A Chester school choir will be competing in the Songs of Praise Junior School Choir of the Year competition next week (April 26).

The Queen’s Lower School choir is competing for the second year in a row in the televised competition.

Last year they lost out to Ysgol lol Morganwg school after a superb performance of Make Me a Channel of your Peace.

Girls from The Queen's School Young Voices choir prepare to compete in the Songs of Praise Junior School Choir of the Year

This year the televised performances took place at the Albert Hall, Nottingham, in March but the result is still top secret.

Headmistress of the Lower School Rachel Cookson said: “The girls had a fabulous time at the recording and just loved the drama and excitement of the whole thing. We are obviously aware of the result but have been sworn to secrecy until the competition is broadcast on April 26.”

“We hope that lots of local families tune in to see the performance – we are extremely proud of the choir and it is fabulous that Chester is being represented in this way on such a prestigious national stage.”