Sing, Choirs of Angels!
The Queen"s School Chamber Choir under their conductor Rebecca O"Keefe gave an outstanding performance at an evening of Christmas music and readings to raise funds for the NSPCC. Held by kind permission of their Graces the Duke and Duchess of Westminster at Eaton Chapel, the evening also marked the world premiere of “Gloria” by Jeanette Healey, a piece written especially for Queen"s Chamber Choir.
Mrs Healey, who also teaches part-time at Queen"s, is a respected composer and has already created another piece for the school"s Chamber Choir. Alison Dodd, chairman of Frodsham district of the NSPCC, said:
“We are very grateful for the support of The Queen”s School. In the 12 days of Christmas this year the NSPCC Helpline expects to receive over 2,500 calls from people who are concerned about a child"s safety. On top of this ChildLine, now part of NSPCC, expects to counsel nearly 5,000 children across the UK over the Christmas period. Thanks to The Queen"s School, we raised nearly £1,000 to support this vital service."
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Caption – 081217 Queens choir.jpg – The Queen"s School Chamber Choir conducted by Rebecca O"Keefe
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The Queen’s School, Chester, Cheshire is one of the country’s leading independent schools for girls aged 4 – 18. We have a nationally renowned reputation for academic excellence and our girls consistently achieve outstanding results at GCSE and A level.
Our school celebrates young women and their potential. We prepare our girls to face their future with self-belief, energy and a “can do” philosophy. Academic success is only one aspect of life at Queen’s and all girls are encouraged to explore their abilities, interests and passions in a wide range of extra-curricular activities. From drama, art and music to sports, community work and overseas adventures, the girls benefit from an education of the whole person, experiencing new challenges inside and outside the classroom.
At The Queen"s School, we seek to develop in each student a risk-taking spirit, leadership abilities, confidence and a love of learning. Our individual approach ensures each girl has the support she needs to thrive and succeed throughout her time here.
The school inhabits elegant Georgian and Victorian buildings, situated in a beautiful setting within walking distance of historic Chester. These surroundings prove a constant reminder of the heritage and traditional values that have shaped the school for more than 130 years.
Mrs Catherine Buckley is the headmistress of The Queen’s School with Mrs Felicity Taylor as head of the Lower School on Liverpool Road. The school has a number of bursaries available to very able students.
Past pupils include Beth Tweddle, Olympic Gymnast, Sarah Kelly, founder of the UK’s Neuromuscular Centre for muscular dystrophy and Vivienne Faull, the first woman to become Dean of an English Cathedral.
More information available from www.queens.cheshire.sch.uk
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