School pupils break world record in memory of Michael Jackson
By Dave Burke
dave.burke@essnmedia.co.uk
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TRIBUTE: The dance was performed on the day of Michael Jackson's funeral
Pupils at an Old Coulsdon school have paid tribute to Michael Jackson - by breaking a world record in his honour.
On the day of The King Of Pop's funeral, 376 staff and pupils at the Oasis Academy took part in the largest ever rendition of the dance to his track Thriller.
Although the record still has to be confirmed by the Guinness Book of Records, it should be a formality as the previous record was 242.
The record attempt was due to take place in the school playground but torrential rain meant it was moved to the school gym.
Ironically the record attempt was planned in May but after the superstar's death teachers decided this was the fitting time to perform it.
*For pictures of the pupils' record breaking dance see this Friday's Advertiser
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by Simone, Waddon
Saturday, July 11 2009, 3:15PM
“Well done to all the teachers and pupils who participated in the Thriller dance, especially my daughter Abbey and her best friend Nicole. I know that all concerned worked really hard and enjoyed the experience. Well done to Miss Vandeburgh and Mis Fisk who organsied the event, and well done to all the teachers and pupils who worked so hard to make it happen.
I am very proud of the accademy and the pupils and teachers. Well done!”
by knommy nuts, dingo
Friday, July 10 2009, 10:31AM
“Oh MJ is a lot of things but DUMB " not anon at all" thats a bit harsh”
by not anon at all..., Anon
Thursday, July 09 2009, 10:23PM
“People are so dumb!!!”
by anon, Anon
Thursday, July 09 2009, 10:20PM
“Michelle, Home
theres loads of Anons, what makes you think that just one person is anon....doh!!!”
by Another Anon, Anon
Thursday, July 09 2009, 9:03PM
“Michelle:
:( Meooooowwwwwww”