Intent
It is our aim that all children at Senacre Wood Primary School experience a high-quality, inspiring music education which instils a life-long enjoyment and appreciation for music. We hope to further the children’s creativity and explore their talents, developing our school values and attributes such as: curiosity, independence, innovation, reflection, resilience and collaboration. We are committed to providing all children with learning opportunities and enrichments in music and we deliver a broad music curriculum, underpinned by the Model Music Curriculum (DFE 2021) as the basis for content and expectation to fulfil the requirements of the National Curriculum and the National Plan for Music Education.
At Senacre Wood Primary School, we want our pupils to receive a music education which engages and inspires them to develop a curiosity and love of music, enjoying all that music has to offer. Through weekly specialist teaching, the children will experience full coverage of the National Music Curriculum and Foundation Stage Framework, learning key aspects of music in both discrete learning and cross-curricular links. We aim to ensure that all pupils in EYFS, KS1 and KS2 are given great opportunities to listen, sing, play, perform, compose and evaluate in their music lessons as well as developing a widening repertoire of music. We are committed to ensuring children understand the value and importance of music in the wider community, and are able to use their musical skills, knowledge, and experiences to involve themselves in music in a variety of different contexts.
For details of how we implement this within our school and how we measure the impact, please read our Music policy.
Music Mark Award
We are proud to have received our Music Mark award in November 2024 and to be recognised for delivering high-quality music education at Senacre Wood Primary School.
Kent Music would like to celebrate the value that Senacre Wood Primary School places on music by inviting us to become a Music Mark School. We have been recognised for our strong curriculum, good extra-curricular activities and engagement with the hub and CPD.
From percussion instruments to ukuleles, playing of instruments is a key focus for each year group at Senacre Wood Primary School to help develop musicianship skills, experiment with producing different sounds and build their confidence when composing and performing in a supportive environment. We endeavour to ensure that children have the opportunity to learn a range of musical instruments with a focus in KS2 on whole class instrumental teaching by our specialist music teacher.
· Year 3- Ocarinas
· Year 4- Recorders
· Year 5- Keyboards
Choir
After attending many enjoyable Young Voices concerts at the O2 in the past, we are very excited to have booked yet again to take part with the choir on Wednesday 22ndJanuary 2025 . The choir will be working hard every Monday after school to learn the repertoire for our concert. They will also be preparing songs for their Christmas performances this term including our annual church service on Tuesday 10th December 2024 and a sing along with the residents of our local care home.
After School Music Club
At Music Club we love to explore the world of music! Children from years 3-6 come together every Wednesday after school with Mrs Cripps to sing, play instruments and enjoy making music in a small ensemble. Our music club encourages collaborative music-making for mixed instruments and abilities with many opportunities to compose, improvise and perform in a fun and supportive environment. We celebrate the history of music, exploring different cultures, genres and traditions embracing a wider range of styles with pupils own preferences for music shared and encouraged.
Lunchtime Music Clubs
Music lunchtime clubs are provided throughout the year to concentrate on more able and talented musicians working towards a small group performance on a particular instrument such as ukulele, keyboard or recorder.
Rocksteady is the UK’s leading provider of rock and pop lessons for primary school children and we’re proud that their fun, inclusive band lessons take place at our school. As well as teaching new musical skills through contemporary rock and pop songs, Rocksteady has a proven significant, positive impact on wellbeing, confidence and life skills. Recently they were awarded ‘Schools Wellbeing Resource of the Year’ at the Education Today awards, for their work inspiring children through music.
Here’s some more information about what your child could experience:
- Lessons are held during the school day. There’s no experience necessary and all instruments are provided, so it’s totally inclusive and accessible for all.
- Your child can choose from drums, vocals, keyboard or electric guitar (subject to availability). They’ll join their bandmates for a weekly 30-minute lesson, where together they’ll learn some of their favourite songs, developing up to 300 musical skills along the way.
- Children progress through a 300-skill curriculum learning band, performance and instrument skills and work towards the official Rocksteady Ofqual-regulated, exam-free music qualification, accredited by Trinity College London.
- Our experienced band leaders will guide and inspire your child to progress their musical skills at your child’s own pace, ensuring they enjoy the journey.
- You will be able to follow your child’s progress through your own online via the Rocksteady Parent Timeline as well as seeing how far your child has come when they perform in their termly concert.
- Your child will become either a Mini Rocker (Reception to Year 2), Rock Hero (Year 3 and Year 4) or a Rock Icon (Year 5 and Year 6).
Places are offered on a first come, first served basis. Selecting different instrument options will also give you the best chance of getting a place. To secure your child’s spot in the band or find out more, please visit www.rocksteadymusicschool.com or call 0330 113 0330.