SONGS instead of lessons were the order of the day at John Masefield High School. In what has become a seasonal tradition, scores of youngsters involved with the school choir can put the timetable aside for a day and focus on rehearsing for the annual choir concert at St Michael and All Angels Church. Specialist tutors come in on ‘choir day’, to make sure those high notes are hit just right.

The concert takes place on Thursday, December 19, at 7pm.