Pipers Corner School Pupil wins Children’s BAFTA

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Pipers Corner School pupil holding Bafta AwardCongratulations to Year 5 pupil and talented actress Harley Riley (aka Harley Bird) who has won a prestigious Children's BAFTA in recognition of her work as the voice of Peppa in the popular children's animated series, "Peppa Pig".

Excitingly Harley is the youngest child ever to win a BAFTA Award which makes her achievement even more special! The announcement was made at the British Academy Children's Awards, which took place at the London Hilton on Sunday 27 November. Harley beat off stiff competition from three other well-known performers including Daniel Roche, who had been nominated for his performance in the title role of "Just William".

Of her achievements Harley said, "I really didn't think I was going to win so it was such a surprise when my name was read out. I love being the voice of Peppa, she's such a playful character and it's a really cool thing to be able to do."

Harley's classmates were delighted that she was able to bring the BAFTA award itself into school on Tuesday and had great fun seeing just how heavy it was!

Harley's English Teacher and Head of the Prep Department at Pipers Corner School, Mrs Doran, said "We are all tremendously proud of Harley. We have always known that she has major star quality and she is such a lovely little girl as well. It is a wonderful achievement for her and a great way to end 2011."

Harley (aged 9) has been the voice of Peppa for the last 3 and a half years and has also done a variety of other television work. This is not the first time that Harley has been recognised for her achievements, having previously played the lead role in short film "Blueberry" which won the Audience Award at the 2010 San Jose Short Film Festival.

Harley was not the only Pipers girl to have her achievements recognised at this year's awards. Pipers Alumni Ana Mulvoy Ten, who left Pipers Corner in 2007, currently stars as Amber Millington in Nickelodeon teen mystery drama "House of Anubis" which was nominated in the Best Drama category.

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