Music

Our Whole School Music Overview

Our Music Policy

Music at Drighlington Primary School

At Drighlington Primary, we believe that music is an important part of every child’s development. Through music, children express themselves, build confidence and develop creativity. It plays a key role in supporting emotional wellbeing, communication and self-esteem.

We want our children to enjoy music, explore it and develop a lifelong appreciation for it. Whether they are singing, playing an instrument, composing or simply listening, we aim for every child to feel included and inspired.

“Music begins where the possibilities of language end.” – Jean Sibelius

What does music look like in our school?

Music is a vibrant and enjoyable part of school life at Drighlington. Children are introduced to music from Nursery and continue to build their skills and confidence as they move through the school.

In lessons, children learn about the key elements of music and begin to understand how music is created, performed and appreciated. They are given regular opportunities to sing, play instruments and compose their own pieces, developing both their skills and their creativity over time.

Composition is an important part of our curriculum, and children are encouraged to make their own musical choices based on their ideas, feelings and experiences. They also learn to listen carefully to different types of music, exploring a wide range of styles, cultures and time periods.

Each lesson builds on previous learning, with opportunities for retrieval and practice so that children can remember and develop their knowledge over time.

 

Performing and enrichment

Music at Drighlington goes beyond the classroom and is something we celebrate across the whole school.

Children regularly take part in performances, including:

  • Christmas carol concerts
  • End of year productions
  • Community events

These opportunities help children to build confidence, work as part of a team and experience the joy of performing in front of an audience.

We also provide opportunities for children to learn and play a range of instruments, including brass, helping them to develop new skills and discover their interests.

Weekly singing assemblies bring the school together and give children the chance to enjoy music as a shared experience.

 

Our aim

We want every child to:

  • Enjoy and feel confident in music
  • Develop their skills as a listener, performer and composer
  • Experience the joy of performing
  • Appreciate music from different cultures and traditions
  • Carry a love of music with them beyond primary school

 

How you can help your child at home

Partnerships with parents and carers is an important part of Drighlington Primary School.  Working closely with parents enables us to ensure parents feel confident that their child is safe, well looked and is receiving a high quality education during their school hours.  The links below offer a range of resources that may also be useful to families.

 

 

Places to visit 

Eureka, National Children's Museum, Halifax

 https://www.eureka.org.uk/

Bradford Science and Media Museum, Bradford City Centre 

https://www.scienceandmediamuseum.org.uk/

Further support and useful weblinks