The school has been told to close early for half term (Picture: Chetham’s School of Music)

Pupils sang the Oasis song ‘Don’t Look Back in Anger’ from behind the police cordon in Manchester.

In emotional footage, some of them wrapped their arms around one another as they sang the lyrics.

Chetham’s School of Music has been advised by police to shut early for half term and parents are currently collecting students from the site.

They had previously been restricted from entering and leaving. After a planned concert was cancelled, pupils decided to sing together in the courtyard instead.


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It was ‘a message of hope and support, from Chetham’s students and staff still inside the cordon,’ the school said.



The video was met with admiration from many on social media, with Andrew Benton describing it as ‘beautiful’.

Chloe-louise Izzo commented, ‘So proud to Manc,’ with Hazel Conde adding: ‘All for one and one for all we will stand together.’

Maxine Molin Rose posted: ‘Beautiful city with beautiful people.’

Don't look back in anger. A message of hope and support, from Chetham's students and staff still inside the cordon. https://t.co/C9wLHSnThv — Chetham's School (@Chethams) May 23, 2017

A spokesman for the school said that the students took it upon themselves to arrange the performance, after their usual afternoon concert was cancelled due to the police cordon.

They said: ‘It was a group decision, we wanted to come together as a school and show our support and optimism. Although the disaster has shaken our community, it has brought us together and made us stronger.’

Chetham’s School of Music shared the video, recorded by Amber Jordan, with the message: ‘Don’t look back in anger. A message of hope and support from our students still inside the cordon. Our hearts go out to all affected by last night’s events.’

A message from the headteacher added: ‘Our students and staff have been quite remarkable at this tragic time. Levels of cooperation, team spirit and a genuine care for the people of Manchester have been quite exceptional and I am so proud of each and every one.’

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