Pupils get into the festive spirit with tea dance

A centenarian was amongst those thrilled by youngsters hosting a festive spectacular at their school.
By The Newsroom
Published 1st Dec 2015, 19:00 BST
South Shore Academy hosting a Christmas Tea Dance for residents from nearby rest homes The BluebirdsSouth Shore Academy hosting a Christmas Tea Dance for residents from nearby rest homes The Bluebirds
South Shore Academy hosting a Christmas Tea Dance for residents from nearby rest homes The Bluebirds

Dorothy Kirkman, 104, enjoyed nostalgia-inducing classics from gorgeous vintage singing trio The Bluebirds, pulled crackers with pupils, and tucked into a smorgasbord of sandwiches and mince pies.

She was one of 80 people attending South Shore Academy in St Annes Road from nearby care homes for a Christmas Tea Dance late last week.

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The second annual event, which saw around 15 Year 11 prefects compereing, dishing up food, acting as bingo callers, and dancing with their guests, was hailed a success by the school’s services co-ordinator.

South Shore Academy hosting a Christmas Tea Dance for residents from nearby rest homes The BluebirdsSouth Shore Academy hosting a Christmas Tea Dance for residents from nearby rest homes The Bluebirds
South Shore Academy hosting a Christmas Tea Dance for residents from nearby rest homes The Bluebirds

David Milroy said: “It went really well. It was excellent. Supporting the community as well as being a school is something we are striving to do. It’s something we feel very strongly about.

“It wasn’t the normal school day for the students and they really enjoyed it.”