Lanark pupils welcome Stomp creator for music celebration

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Lanark schoolchildren formed a perfect percussion partnership as they celebrated the success of a South Lanarkshire-wide project helping youngsters to better understand diversity in their communities.Pupils at Lanark Primary teamed up with musician and choreographer Carl Smith, one of the creators of West End and Broadway show Stomp, to create their own mini-musical using percussion made by their bodies and household objects including bins, brushes and wooden spoons.It focused on how people can achieve more when they work together, and was part of the school’s work with anti-sectarianism charity Nil by Mouth which has seen pupils take part in their United Against Division workshops.The Lanarkshire Live app is available to download now.

Get all the news from your area – as well as features, entertainment, sport and the latest on Lanarkshire’s recovery from the coronavirus pandemic – straight to your fingertips, 24/7.The free download features the latest breaking news and exclusive stories, and allows you to customise your page to the sections that matter most to you.Head to the App Store and never miss a beat in Lanarkshire - iOS - Android The charity’s programme is available free to every school in the council area thanks to Scottish Government funding – and more than 1000 young people from 20 schools have taken part during the past year.Workshop sessions explore identity and the consequences of prejudice on individuals and communities.Lanark Primary head teacher Farah Crook said: “The children really loved having the opportunity to work with Nil by Mouth.

It really reinforced the message that we can achieve great things when we work together as a team and a community.”The pupils were joined for their special