On Thursday we had our Easter Service. The children helped us to think about the real meaning of Easter through songs and readings. Yr.5 accompanied songs with their amazing djembe drumming, there were beautiful harmonies and solos from several of the children and some excellent dancing from KS1 and Yr.3. Thank you to Mrs Brookes who worked … Continue reading
Earlier this week St Mary’s School invited our Year 4 to watch their Year 4s perform the Wizard of Oz at the Leas Cliff Hall, so this afternoon we went to enjoy the show. The children enjoyed watching the performance and behaved very well, sitting extremely quietly and being supportive of the cast.
This afternoon Year 4 went to a singing get together with other schools at the Harvey Grammar School. The children walked very nicely to this event stopping off at the park for a picnic lunch and play. When we arrived, we sang several fun songs together as a whole choir, as well as performing a piece individually … Continue reading
Today Year 4 held a very successful Mother’s Day tea with help from members of the PTFA. The children entertained their guests with some class songs and other singing, dancing, magic, poetry and card tricks along with the playing of a variety of musical instruments. Each act was introduced by some great compères. A huge … Continue reading
At the end of last term, KS2 were fortunate enough to have workshop from Sacconi. They looked at the instruments in the quartet and how each one was played. They also listened to several pieces of classical music and discussed what images the music put into their minds. Some children even got the chance to become conductors … Continue reading
Today the school choir went to the O2 to participate in the singing event Young Voices. They sang a variety of amazing songs and medleys with actions and dancing. The children were part of a choir that was 7705 voices strong, they sang along with Natalie Williams, Alfie Sheard and The M4GNETS and enjoyed the … Continue reading
What a lovely way to finish the term. During the service the children reminded us of the true meaning of Christmas through a variety of songs, readings, prayers and a tableaux of the nativity. The singing was amazing from everyone and there were some brilliant soloists in each year group. The readings were clear and … Continue reading
Year 4 and 5 were lucky enough to be asked to sing 3 songs at this years Folkestone Symphony Family Christmas Concert. The setting, the Saga Pavilion, was amazing with lots of sparkly lights! There was a full orchestra who played classical pieces as well as carols. The Conductor was Rupert Bond who told funny jokes … Continue reading
This evening most of Year 4 went to help out with the opening of the first door on Folkestone’s Living Advent calendar. The children did a fantastic job dressed as Santa’s elves when they burst out of door 1 and danced to Rocking Reindeer, thanks James for teaching them the dance. Santa then appeared on … Continue reading
This morning some of our violinists, clarinet players and guitarists shared what they have been learning in their music lessons. They showed skill and confidence performing to the whole school and some of their parents. Well done everyone! If you are interested in your child having additional music lessons with a specific instrument please come … Continue reading
This morning we had Matt from Kent Community Cricket visit us to lead assembly. He talked about…
Over the last two weeks some of Yr.5 and Yr.6 have been working hard in…
This morning we had a visit from PC Pepper and PC Goldswain another handler with their police dogs. …
This evening we took forty children from Yr.1 and Yr.2 to Kids Planet. The children…
