On Wednesday 19th October 2005, 10A1 and 10A2 went to Queen's Film Theatre to see a special showing of the brilliant French film "Les Choristes", (The Chorus).

Set in 1949, it is the story of Clement Mattieu who is hired to teach at a school that rehabilitates young boys. Fond de L'Etang is a nasty place, a boarding school for "difficult" children. It is run by an incredibly strict headmaster who punishes the boys for breaking even the smallest rule. Monsieur Mattieu teaches the boys to sing and to work together as a team in a choir, and little by little the boys gain a sense of purpose in a senseless school. Their dignity is restored and a new world of possibilities is opened up to them.

In the end, the film reminds the audience of one simple but worthwhile lesson, that every teacher knows - one person CAN make a difference!

We would recommend this film to all our pupils and parents. Les Choristes received several nominations for best foreign language film and can be found in all good DVD rental shops.