SCHOOL pupils made sure they hit the right notes last week as they travelled to Paris to take part in a commemorative concert marking the centenary of the Battle of the Somme.

More than 20 students at Kingham Hill School, aged 11 to 18, travelled to the Dernancourt Church to take part in a special concert that honoured the thousands of soldiers who gave their lives.

The school choir performed a range of songs including a new arrangement written by head of music, Dan Chambers which combined the two national anthems of France and Great Britain into a single piece.

Mr Chambers said: "It was great to see so many pupils taking the opportunity to learn more about the history of France during our trips to Bastille, Place de la Concord and the Palace of Versailles. Everyone was especially moved to have been asked to perform in memory of those who died serving their country."

Esther Savage, a Year 12 pupil, added: "The activities have been so diverse and yet there's not been a moment I haven't loved. Paris has been quite possibly the best trip I've been on at Kingham."

The choir were also invited to sing on the Videopolis stage at Disneyland Paris.

And for their final performance, they visited Jardin du Luxembourg where they sang for a number of impressed local residents and tourists.