Music News

Congratulations to all the pupils who took music exams last term. We are delighted with the results.

Name Instrument Result Prep Test

Luke H Singing Pass

Grade 1

Toby F Violin Pass

Dylan V Guitar Pass

Ethan A Piano Merit

Daniel C Guitar Merit

Joshua H Violin Merit

Benjy M Piano Merit

Sotaro T Violin Merit

Theo G Piano Distinction

Fabian H Piano Distinction

Ayan M Piano Distinction

Grade 2

Henry B Violin Pass

Rafferty C-D Cello Pass

Erik F Singing Pass

William M Clarinet Pass

Anthony N Clarinet Pass

Mathias P Violin Pass

Oscar H Singing Merit

Alexander D Piano Merit

Oscar S Piano Merit

Grade 3

Morgan D Alto Saxophone Merit

Grade 5

Colin C Cello Merit

Mrs Thornton, Lower Prep Music Coordinator

Advance Warning of Music Department Events in week commencing 15th May

Parents of children who take individual instrumental music or singing lessons with the Visiting Music Staff are warmly invited to attend their child’s lesson during the above week. This will give parents the opportunity to talk to their child’s teacher and discuss progress and any concerns. Parents will be asked to sign in on the sheet which will be placed inside the Auditorium doors and then make their way down to the music practice rooms where the staff will be on hand to direct them to the correct room.

The heats of the Upper Prep and Senior Young Musician Competition will take place during class Music lessons in the same week. All those pupils who take individual instrumental and/or singing lessons are encouraged to take part. Participants must be prepared to play their chosen piece to myself or Mrs Thornton during their class Music lesson. We will then select the best performances from each year group and invite those musicians to take part in the year group finals later in the term.

Mr Harris, Director of Music

Nursery News

In Nursery this week, the children have been focusing on British Values. They listened to the story of St George and the Dragon and coloured in their flags. In Science, they conducted a ‘make it rain,’ experiment, learning about what happens with the rain in the clouds.

The Red Group have been busy learning all about the letter sound ‘M’, learning the action for the sound and talking about things that start with ‘M’. They also enjoyed painting their own St George’s flag for our display. In their numeracy lesson, they focused on symmetry and have made some lovely butterflies to reflect their learning.

There has been a strong patriotic theme in PreNursery. They have been involved in making crowns, decorating bunting and making St George’s crosses.

Cake Competition Next Week

Please remember to bake a cake for our Coronation Cake Competition which is taking place next Friday 5th May.

Pupils can buy a slice of the cakes at morning break for 50p.