Lanarkshire school pupils have a busy time before festive break

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Pupils at a Lanarkshire school were having a busy time before their Christmas break. Trinity High teenagers in Rutherglen were taking part in everything from pantomimes to health days prior to the school holidays.

One of the most popular events on the school calendar was the Christmas Concert, called Step (Back) Into Christmas and their pantomime; “Happily Ever After…?The Lanarkshire Live app is available to download now.

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