The importance of singing for young children has always been recognised at St Philomena’s. Singing together as a choir builds the St Philomena’s community, boosts individual confidence and supports social and emotional well-being. Music helps to accelerate brain development in the processing areas of speech, language and reading. It expands vocabulary, aids concentration, encourages the development of a child’s imagination and creativity and develops clearer speech.
At St Philomena’s we sing together as a whole School three times a week, and everyone is included.
We take great pride in our reputation for having an outstanding choir. Led by our choir mistress and vocal coach, they perform at numerous events throughout the year. The junior and senior choirs have made several television appearances, both for the BBC and ITV, and for many years they have won various Essex and Suffolk Music Festivals. They have also been invited to sing at Duxford War Museum in Cambridge, at Rotary Carol Concerts and many other local events. We regularly hold concerts for members of our own community, including invitations to specific events such as Jubilee and Coronation Concerts and the 80th Commemoration of the D-Day Landings in June 2024.
