Bracknell

Bracknell Forest primary school children got together recently to perform the story of the Jungle Book through song.

Organised by Bracknell Forest Borough Council, the event took place at Garth Hill College's Wick Hill site, and activities included learning dance, African drumming, rhythm work and songs from the Jungle Book.

The workshops were delivered by teachers at Garth Hill College - Sharon Lloyd, Peter Collins and Louise Whiting.

The course was free for the children attending and was aimed at giving them a good time, encouraging them to express themselves through song. It took place during the whole weekend, building up to a final performance on the Sunday evening.

Cllr Mrs Jacqui Ryder, Mayor of the Borough of Bracknell Forest, attended the event during the evening. She said: "This was a spectacular performance with almost 50 children taking part from primary schools right across the borough. Considering they had only rehearsed the Jungle Book over the ten hour weekend course, they all did extremely well. It was a wonderful experience for them.

"All the children looked very happy on stage so they must have had fun whilst learning. All the parents seemed to have enjoyed the performance, I certainly did."

Bracknell Forest Borough Council