As familiar melodies fill the
Harrow Shenzhen auditorium once again
the House Music Singing Competition
celebrates its sixth anniversary.
At this milestone, we reflect:
beyond choosing a champion,
what has this six-year musical journey
truly given us?
Six Years in Review
Remember the very first competition back in 2020? Nervous hands, tentative voices, and stages brimming with budding potential.
Over the past six years, we have witnessed:
– Students’ growing in musicality, stagecraft, and dramatic expression
– Harrow values – “Courage, Honour, Humility, Fellowship” embodied through song and performance
– Each house’s unique cultural identity of each House strengthened through shared tradition
Perhaps this is the competition’s most enduring legacy.
HOUSE MUSIC
COMPETITION
This year’s theme – “Legends & Icons” – perfectly captures that journey, as each House writes its own legend through music.
This Is How They Defined “Legend”
Curie House
Don’t Look Back in Anger & Stronger
A medley of grace and grit, rising above adversity
Song Qing Ling House
Medley
A musical timeline honouring pop classics across generations
Deng Xiao Ping House
I’m Still Standing
A powerful statement of endurance and comeback
Churchill House
Who Says
An anthem of self-belief and resilience
✦+
✦+
Lyon House
What Makes You Beautiful
A fresh, youthful tribute redefining modern iconism
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Attenborough House
Dancing Queen
A vibrant disco revival celebrating timeless joy
And the Winners Are…
After a series of spirited performances,
this year’s results are as follows:
Third place
Deng Xiao Ping House
Champion
Song Qing Ling House
Second place
Churchill House
Beyond the Trophy: Moments
That Outshone the Competition
– Cross-year collaboration – older students guiding the younger ones
– Voluntary extra rehearsals – true teamwork in action
– Bold reinterpretations of classics – creativity and courage on stage
These moments capture the ethos of Holistic education and true spirit of the Houses.
As the final note fades, we’re already
looking forward to next year’s stage.
Here, it’s not just about who wins –
it’s about every student composing
their own growth story through music.
Harrow Shenzhen extends the warmest of welcomes to all prospective parents and pupils at its Open Events. You will have the chance to meet key staff, visit our outstanding facilities, interact with current pupils and see for yourselves just what makes our School so different.
