Christmas Party Closes Generation Gap
St Brendan’s Catholic Sixth Form College in Brislington, Bristol
invited senior citizen’s from local neighbourhoods Keynsham,
Brislington, Bedminster, Knowle, Stockwood and slightly further afield
to a Christmas Party. Over eighty visitors came from churches, senior
citizens’ homes and as guests of the students and staff.
Students gave up their own time to prepare for the party. Lessons had finished earlier but they wished to make sure that everyone who came had a really good time.
A good time was what was being offered and the guests were soon showing fine Christmas spirit when they applauded a beautifully performed four part harmony of ‘Silent Night’ from the newly formed college choir led by Emma Kennet.
More carols followed interspersed with readings, prayers and poems. Students dressed in full waiter/waitress outfits were outstanding and made sure that everyone had what they needed – and still had the energy to pull a cracker. Many other students decided to add to the occasion by dressing-up, too – why should Santa’s elves have all the fun?
The entertainment literally kicked off with dance students performing the Lindi Hop a favourite of the 1950s, followed by the college’s soul band performing numbers including ‘Easy like Sunday Morning’.
Irish dancer Lauren McQuaid covered the floor with an energetic Riverdance routine, and Gary Rowland played the saw with a violin bow and encouraged audience participation with a few jokes.
The performances were rounded with Laura Carter singing popular songs ‘A Nightingale sang in Berkeley Square’ and ‘The White Cliffs of Dover’. After Father Christmas, aka Dominick Cullen, had delivered his presents, a few took to the dance floor for a waltz and a foxtrot which rounded off the afternoon perfectly.
One guest, a former student of St Brendan’s who left the college in 1950, wore his old school tie and brought a cufflink with the college crest; he donated this to the college - a special moment for the Principal. Derek Bodey, and the college ‘old boy’
It was difficult to tell who enjoyed the party most - guests or hosts - they all seemed to have had a brilliant time. Derek Bodey was delighted the afternoon had been a success. He said, “We enjoyed welcoming people from our surrounding communities and we hope to do so again in the future. It was so good to see the students involving themselves so much; it has been a tremendous way to round off the term.”
Geoff Collard
Useful URL : http://www.stbrn.ac.uk
Students gave up their own time to prepare for the party. Lessons had finished earlier but they wished to make sure that everyone who came had a really good time.
A good time was what was being offered and the guests were soon showing fine Christmas spirit when they applauded a beautifully performed four part harmony of ‘Silent Night’ from the newly formed college choir led by Emma Kennet.
More carols followed interspersed with readings, prayers and poems. Students dressed in full waiter/waitress outfits were outstanding and made sure that everyone had what they needed – and still had the energy to pull a cracker. Many other students decided to add to the occasion by dressing-up, too – why should Santa’s elves have all the fun?
The entertainment literally kicked off with dance students performing the Lindi Hop a favourite of the 1950s, followed by the college’s soul band performing numbers including ‘Easy like Sunday Morning’.
Irish dancer Lauren McQuaid covered the floor with an energetic Riverdance routine, and Gary Rowland played the saw with a violin bow and encouraged audience participation with a few jokes.
The performances were rounded with Laura Carter singing popular songs ‘A Nightingale sang in Berkeley Square’ and ‘The White Cliffs of Dover’. After Father Christmas, aka Dominick Cullen, had delivered his presents, a few took to the dance floor for a waltz and a foxtrot which rounded off the afternoon perfectly.
One guest, a former student of St Brendan’s who left the college in 1950, wore his old school tie and brought a cufflink with the college crest; he donated this to the college - a special moment for the Principal. Derek Bodey, and the college ‘old boy’
It was difficult to tell who enjoyed the party most - guests or hosts - they all seemed to have had a brilliant time. Derek Bodey was delighted the afternoon had been a success. He said, “We enjoyed welcoming people from our surrounding communities and we hope to do so again in the future. It was so good to see the students involving themselves so much; it has been a tremendous way to round off the term.”
Geoff Collard
Useful URL : http://www.stbrn.ac.uk
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