WINCHESTER children have been getting into the Christmas spirit early this year as they embarked on something a little different.

Pupils at Oliver’s Battery Primary School assembled together to record their first ever Christmas CD.

A professional recording company helped the children, giving each one of them an opportunity to sing on the record.

The children recorded several of their favourite carols as well as some more modern versions including the lesser known Rocking Around the Shops.

Assisted my music teacher, Jonathan Upfold, the children gathered together in the main hall to give their special renditions to kick off the festivities.