Speaking loud and clear

Photo: Darren Robinson

EXPRESSIVE: Thomas Marley (left) and Rhys Mellor, from Christ Church, Chadderton, performed “The Book With No Pictures.”.

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AUDIENCES were treated to performances about everything from Macbeth to stinky brothers and rapping grans at the 32nd Oldham Primary Schools Choral Speaking Festival.

More than 2,800 pupils from across the borough took part in the three-day event at Oldham Coliseum, which fosters enjoyment of poetry and develops self confidence.

Organised by the Rotary Club of Oldham Metro, adjudicator Ann Warr said: “The standard of clarity in the choirs is improving year on year and we have seen another big improvement this year with many groups reaching distinction level. It’s wonderful to see so many Oldham schoolchildren enjoying presenting poetry in a theatre to friends and parents.”


Winners


Infant Trophy: Freehold Primary Academy Year 2

Lower Junior Trophy: Higher Failsworth Primary Year 4

Upper Juniors Trophy: Freehold Primary Academy Year 5

Audrey Carter Trophy: Springhead Infant and Nursery School Year 2

John Cleary Trophy: Oldham Hulme Grammar School Year 5

Madeleine Lindley Trophy: Christ Church Primary, Chadderton Years 1and 2

Adjudicator’s Special Commendations

Crompton Primary School Year 5 Lead Teacher

Knowsley Junior School Year 5

Bare Trees Primary School Year 5 and Year 6