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This week in Journalism Club, pupils had the opportunity to interview several members of staff who attended the Young Voices event at the O2 last week.
Mrs Dennison carrying our trusty Langley Park Flag!
What did you do when you got to the O2?
What did you do when you got to the O2?
“We were signed up for young voices for the school choir last year. And I know the children have been practising since September. On Thursday, the day of the concert, we got a coach from the school at 11:30 and we travelled up to the O2 in London. We were practising for the concert, and the main event started at 7:00 in the evening” .
Did you enjoy it?
Did you enjoy it?
“I did enjoy it, the rehearsals were really long but it's fabulous to be a part of 8,000 children all singing the same songs and doing the same actions. It was so lovely to watch and I enjoyed going up there. It's my 5th time going to young voices!”
What songs did they play and do you remember them?
What songs did they play and do you remember them?
“Umm, oh my gosh! I remember that the man from strictly come dancing, Tommy Blaze sang ‘Lean On Me’. There were a lot of songs!” Mrs Dennison laughs.
Tommy Blaize, vocalist from 'Strictly Come Dancing' singing at the O2.
Today we were interviewing the main man. Mr Monaco, hello!
Mr Monaco:
Hi! Why are you two here today?
Q: What is Young Voices, Mr Monaco?
Q: What is Young Voices, Mr Monaco?
Young Voices is a choir made from all over the world and we are lucky enough to be a part of this!
Q: Where was Young Voices held?
Q: Where was Young Voices held?
It was held at the O2, since it was the closest venue to us because there are so many around country.
Q: Who does Young Voices?
Q: Who does Young Voices?
About 34 children in our school that learn dances and routines, which is amazing.
Q: How did you feel?
Q: How did you feel?
It was very exciting, I felt my soul above the clouds. It was awe inspiring!
Q: What songs did the children sing?
Q: What songs did the children sing?
They sang pop medley to Bob Marley And M C Grammar (Readers to Leaders)
Q: Which teachers went with you?
Q: Which teachers went with you?
We had Mrs swan, Mrs Dennison and Miss Slater
Q: Why did you want to do Young Voices?
Q: Why did you want to do Young Voices?
It's a great opportunity to build kids' confidence, and I love being part of that.
Q: Did the kids feel happy?
Q: Did the kids feel happy?
Yes they felt very happy and made the school proud.
Langley Park pupils performing during the show.
Why did you go?
Why did you go?
“I was asked to go to young voices and was delighted to be invited”.
Was it chaotic?
Was it chaotic?
“It ran very smoothly, and everything was just how it should be!”
Was it fun?
Was it fun?
“It was fun for both the adults and children, everyone was smiling and dancing.”
How were people feeling at Young Voices?
How were people feeling at Young Voices?
“People were enjoying themselves and I was blown away by the talent. There were people from different bands and the children were joining in with the songs. It was fabulous. Everyone was exhausted so all of them slept on the coach. Even the teachers took a little snooze,” says Mrs Swan.
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