The choir from Gladstone Park Primary School in Brent captivated guests at a special fundraising event held at the English-Speaking Union in the capital on Tuesday 2nd June.
The pupils performed a range of songs for a special evening of fundraising organised by the school’s trust, Anthem Schools Trust, for its personal development strategy, Anthem Aspire.
The aim of Anthem Aspire is to offer transformative opportunities for children to engage in sport, literature, music, and the great outdoors through four flagship projects, delivered in partnership with leading national organisations.
At the fundraising evening at the English-Speaking Union in Mayfair, the pupils in the Gladstone Park choir had the chance to showcase their talent, singing This is Me from The Greatest Showman, The Circle of Life from Lion King, Tomorrow from Annie and Viva la Vida from Coldplay.
The fundraiser also saw music provided by talented musicians from St Mark’s Academy in Mitcham, one of Anthem Schools Trust’s secondary schools.
There were also talks from members of the Trust and external partners, such as the outdoor pursuits provider Outward Bound and the young persons’ creative writing charity First Story.
The Gladstone Park choir is no stranger to singing in public, having beaten 11 other schools to win last year’s Westfield (Shepherd’s Bush) Christmas Choir Competition, and pupils were delighted to have the chance to perform at the prestigious venue in Mayfair this week.
Laura Green, Headteacher at Gladstone Park Primary School, said: “Watching the Gladstone Park Primary School choir perform at the Anthem Aspire event left me bursting with pride.
“The children sang with such confidence, showcasing everything that makes them so incredibly special. I’m super grateful that they have had this amazing experience.
“It was also a privilege to be part of an evening dedicated to such an important vision: ensuring that all children, particularly those from disadvantaged backgrounds, can access life-changing enrichment opportunities.”
Elma Lawson, Executive Director of Education at Anthem Schools Trust, said: “We are incredibly proud of the Gladstone Park pupils who took part in this event. We are grateful to everyone who supported this special evening, which will help to create more opportunities for the young people in our schools.”
David Hatchett, Chief Executive of Anthem Schools Trust, said: “The stars of this event were undoubtedly the pupils and their talented performances. These are precisely the kinds of opportunities that Anthem Aspire makes possible and we look forward to helping even more young people discover their passions and develop their talents.”
