Govia Thameslink Railway has announced that Horsham schoolchildren have filled their local station with Christmas cheer.

Pupils from the Queen Elizabeth II Silver Jubilee School sang their hearts out for their families, station staff and rail users with carols yesterday, Monday 9th December 2019.

The children, who have severe and/or multiple learning difficulties or complex needs, also created decorations for a giant Christmas tree at the ticket gates.

The jungle-themed piano was also decorated by Queen Elizabeth II Silver Jubilee School.

What did the officials say?

Class Teacher and Music Coordinator Rosie Huggett said:

“The children were very excited to come along to the station to sing carols. It’s a great place for us to sing because of all the people coming through. We’re very grateful to Southern for hosting us.”

Grandfather John Milborrow, who proudly watched his granddaughter sing, said:

“It’s a great idea to have the carol singing at the station; it creates such a lovely atmosphere. It’s a wonderful school.”

Rowena Tyler, Sussex Community Rail Partnership Line officer for the Arun Valley Line, has facilitated the school’s activities at the station. She said:

“It’s marvellous to have the carols here. The tree was provided by the Aldingbourne Trust and Southern staff decorated it with decorations made by the schoolchildren. The staff at Horsham are so good and get so involved in community activities.”

Station Manager Sue Litterick added:

“The singing has been so lovely. It’s brightened the day of people passing through the station. We have a wonderful rapport with the school and staff enjoy getting involved in the community activities.”

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