SELBORNE Primary School has gained musical success with the awarding of a Music Mark.

This award, for which the school was nominated by Hampshire Music Service, reflects the hard work and commitment of the school community towards music over the last five years.

Headteacher Claire Murphy said: “The award reflects the high quality of teaching and learning and the breadth of the curriculum that the children are provided with in music.

“The school is fortunate to have not only a choir and band at Key Stage 2, but also recorder club for Key Stage 1 children, Ocarina lessons in Key Stage 1, Steel Pans in Key Stage 2, Listen to Me lessons for Year 4 and 5 and peripatetic lessons for brass, woodwind and strings.

“These great opportunities would not be available without the talented Mrs Whitaker and the community’s great support at the annual FOSStival.

“Fundraising is so important to schools at this challenging time, the monies that we raise through our events such as fairs, quiz nights and FOSStival always provide the luxury ‘extras’ for the children.”