AN X-FACTOR star helped end pupils end the year on a high note at their carol concert.

Monica Michael, from Enfield, visited St Andrew the Apostle School, in New Southgate, last Wednesday (December 16).

She appeared as guest of honour, and praised students for their performances.

She told them: “I was ripped down in front of millions of people last year and then I came back this year – so my motto is don’t give up. When something doesn’t go to as planned, don’t get disheartened.”

The week also saw pupils take part in carol singing at Autumn Gardens retirement home in Southgate, as well as a visit to Enfield food bank to donate Christmas hampers.