13 poignant photos as head of music takes a bow at Clounagh Junior High's carol service in Portadown

There was added poignancy as Clounagh Junior High School held its annual carol service in St Marks Church, Portadown.

Colin Slaine, head of music at the school, is retiring in June and Tuesday (December 16) was his final carol service – his first being back in 1989. The church was packed with pupils, families, and staff for an evening of music and reflection ahead of the Christmas break.

Photographer Tony Hendron went along and captured these images from the special event.

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Audience members who attended the carol service. PT51-207. Photo: TONY HENDRON

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Members of the school community who enjoyed the carol service. PT51-208. Photo: TONY HENDRON

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Young musicians performing at the carol service. PT51-204. Photo: TONY HENDRON

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A section of the school choir pictured before the carol service on Tuesday night. PT51-206. Photo: TONY HENDRON

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