Summer Term 2024 – Primary Schools Newsletter
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BRIGHTER SOUNDS 2024 – FAIRFIELD HALLS
On 26 & 27 March, 1,150 children and young people from Wandsworth Schools and the Wandsworth Music Academy performed in front of sold out audiences at Fairfield Halls, Croydon.
PERFORMANCE OPPORTUNTIES 2024-2025
We have an exciting array of performance opportunities for your school to get involved in next year!
Mayor of Wandsworth Charity Carol Concert – Monday 2nd December 2024
Schools are invited to put forward individual Christmas/seasonal items for this concert, for example a school choir, band or orchestra.
Mayor of Wandsworth Charity Gala Concert – Tuesday 11th February 2025
Schools are invited to put forward individual items for this concert. Due to the size of the stage, smaller scale items (e.g. choirs, chamber ensembles etc) would be more appropriate.
MASSED PRIMARY CHOIR EVENTS
Primary schools can apply to take part in the Autumn and Spring Term vocal projects which culminate in performances at Fairfield Halls in December 2024 and the Royal Albert Hall in March 2025!
- Winter Sounds (Y3/4): 10 & 11 Dec 2024, Fairfield Halls
- Brighter Sounds (Y5/6): 31 Mar 2025, Royal Albert Hall
For more information on how to get involved please email dhuie@wandsworthmusic.co.uk (deadline to apply is 21st June).
SCHOOL MUSIC DEVELOPMENT PLANS….DON’T KNOW WHERE TO START..?
The DfE expect all schools to publish a summary of their school music development plan (SMDP) on their school website before the start of the 2024/25 academic year.
Don’t know where to start…? We can help you!
Wandsworth Music has created a simple online self-assessment tool, that upon completion will generate a template SMDP that schools can use.
For further supporting information please visit our website: www.wandsworthmusic.co.uk/schools/audit/
ACTIVATE YOUR FREE MUSIC MARK SCHOOLS MEMBERSHIP!
Complete the Music Self-Evaluation Audit and receive FREE Music Mark schools’ membership (worth c.£100)!
- Access to free online CPD and training events
- Use of the Music Mark school logo on your school website and other media.
- Access to online resources to support the delivery of music in your school
CPD & NETWORKING
The final primary music network meeting of this year will be held on Thursday 4 July 2024, 4.30-6pm.
The session will support schools with school music development plans. Music Leads will have the opportunity to explore SMDP in depth and have the opportunity to draft/ review and share best practice around formulating a bespoke plan for your school.
Save the dates!
The 2024-25 primary music network meetings
will be held on:
Autumn 2024: Thursday 10th October 2024
Spring 2025: Thursday 30th January 2025
Summer 2025: Thursday 22nd May 2025
SCHOOL MUSIC PROGRAMMES & SUPPORT 2024-25
Wandsworth Music is committed to having a positive relationship with all schools and we would encourage you to look at the opportunities that we offer. Working in partnership with you, we can help to unlock the musical potential of your pupils; helping to develop their musical knowledge and understanding, increasing confidence and self-esteem, and supporting improved mental health and wellbeing.
If you would like to discuss any part of your music provision or have any questions regarding the model music curriculum, national plan for music, or anything else then please do not hesitate to get in touch with us by email: info@wandsworthmusic.co.uk
Full information about our programmes and support packages for schools can be found at https://wandsworthmusic.co.uk/schools/sla/
SLA PROGRAMMES BOOKING 24-25
If you have not yet completed the programme booking form for 2024-25 please click below.
WANDSWORTH MUSIC ACADEMY – PROGRESSION PATHWAYS
Progression Pathways
All children should have the opportunity to develop and progress their musical interests and talent as far as they would like, including into specialist opportunities, higher education or future employment.
Wandsworth Music Academy
The Wandsworth Music Academy offers numerous diverse bands, orchestras, choirs and ensembles, providing all children with the opportunity to progress on their musical journey.
We are currently offering places at the Junior and Senior Academy for September and would encourage you to share these opportunities with parents and pupils. Please visit our website for further information.
Lessons in schools
Wandsworth Music provides individual, or small group lessons on any musical instrument. Lessons take place at the school, during the school day, and are mostly paid for by the parents. We take care of all the administration; including communications with parents, billing, and instrument hire.
If you would like to offer these lessons in your school please contact info@wandsworthmusic.co.uk for more information.
SCHOLARSHIP FUND
Wandsworth Music works in partnership with several Trusts and Foundations to provide scholarships and bursaries for children and young people in challenging circumstances, or in need of financial support.
Scholarships provide up to 4 years’ worth of funding (total value in excess of £3,500) for children to attend the Wandsworth Music Academy.
For more information on how to apply please visit – www.wandsworthmusic.co.uk/scholarships
YEAR 6 YOUTH VOICE SURVEY – WHAT MUSIC MEANS TO YOU
We are asking for young people to share their musical tastes and interests, which will help us shape the future of Wandsworth Music and plan upcoming opportunities.
This is the second time running this survey and we would love to know what your students think! Last year, in collaboration with neighbouring boroughs, we received almost 10,000 responses across SW London!
Please encourage your Year 6 pupils to complete the survey by Friday 21st June 2024.
Where possible we would encourage Year 6 children to complete the survey in class with their teacher (recommended for best data). If this is not possible, please could it be shared with parents for children to complete at home. It will only take 5mins to complete.
