FROM joke-telling to guitar solos, children from Chew Magna Primary School near Bristol proved they really did have talent at their school’s showcase on Thursday, January 29.

Across 21 acts, pupils from all year groups stepped into the spotlight to share their skills. Performances included instrumental pieces, storytelling, dance, poetry readings and even some impressive diablo tricks, creating a vibrant and varied programme for classmates and staff.

Zoe Abbott, assistant headteacher, said: “It was a lovely event that the audience really enjoyed. The children all performed with such confidence and we were so impressed by the range of talent demonstrated by our performers.”

Elsewhere pupils were praised for their recent performance, not on stage, but in the swimming pool.

A spokesperson said: “Well done the children who represented CMPS on Tuesday, February 10, at the Schools Swimming Gala at Keynsham Leisure Centre. Miss Clarke said they were brilliant, tried their hardest and were excellent envoys for CMPS!”

Thanks were expressed to Miss Clarke and Mrs Langdon for looking after them and to all of the parents who helped out with lifts.

Chew Magna Primary School is a member of The Partnership Trust, a Multi-Academy Trust of 17 schools in B&NES and Somerset.

A school spokesperson said: “There has been a school here for the past three centuries and the present buildings have been in use for over 100 years. During this time, various key modernisations and improvements have taken place to ensure that the school is able to deliver an ambitious, forward-looking curriculum in attractive, well -maintained surroundings.

“We have made the best use of the space we have to enhance learning. We have a well -used playground and a wonderful school field.

“Our school will provide a broad range of opportunities for everyone to flourish within a community that is happy, vibrant and inspiring.”