Hartford Primary School pupils show off skills at Big Sing

Hartford Primary School year six pupils, staff and parents attended the 'Big Sing' at St John's Church in the village on Monday, September 30.

Hosted by Hartford CofE High School, the children showed off their ukulele and singing skills, led by Zena Philippou, the high school's head of performing arts.

Hartford Primary children played 'Let It Be' before getting the church rocking with renditions of Bon Jovi's 'Livin' on a Prayer' and Pharrell William's 'Happy'.

There were several superb solo performances, but before long proud parents watching on couldn't help themselves and joined in.

A school spokeswoman said: "We were also joined by the high school’s orchestra and were mesmerised by amazing singing from the high school pupils who were fantastic role models and providing inspiration for our pupils.

"It was a fantastic opportunity to share our musical ambitions with our year six parents, staff and the music department from the high school."

Hartford Primary staff at the school's cake sale for Macmillan Cancer Support (Image: Hartford Primary School)

In a busy few days for Hartford Primary, the Big Sing followed a Macmillan Cancer Support Day, which took place on September 27.

Organised by year one teacher and the school's community lead Jo Dodd, the school held a coffee afternoon, cake sale and no-uniform day to raise awareness for Macmillan Cancer Support.

The school spokeswoman added: "It was a non-uniform day where the children could wear green to support the charity.

"Alongside the non-uniform day, we hosted a cake sale later that afternoon, where current parents, friends old and new, came to chat and support the afternoon.

"Our year six ambassadors helped to welcome and serve our families on the day.

"As always, we received great support from our families and had some delicious cakes to sell,  the event proved to be very successful and we raised a massive £800. Truly amazing."