STUDENTS at the Dean Academy had a chance to showcase their musical talents in front of staff and friends at an open mic session held at the school recently.

Many students from across the school turned out to support and be entertained by their talented friends.

Mrs Ellie O’Regan, a teacher of music at the school, said: “The Dean Sessions at the school are new and have been designed to encourage regular performances from our students.

“They take the lead in choosing what they perform and who they perform with. The first session was a fantastic start to our monthly programme and the support from the school community was overwhelming.

“We will be holding our next session soon with new performers and new pieces.

“Finlay in Year Nine wowed the crowds with his performance of Never Gonna Give You Up by Rick Astley and he is now considering his choice of song for the next open mic session.”