Many young children get so much bad publicity these days, it’s time to sing their praises when they do well. Too often we put them down for sitting in front of computers and not being able to communicate, but this outstanding group of youngsters prove just how wrong we can be.

Ysgol Iau Llangennech have fought off stiff competition and won the junior school choir final on the prime time TV series Songs of Praise.

This just goes to prove that hard work, talent and commitment can bring people together, instil community spirit and bring the feeling of pride and a sense of achievement into the lives of so many. Their time, effort and dedication has certainly done them proud.

Their performance on the TV show was faultless, their voices blend together to make a magical sound for such a young group and I’m not ashamed to say that at one point I felt a lump in my throat.