Artistic singers raise the roof

Young songbirds from Manor Road Primary School hit the high note when they took part in the county-wide Last Choir Singing competition.
By The Newsroom
Published 20th Apr 2017, 13:12 BST
Updated 9th May 2017, 18:48 BST
Manor Road Primary School pupils with the special award they collected at the regional heat of the Last Choir Standing competition.Manor Road Primary School pupils with the special award they collected at the regional heat of the Last Choir Standing competition.
Manor Road Primary School pupils with the special award they collected at the regional heat of the Last Choir Standing competition.

After raising the roof competing against seven other schools, the Clayton-le-Woods team ended up winning the Artistic Expression award.

The choir sang a set song Open Your Eyes, featuring a solo from nine-year-old George Hodson, and Blame It On The Boogie, including disco dance moves and a large Afro wig from the conductor.

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The 24-member choir, made up of pupils in years three to six, was set up 18 months ago.

Year five teacher and music co-ordinator Jay Brown said: “It really was a fantastic achievement considering the age and experience of our pupils.”