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Lesson from a superstar
POP sensation Jamelia was back on familiar territory today when she visited her old primary school to help pupils hit the high notes.
The Birmingham-born singer visited Brookfields Primary School, in Hingeston Street, Hockley, as part of the Big School Sing Up campaign.
The initiative aims to promote singing in school as a valuable learning tool.
Hundreds of schools across the country will be recording songs and sending them to participating radio stations where they will up uploaded to websites and played on air.
BRMB will be the nominated Birmingham station taking part.
Jamelia said: "Singing isn't just fun, it benefits kids in all sorts of ways.
"It's a real privilege to return to the place where I first found my voice.
"I would encourage all schools across the country to give their kids the chance of becoming radio stars."
* Further details about the campaign can be found at www.singup. org
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