Immanuel shortlisted for schools’ creative award

Over the past year, the school has presented five concerts and staged theatre productions, including of the musical Anastasia, apart from creative ventures that include an open mic night for students and an intergenerational singalong with grandparents of its preparatory school pupils.

While music GCSE entries have declined across the country, its own increased by 44 per cent this summer.

The college recently released a music video in support of Israel and the hostages, Habay’ta — There’s No Place Like Home.

The school’s director of music, Stephen Levey, said: “I was sent a cover of Habay'ta by friends in Israel who have children and grandchildren serving in the IDF.

“The song immediately resonated with me as it is all about Israel being the homeland of the Jewish people and the place where we feel at home. I was determined to do a cover of the song in school and this dream has now become a reality.”