Our Bruce Springsteen inspired music video
The pupils and staff have sent thanks in the form of a music video to the community, Key Workers and the NHS amongst others.
The video was created during lockdown, recording and videoing tracks at home and at school to Bruce Springsteens inspirational track "My City of Ruins".
The contributions are by Blessed Trinity Pupils, our Music Department, Music Support Teachers and Staff.
WHERE CAN YOU SEE THE VIDEO
You can see the video in high definition on Youtube at https://youtu.be/Zu1KPyJ338M
Or this lower resolution video for those who can't access Youtube
SOME INFORMATION ABOUT THE MUSIC VIDEO
The pupil instrumental recordings were all done from home using a scored track and arrangement made by the Head of Music, Mr Mcardle.
The track features vocals by 4 of our pupils, Elise, Evie, Maddy, Ruby and the headteacher Mr Varey.
Instruments are played by our pupils, Music department staff and Music support teachers.
Mr Mcardle - Piano
Mr Hartnell - Drums and Tenor Sax
Mr Kennedy - Piano, Alto Sax and Tenor Sax
Mr Howarth - Acoustic and Bass Guitar
Mr Snowden - Trumpet
Jimmy - Trumpet, Acoustic and Bass Guitar
Theo - Trumpet
Samantha - Cello
Olivia - Violin
Sebastian - Violin
Choreography - Mrs Wright
SOME OF OUR LOCKDOWN ACHIEVMENTS
175,000 hours of live teaching
Over £8,000 raised to support the efforts of our local food bank
126 vulnerable / key worker pupils in school
348,862 merits achieved
216 laptops and IT devices provided
454 different pupils nominated as ‘star pupil’
362 pupils achieved bronze or silver award badges
4438 Covid tests carried out
8000+ pastoral phone calls made
549 entries into virtual House challenges
23,583,284 steps completed for the staff step challenge
74 competitive House events held
626 ‘my skills’ challenge videos
OUR STAFF AND PUPILS HAVE BEEN AMAZING DURING THE LOCKDOWN
FOR THE MUSIC VIDEO, THANKS GO TO:
Our fantastic Music Department and Music Support Teachers
Our wonderful pupils and staff for all their hard work and contributions
Our IT Support department for creating this video
AND OF COURSE, BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN FOR CREATING THIS
AMAZING INSPIRATIONAL MUSIC "OUR CITY OF RUINS"