IN A continued effort to raise money to buy its own instruments, Ashwater Primary School Steel Band recently played in Holsworthy Square.

The entire school is involved with the band, led by teacher Christine March. Pupils have been learning to play for around 11 months during music lessons but improvements have been seen in all subjects.

Pupils have shown increased attention, concentration and team work.

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