Ebrington Primary School wins junior section of BBC NI School Choir of the Year
The final was broadcast from the Ulster Hall in Belfast on Sunday.
Sixty-two schools took part in the competition, with six schools making it to the final – three primary and three secondary schools.
The awards were presented by guest judge Carrie Grant, a vocal coach.
“We are so proud of the boys and girls at Ebrington,” said Rachel Stone, Ebrington Primary School’s conductor.
“I cannot say ‘well done’ enough – you are all amazing. This means the world to us.”
Thornhill College won BBC NI School Choir of the Year
The choirs taking part in the junior category final were: Macosquin Primary School, Macosquin; Ebrington Primary School, Derry, and Pond Park Primary School, Lisburn.
In the senior category competing in the final were: Dalriada School, Ballymoney; Thornhill College, Derry, and Carrickfergus Grammar, Carrickfergus.
Each choir performed two songs.
Thornhill College sang The Seal Lullaby and De Angelis.
Elizabeth Quigley, Thornhill College’s conductor said: “I am over the moon and so happy for the girls. They have worked so hard for this.
“They are a credit to themselves and the school.”
Pupils from Thornhill College for wild with excitement as school wins senior section of School Choir of the Year
