Pupils of Totley Primary School at the World record attempt
Over a thousand school children from all over Sheffield gathered in the City’s Peace Gardens to sing ‘Head, Shoulders, Knees and Toes’ complete with actions for 5 minutes.
The UK wide event was held by the speech and language charity I CAN to mark their 10th year.
The turnout in Sheffield was the best in the country. Over a thousand 5 year olds contributed alongside their teachers, parents and carers.
Amongst the schools there was Totley Primary School who took 90 of their pupils along.
The headmaster Chris Totley said ‘“Communication skills are often something that we take for granted, however children suffering from communication difficulties often find school a real struggle. This event is a great way to raise the awareness of I CAN.’
One of the many children there was Mia Fowler, aged 5 ‘I had lots of fun, I want to do it again soon.’
Council leader, Paul Scriven was at the forefront of the event.
He said ‘I am delighted Sheffield has the largest outdoor event in the country. Sheffielders love rising to a challenge and this has certainly been proved here.”
The record, which needs to be vetted by the Guinness Book of World Records, will officially be for the largest conversation held in multiple venues. The success of the attempt will be announced in following weeks.
By Lauren Davies
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