NI school staff form virtual choir to sing 'Lean on Me' to pupils in lockdown

The teachers formed a virtual choir to sing their version of the Bill Withers hit 'Lean on Me.'

The video also includes a touching message to pupils: "We hope you are all well and we miss seeing you in school.

"While you were enjoying a break from online learning last week, some members of the Rainey family recorded this message for you.

"We hope you enjoy it and that it makes you laugh. Remember though, your teachers are only ever an email away if you need us."

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