to learn more songs in the new academic year, and hopefully watch our choir grow in confidence and possibly bigger as more children will hopefully join this award winning choir.

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