A school choir has hit the high note after being named the best in England in a singing contest.

Simply the best - St Philomena's School, Frinton, named the best in the BBC's Songs of Praise, Junior School Choir of the Year competition Picture: TERRY WEEDEN

Young singers at St Philomena's School in Frinton have been competing in the BBC's Songs of Praise, Junior School Choir of the Year competition.

After 130 schools were put forward to compete, St Philomena's has made it through to the last remaining six in the UK - and the only one selected in England.

Sally Vincent, music teacher, said top music correspondents from the BBC had visited the school to audition the youngsters.

If they make it through to the finals, they will be judged by the likes of Pete Waterman of ITV's Pop Idol and Carrie Grant, of BBC's Fame Academy.

The results will be announced on Friday, December 12.

Published Tuesday November 25, 2003

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