At St Michael’s we use Charanga, an award-winning primary music education programme, for lessons.THe children enjoy wide variety of music tuition. Djembe drums and Ukelele lessons take place weekly, delivered by specialist Music teachers from Lewisham Music Service. A few children also have guitar tuition, which is available in Key Stage 2 classes. Guitars can be loaned from Lewisham Music Service; contact the school office for more information.
St Michael’s is also fortunate to be part of the Primary Robins Project set up by Pimlico Opera. Each term the children have a new, specially prepared songbook of around 10 songs which are taught to them by Jack a singing teacher from Grange Park Opera.
Some children also take part in peripatetic drum lessons with DCP drumming – they are like mini rock stars!
Have a look at music – it’s just a shame the pictures don’t allow you to hear the sound.
Reception exploring rhythm, movement and sound.
They also explored Diwali celebrations, including music.
Nursery have had egg shaker and percussion sessions. You just have to dance too!
Year 5 are learning to play the Ukuele.
DCP drumming offer drumming lessons to the children. Please see their information below.
Every week of the school year, Jack from Pimlico Opera gives the Junior children a half-hour singing class.
Look at the concentration and smiles – music should be enjoyed.
The National Curriculum states that, a high-quality music education should engage and inspire pupils to develop a love of music and their talent as musicians, and so increase their self-confidence, creativity and sense of achievement.