Enthusiastic musicians Larisa, Sebastienne, Noedy, Nosakhare, Zofia, Claudia and Daniel report on an amazing attempt to set a new world record at St Francis de Sales School.

On the afternoon of 18th March 2015, we took part in a Guinness World Record attempt called Sing Up.

In the morning, we had a practice to make sure the sound worked properly. Then Mr Floyd, our wonderful music teacher, said that we did really well, but we just had to sing up!

In the afternoon, we went outside into the playground and stood in rows. We sang ‘Sing me on a journey,’ which is a beautiful, peaceful song. “I felt very scared at the beginning because all the parents came,” said Nosakhare in Year 5.

Mr Floyd and the other teachers decided we should sing it one more time to make sure it was perfect. We started off really well and it became better and better. We sung our hearts out and our parents and teachers watched us. It was a great experience. Even people on the streets heard.

When we finished, the adults and children who had come to see us from other schools applauded louder than ever.

We found it very interesting and fun to sing. This is the first – and best – Guinness World Record attempt we have ever been in. This was a song to remember.

Zofia from Year 5 said: “I really enjoyed it and I think (hopefully) the others enjoyed it too.”

It was a great experience and all thanks to our passionate music teacher, Mr Floyd.