Sami and Mehdi U Enchant at 10 Downing Street

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We are extremely proud that Sami and Mehdi U in Year 10 were invited to perform for a high profile crowd. On Tuesday 3rd June, they performed in front of leading members of the UK government and members of the House of Lords at 10 Downing Street with the Royal College of Music Junior Department, celebrating music education partnerships. Sami and Mehdi performed as a duo and played ‘The Montagues and Capulets’ from Prokofiev’s ‘Romeo and Juliet.’ Both boys had an amazing experience and were fabulous ambassadors for Saint Cecilia’s.

Athletics

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Earlier in June, our team competed in the next round of the English Schools’ Cup competition (team event) at Sutcliffe Park. There was a big step up in standard at this meet, with some prestigious athletics schools competing. Three out of four teams qualified, but unfortunately we could only take one team on the day. 

The inter-boys (Years 9 and 10) all showed an exemplary attitude. The team were hugely determined to get as many points as possible in their two individual events to try and beat the '400' points mark.

The boys won the event by over 45 points, thanks to a nail-biting relay at the end of the day. They secured a total of 402 points - the most a Saint Cecilia’s team has achieved in the five years we have attended this event. The progress, team morale and focus were the best I have also seen in the last five years, well done to all!