Hunstanton music lovers were in for a treat when Smithdon High School staged its annual Summer Concert on Wednesday 9 July.

Performers from all age groups across our school took part in the show at Hunstanton Town Hall – including some of our Year 11 students, who had left following completion of their GCSEs but returned especially for the event.

“Students performed a range of pieces, from solo singing to rock bands to the choir,” said Sarah Robinson, Deputy Headteacher at Smithdon, which is a member of the West Norfolk Academies Trust.

“Highlights were Lyra playing the violin accompanied by her grandad on the piano, our resident Year 8 rock band, The Unknown, and a showpiece preview of next year’s musical, Sister Act.”

The popular annual event has become a regular fixture in the school calendar, and was attended by around 150 people, including friends, family members, staff, and members of the community.

The guest of honour this year was our Head of Music, Andrea Barnes, who spent all day at the Town Hall helping the students to prepare, despite being heavily pregnant and currently on maternity leave.

“We run a concert at the end of every term to celebrate our musical talent across the school,” continued Mrs Robinson, who also helped to support the students on the day, along with peripatetic music teachers Dan and Becky.

“Events are so important to showcase the wide-ranging talent that we have at Smithdon,” added our Headteacher, Amanda Gibbins.

“We continue to see the students’ progress in their musical skills from concert to concert and are so proud of their achievements.”