Some members of the Clounagh Junior High School Choir pictured before the school carol service. PT51-205.

placeholder image — Some members of the Clounagh Junior High School Choir pictured before the school carol service. PT51-205.

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

By The Newsroom

Published 18th Dec 2025, 11:01 GMT

Updated 18th Dec 2025, 11:01 GMT

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.

Clounagh Junior High School Choir singing at the carol service in St Mark's Church on Tuesday night. PT51-213.

13. Carol Service

Clounagh Junior High School Choir singing at the carol service in St Mark's Church on Tuesday night. PT51-213. Photo: TONY HENDRON