On Tuesday 15th December, St. George’s held a talent show inviting all children to share their talents with the whole school. It was all houses competing against each other. Three finalists from all for four houses were chosen out of many so it was an honour to be picked.

After the terrifying auditions, three finalists from each house went into the hall to perform in front of everyone the next day. I, Gossip Girl, was buzzing with excitement and fear. I could not bear the thought of standing up in front of the whole school singing. Everyone stared up but it was now too late to back out so I had no choice but to get on with it. I talked with some of the other contestants and felt so relieved to know that I was not the only one that was so scared. Others were introduced and then performed, looking ever so confident with people clapping. Then came the word I was dreading… `My Name`. I reluctantly walked up to the stage and sang along to `Ed Sheeran`s-Photograph`, shaking like a crippled leaf. I finished the song and sat down quickly. I felt proud and surprisingly disappointed that I had already finished. The rest of the spectacular contestants performed at such a high level I felt like I was the worst, but I knew it took courage to do what I did. Once everybody had finished, the judges decided who the three winners were. After some discussion from the house captains and teachers three winners were announced. Unfortunately, I was not one of them but I tried and that was all that mattered! Written by Gossip girl.

First I entered St. Theresa talent auditions on Monday. I was extremely nervous. I only became nervous when I started, but once I was halfway through I really started to feel great. I didn’t get chosen 1st, 2nd or 3rd but my teacher was watching and she told me that the teachers had chosen a wildcard, me, to get through to the final. I was extremely excited, but I didn’t know if I had enough courage to go and perform in front of the WHOLE school. When I was waiting on the benches on Tuesday, I think I was more nervous than I’d ever been in my life. At one point, I was SO nervous, I felt like I was nearly going to go up to my teacher and say” I want to back out. I’m too nervous.” As I watched everyone perform, it just made me more nervous because it was approaching my turn. All the performers were A-MAZ-ING! When it was my turn, I took the stage. I was doing a dance, to a song called America. When I was dancing, I felt like I was doing it really well. After the judges made their decision, they announced the winners. My tummy was hurting so much. I didn’t know if I had any chance against these fabulous acts. They had to cut out 2nd place, because they were going to make three 3rd places, and one 1stplace. The first one they called out was myself ! I stood up but they called me up to the front. I was so overwhelmed that me, a wildcard, could win 3rd. My class was crazy when I walked in to the class. I felt really happy. Written by Nature girl.

When my name was called I felt a wave of nerves shower me… I stood up and introduced myself and what I was going to sing. I looked down and opened my mouth and started singing, breaking the silence in the room. As I was singing I felt like I was going to burst into tears for no apparent reason. When I slowly tilted my head up, I saw five hundred pairs of eyes staring at me and I started to get SUPER nervous… I felt like I was going to mess up, like say the wrong words or stop at the wrong times. I sang the last few words of the song and suddenly I heard people clapping and my friends cheering… I was never so happy to finish singing a song. When I sat down I felt happy and confident because I tackled my fear of stage fright…While the judges were discussing the winner, I sat talking to one of the other contestants (who was amazing) and comforting and supporting each other.When all the votes were in, they announced the people who came third place (since three people tied third there was no second place). I cannot tell you the names of the people but I can tell you there amazing talents: a guitarist (and singer) a dancer and a pianist. Then first place was about to be announced I had a feeling it just wasn’t going to be me… Then Mrs Hynes said dramatically “ The winner of St Georges got talent is … (me!)” When Mrs Hynes called out my name I asked myself “Did she really just call my name?!?” Then she beckoned me to come to the stage and Mrs Monaghan came to meet me. Sitting in front of me was the WHOLE SCHOOL staring at me with frightful anticipation. I started singing the song again and once I finished I felt I could achieve anything! When the talent show was over, my friends came running over to me and congratulated me (with LOADS of hugs)! Overall it was an amazing experience and an event I won’t ever forget! Written by Mrs. Creative.