Students at Isca Academy enjoyed a memorable visit from Canadian singer-songwriter Capri, who performed live and spoke openly about mental health, online safety, and the pressures young people face on social media.

The 21-year-old Billboard and iTunes-charting artist, currently based in Los Angeles, performed across three sessions, sharing her experiences with students across a range of year groups. Students responded with huge enthusiasm, enjoying the opportunity to receive free T-shirts, pose for photos, and have autographs signed.

Capri shared her personal experiences with mental health and body image, helping students understand that these challenges are faced by many young people and that support is always available. The sessions encouraged open conversations around wellbeing, respectful relationships, and safe, healthy use of social media.

Capri’s career has already seen her achieve millions of streams across platforms including Spotify, TikTok, and YouTube. She also holds a Guinness World Record for singing 76 national anthems in their host countries, in their native languages, in one year to raise money for orphaned and abandoned children, an achievement she completed at the age of 11. Her recent release Arcade reached number 17 on the Billboard charts.

The visit from Capri formed part of the school’s wider work supporting student wellbeing and digital awareness. As part of the Ted Wragg Trust, Isca Academy places a strong emphasis on helping students navigate the pressures of school and online life, with a dedicated pastoral and safeguarding team available to offer guidance and support. Specialist mental health staff regularly meet with students, while trained staff across the school ensure that every student has someone they can turn to.

Mrs Vicki Joyce, Headteacher at Isca Academy, said:

“It was a fantastic opportunity for our students to hear from Capri. Her performances were exciting and engaging, but just as importantly, her messages around mental health, social media and online pressures were incredibly powerful. Experiences like this help students see how learning connects to the wider world and show that education doesn’t stop at the classroom door.”

Moira Marder, CEO of the Ted Wragg Trust, said:

“Visits like this can have a real impact on young people. Hearing from someone who is willing to speak openly about creativity, wellbeing and the challenges of modern life helps students feel supported and understood, while also showing them the many different paths their interests and talents could lead to."