Choir
The choir is open to children from Year 4 to Year 6 who enjoy singing and performing. It rehearses on a Thursday afternoon after school and is led by Mrs Heymoz.
“Public performance skills are well developed…..and their choral achievements have led to national recognition.”
Ofsted Inspection Report June 2016
“The quality of singing is impressive.”
Diocesan Inspection Report May 2015
We are delighted to announce that this term we are launching the new Junior Choir. This is open to Year 2 and Year 3 pupils and is led by Miss Donatantonio. It also rehearses on Thursdays after school.
Christmas 2017 Letters To Parents Junior Choir2017 senior Choir2017
The choir has grown from strength to strength from when it started in September 2010. There have been many highlights including:
May 2012: Soloists at Potters Bar Rail Crash Memorial Service
November 2013: Winners of the Hertsmere Mayor’s Choral Competition
July 2014: Soloists at Barnardo’s Supporters Concert, Royal Albert Hall
November 2014: Winners of the Act4 Choir Competition
March 2015: Finalists of the National Barnardo’s Choir Competition, Royal Festival Hall, Southbank
May 2015: Performance at Nicholas Breakspear School
November 2015: Winners of the Act4 Choir Competition
May 2016: Participants in Barnardo’s Supports Concert, Royal Festival Hall, Southank
The choir perform annually at the Potters Bar Town Carols held at the Wyllyots Theatre and sing for the Our Lady and St Vincent’s Over 50s Club and the Potters Bar Community Club.
Barnardo’s Concert At The Royal Albert Hall Wednesday 1st November 2017
What an amazing time we had! Thank you to Mrs Theo, Mrs Harper, Mrs Guerin and Ms Jacobs for accompanying the choir on Wednesday. The choir sang beautifully and their behaviour was exemplary. Well done to Daniel, Sofia and Olivia for your amazing solo singing. I was a very proud headteacher! Thank you to Ms Jacobs for these wonderful photos.
Barnardo’s Concert At The Royal Festival Hall May 2016
We had a fabulous time at the Barnardo’s concert on Wednesday 16th May.We sang as part of a massed choir directed by Sir Douglas Coombes, a celebrated composer and conductor. Luca was chosen to sing a solo as part of the concert; he sounded amazing. Well done to everyone who took part and for our parent helpers who spent the day with us.
| 2017 | DATES FOR YOUR DIARY |
|---|---|
| SENIOR CHOIR 29th November Coach leaves at 1.30pm to take SENIOR choir to Baptist Church. Parents pick up choir at 3pm at the Baptist Church Barnet Road Potters Bar | Carol Singing for the Community Club Baptist Church Barnet Road Potters Bar |
| JUNIOR AND SENIOR CHOIR Friday 8th December 2pm | Carol Singing for Over 50s Club at OLSV |
| SENIOR CHOIR Tuesday 19th December Arrive at 6.45pm Performance at 7.30pm | Potters Bar Town Carols at Wyllyotts Theatre Potters Bar No ticket required |
We use our talents in the service of others!
/0 Comments/in Choir, General News /by Liz HeymozWell done to the choir who entertained the Potters Bar Community Club with their singing this afternoon. They sang a range of Christmas carols and songs of worship. It was wonderful for the children to be able to share their talents with others and to have a chance to bring a small piece of Christmas […]
Choir supporting our local comunity
/0 Comments/in Choir, General News /by Liz HeymozCongratulations to the choir who sang at the Act4 URC Christmas Fayre today. You all did brilliantly and were a credit to your parents and to our school. I received an email from the Director of music, Stephen Jones…. It was lovely to hear the choir today. I thought their singing was excellent. As I […]
Christmas Joy To Our Community
/0 Comments/in Choir, General News /by Liz HeymozWell done to the choir who have been out and about this week bringing Christmas cheer to the senior citizens of Potters Bar. Our mission prayer…..using our talents to do our best…was certainly seen in the choir’s fabulous Christmas Carol singing at the Potters Bar Community Club and the Over 50s at OLSV. It is […]
Choir Performs at Darkes Lane Fayre!
/2 Comments/in Choir, General News /by Liz HeymozWell done to the choir who sang and drummed at today’s Fayre at the United Reform Church. You sounded great and looked as though you enjoyed yourselves. Thank you to the parents and teachers who came along to support the choir. A special well done to Daniel in Year 5 who led the drumming so […]
Choir sings to our Olympian!
/0 Comments/in Choir /by Liz HeymozLast week the choir sang to Nicola White, our gold medal visitor. Nicola was very impressed with the choir and she loved the song “Try your best”.
Choir sings again!
/0 Comments/in Choir /by Liz HeymozOn Thursday we had our first choir rehearsal of the new year. The children are sounding in good voice! We hope to be ready to sing for you at our Harvest Assembly on Friday 21st October at 9.15am. Please note there will be no choir practice this Thursday 29th September as Years 4 to 6 […]