On Wednesday evening, Norwich High School for Girls students welcomed a very special guest to their weekly orchestra rehearsal.
The guest of honour was Robert, a resident of neighbouring Chiswick House Care Home, who turned 101 on Monday!
Robert was invited to hear the orchestra rehearse over tea and cake in Eaton Grove Hall. The rehearsal kicked off with a special rendition of ‘Happy Birthday’ to mark Robert’s milestone birthday.
A keen musician himself, Robert followed along with the sheet music and brought his violin, which was tuned by Deputy Head Girl, Nora Rechel.
Kate Moore, Activities Coordinator at Chiswick House, commented: “Robert feels that his visit to the school was very motivating and inspiring. He now has a reason to pick up his violin and work towards playing this new piece of music. These little visits are a positive action and this time it was lovely to see the smile on Robert’s face when he was conducting the students.”