Recently, our Music students had the incredible opportunity to perform at Kensington Palace’s Community Celebration event.

In late August, students took to the stage with their own heartfelt version of 'What a Wonderful World', complete with original lyrics and artwork created during their Music classes. Each artwork reflected the students’ personal visions of a 'wonderful world', from happy moments with friends and family, to cultural traditions, music, hobbies, and other things that bring them joy. At the end of the song, several students gave short speeches sharing the inspirations behind their work, adding a personal and moving touch to the performance.

The celebration continued for a second day, when another group performed a beautiful cover of 'You Raise Me Up', using Makaton signing to make the performance inclusive and engaging for everyone. Members of the public were encouraged to sign along, creating a truly special, shared experience. The set concluded with a lively rendition of 'Ring of Fire', a song our students discovered while exploring the country music genre, which brought plenty of smiles and applause from the audience.

Our Music Tutor Emily commented, 'Our Music groups had a fantastic time performing at the Community Celebration! A huge thank you to all the amazing staff and volunteers who supported us throughout the preparation and on performance day. It was a truly special experience for our students: a chance to perform publicly, express themselves through music and art, and connect with the local community.

'We’re incredibly proud of everyone who worked together as a team, from developing ideas, writing lyrics, and creating art, to making music, singing, dancing, and lighting up the stage. Well done to all involved! We can’t wait to share more of our music in the future!'