Music is an integral part of life at Spa School and all pupils have regular opportunities to participate in musical activities and learning. Pupils learn the interrelated music skills through topic-based lessons. The lessons are practical-based and include opportunities to learn instruments and regularly perform. The integral nature of music in our school creates an engaging, happy and supportive environment for our pupils at all ages encouraging our pupils to grow, learn and thrive at every level.
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taking turns
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working as part of a group
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asking for help
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interacting safely in the community.
Learning to learn in music
Our pupils learn music through play and song. Our students sing, create and compose through musical exploration. It is embedded through weekly music lessons as well as classroom activities and The Happiness Project. The dimensions of music are explicitly taught through our weekly music lessons where our pupils have the opportunity to learn to play instruments, use body percussion and musical movement.
Learning together in music
Pupils build on prior knowledge to learn to play instruments from different instrument groups. They also learn to compose and read music using different forms of musical notation and start to link these to the instruments they play. Pupils’ musical journeys broaden and they begin to experience music from a wider range of genres, styles and countries. As well as weekly music lessons, and the Happiness Project we have
Learning for the future in music
In the Learning for the Future curriculum, students learn the importance of sound and silence. Students develop their technique on different instruments and learn how the elements of music are applied in various situations. Students begin to learn about ensembles and the importance of playing together as a group. Our pupils have opportunities to learn music technology through websites and Apps in order to compose and create. They are encouraged to take on a more leading role and begin to analyse music to a deeper level sharing their personal views and comprehending its parts. Students in KS3 participate in weekly music lessons as well as the opportunity to join Singing club for Special Interests.
