Our Mead Choir spread a little bit of Christmas cheer at the William Tamsley House Christmas lunch last week. Pupils from KS2 delighted residents with a rendition of songs from their festive concert.
However before that could get underway, there was the important business of singing 'Happy Birthday' to Brian.
It was a real surprise to have the children sing to me. It has made my day.
Residents were stunned by the quality of the singing and the vocal arrangements that the children had put together. When it was explained that a large number of these children had been winners at this year's Stratford Music Festival the audience weren't surprised.
Their singing was beautiful. I hadn't heard those Christmas songs before, but they were beautiful. Having them perform for our lunch is a real treat and it gives everyone plenty to chat about after they have gone. It was lovely.
Resident
It is part of our vision for the children, and our schools, to be an integral part of the community. Part of this is being very visible in the sheltered housing community. Many of our children's family and grandparents live in this accommodation, either in Harold Hill or around Havering. The feedback and response from residents is always extremely positive, and the children appreciate that a small gesture at this time of year makes a huge difference.
However before that could get underway, there was the important business of singing 'Happy Birthday' to Brian.
It was a real surprise to have the children sing to me. It has made my day.
Residents were stunned by the quality of the singing and the vocal arrangements that the children had put together. When it was explained that a large number of these children had been winners at this year's Stratford Music Festival the audience weren't surprised.
Their singing was beautiful. I hadn't heard those Christmas songs before, but they were beautiful. Having them perform for our lunch is a real treat and it gives everyone plenty to chat about after they have gone. It was lovely.
Resident
It is part of our vision for the children, and our schools, to be an integral part of the community. Part of this is being very visible in the sheltered housing community. Many of our children's family and grandparents live in this accommodation, either in Harold Hill or around Havering. The feedback and response from residents is always extremely positive, and the children appreciate that a small gesture at this time of year makes a huge difference.
