It’s not often that an international rap star visits Stockland Green – but the former pupil Lady Sanity surprised students of her old school with an exclusive performance!
The acclaimed rapper – who wowed audiences across the world at the closing ceremony of the Commonwealth Games in Australia – took to the school stage to inspire a new generation and to share her happy memories of Stockland Green.
Lady Sanity, whose real name is Sherelle Robbins, is a former student at the school, which is now part of the respected Arthur Terry Learning Partnership (ATLP). During the rap star’s visit to Stockland Green she talked about her journey to musical fame in front of years 7,8 and 9.
Star visits Stockland Green
Birmingham artist of the year Sherelle described her happy memories of Stockland Green School and how the support and encouragement she had from staff set her on the road to success. As well as performing her latest track to an appreciative audience, she answered questions from enthusiastic and excited students and encouraged them to work hard and to show determination to achieve their dreams.
Sherelle told staff and students: “It’s great to be back at Stockland Green where I have so many happy memories. The friends I made here are still my friends now and inspired me to become successful.”
Sherelle is also a Music Technology graduate of De Monfort Univeristy Leicester (DMU). Her talent led to her being chosen to represent her home city of Birmingham in the handover ceremony of the 2018 Commonwealth Games. Her smash hit ‘Go the Distance’ tells the story of tackling challenges head on while staying true to yourself and the people around you.
Fan club
Assistant headteacher Lawrence Carey, said: “What a fantastic surprise for us all and enormous thanks to Sherelle – her stellar performance raised the roof on the school hall and really made the children’s day. With her positive experiences of school and impressive career, she is an excellent role model for these young people, demonstrating the rewards of talent, ambition and hard work .
“We hope she will return to Stockland Green as she has a real fan club here – students and staff alike!”
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“With her positive experiences of school and impressive career, she is an excellent role model for these young people, demonstrating the rewards of talent, ambition and hard work,”
– Lawrence Carey