Talent Show

Students from The de Ferrers Academy took to the stage to showcase their talent and battled it out for the £200 prize.

The 20 finalists picked from a round of heats had to impress the audience who had to choose the winner.

Name/s	Year/s	Performance
Danielle Roach	9	Sing
Lizzie Bull	7	Sing
Jenny Potts	9	Sing
Ella Whittaker & Rachel Edwards	13	Sing
Faye Holmes	7	Sing
Chloe Chatburn	11	Sing
Chris Harrison	9	Glockenspiel
Ava Goodings	9	Sing
Tayla Hoose	9	Sing
Lucy Kendall	11	Sing & Piano
Jordan Alcott	10	Rap
Jamie Baddeley	12	Sing
Harry Rodger	7	Dance
Holly Burrows & Beth Aston	13 & 11	Sing
Rob Taylor Appreciation Society	11	Sing & Keyboards

 

First place went to Year 8 student Corinne Kelcey, who wowed the crowd with a rendition of ‘The Power of Love’ by Jennifer Rush.

Second place was awarded to Year 7 student Archie Hasdell, who won £100, for his mystery magic act.

Year 9 student Lily Prince was awarded third prize of £50, for her performance of ‘No One but You (Only the Good Die Young)’ by Queen.

Mr Aston, Music Teacher and Leader of the Event said

“We’ve had two heats that have shown what a breadth of talent we have in all years across the Academy. The judges had an incredibly tough time deciding which acts should be put through to the Grand Final. Congratulations to the winners and to all that took part in the heats, they were all fabulous!”