Year 6 pupils perform Oliver in their end of year play
"Everyone has said it's quite amazing," 10 year old Lacey tells me, who plays Nancy. As year 6 pupils prepare for life beyond primary school, they have been performing their end of year play - Oliver.
I ask if she gets nervous, "You have lots of people staring at you, and it feels overwhelming - but when you get through it you feel so happy you've done it."
Lacey as Nancy (red dress)
Along with the rest of the year, Lacey takes to the stage for a final rehearsal. Oliver does the line we all know; "Please Sir, can I have some more?"
For the next 20 minutes I'm treated to a few key scenes, with lots of singing and dancing. I can honestly say all the children are brilliant. When I catch a few of their eyes - they smile - clearly enjoying being on stage.
Rhoman as Oliver (in hat)
After I get to chat to Oliver, played by Rhoman , "It's quite fun to be on stage, I do like the song Consider Yourself."
So do I. And when the class sing it, I can't help but hum along.
11 year olds Leo (plays one of Fagin's pickpockets and the Constable) and Rhoman
Lucy (as Fagin) talks about how she deals with any nerves, "Once you get the first line down it's fine, we've rehearsed it so many times, we know what we're doing."
Alfie (Artful Dodger) says he's excited to be performing, I ask what it feels like when they get a big applause at the end, "Really proud," he replies. How wonderful.
Lucy (front left) and Alfie (top hat) performing alongside their fellow pupils
As the 26 children leave the hall for lessons before tonight's performance, year 6 teacher Megan Ashton gives them some words of encouragement.
And when the pupils have gone she says she's immensely proud of them, "Half way through the performance I tend to get a bit teary and emotional, then at the end I'm just beaming with pride for them.
"Buzzing to see them so happy and proud of themselves."
"There's so much for them to take on and remember," she continues, "And it looks very much like a professional performance that they've pulled off."
I couldn't agree more. What a lovely bunch of children, each I chatted to so engaging and full of confidence and excitement. Wishing them all the best in their move to secondary school.
Oh and for the rest of the day I catch myself singing a few of the Oliver songs (not as well as the pupils) - the sign of a great show!