Move over Worthy Farm!
Students and staff in Dagenham held their own Glastonbury-style festival last week.
Sydney Russell School in Parsloes Avenue, kicked off four days of dance, music and speeches showcasing pupils’ talents.
‘Glasto’ involved daily half-hour performances ranging from ukulele songs to talks on the importance of roast dinners.
A spectacular finale ushered the school in Parsloes Avenue into half term, where a crowd decked out in house colours enjoyed a face painting stall, photo booth and staff flash mob.
“We’ve all been very excited about the school’s very own version of Glastonbury festival and hope that it can become an annual event,” said principal Janis Davis.
The event was a great opportunity for students to widen their cultural horizons and interests, she added.
Aspiring media moguls used drones and video cameras to capture the festivities on the school’s news channel, SYDTY.
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