Overview of the term Children continue to get a balanced curriculum in which Music is taught to all children from Nursery to Year 6. There continues to be opportunities for children to extend their musical interest outside of the classroom.

Choir worked hard for their performance at Wembley. They were part of a large choir to sing as part of Young Voices. The children prepared the songs and dances and we were super proud of them. Thanks goes to our families for supporting us again – thank you!

We have also been treated to a super Spring Soiree from Year 3 and Year 4. The Spring Soiree is an opportunity for us to see what the children are getting up to as part of our Music Curriculum. Highlights included, 3 part singing, a variety of rounds and of course their unique Ukulele skills. Families enjoyed joining in with one of the final songs.

At our Easter Service, Year 6 performed Dona Nobis. It is a pentatonic piece with counter melodies. They worked hard and it was a pleasure to see how hard they have worked. Great job Year 6.

Musical Highlights this term

● Children showcasing their hard work and musical talents in singing assembly

● Music SL monitoring morning – planning upcoming diary, CPD and opportunities

● Choir trip to Wembley as part of Young Voices

● Weekly singing assembly – assisted and led by Music Pupil Leaders

● Musical extra-curricular clubs – Choir & Music leaders

● Spring Soiree – Year 3 and 4

● Year 6 singing Dona Nobis at Easter Service

Areas for growth over the next year

● Further develop musical subject knowledge with class teachers – CPD with Herts Music Service

● Build links with a ukulele group, ongoing

● Investigate performances during the school day that we could attend.

Overview of the term Children continue to grow with our Music Curriculum at Homerswood. Staff’s growing confidence can be seen and are supported but the subject leader when appropriate. We continue to adapt and grow the curriculum based on the Sing Up scheme.

Children continue to get a balanced curriculum in which Music is taught to all children from Nursery to Year 6. There continues to be opportunities for children to extend their musical interest outside of the classroom. For more information of what we do at Homerswood, please have a look at our Music Development Plan Summary which is on the website.

Musical Highlights this term

● Singing workshop for our choir with Welwyn Male Voice Choir

● Children showcasing their hard work and musical talents in singing assembly

● Music SL monitoring morning – gathering of pupil voice

● Choir performed at a number of events – WGC Male Voice Choir Christmas Concert, St John’s Christmas Fair, Homerswood Christmas Fair and Monks Walk Community Concert

● Weekly singing assembly – assisted and led by Music Pupil Leaders

● Musical extra-curricular clubs – Choir & Music leaders

● Musical Development Plan developed in line with national expectations for music and a summary shared on the website

Areas for growth over the next year

● Further develop musical subject knowledge with class teachers – CPD with Herts Music Service

● Build links with a ukulele group, ongoing