Mere School Curriculum Statement
At Mere School we believe all our children have the right to succeed, to have high aspirations for their future lives and develop who they are in a respectful and caring environment. Our school ethos is firmly rooted in our school vision - 'We enjoy - we learn - we achieve'.
Music in class is taught by a music specialist - Megan Jennings. We are lucky to have an extensive supply of percussion instruments to enhance this provision.
The National Curriculum for music aims to ensure that all pupils:
By the end of each key stage, pupils are expected to know, apply and understand the matters, skills and processes specified in the relevant programme of study.
Subject content
Key Stage 1
Pupils should be taught to:
Key Stage 2
Pupils should be taught to sing and play musically with increasing confidence and control. They should develop an understanding of musical composition, organising and manipulating ideas within musical structures and reproducing sounds from aural memory.
Pupils should be taught to:
We offer the children many other musical experiences outside of the formal curriculum which include:
Recorder clubs
Recorder lessons for all year 3 children
Choir
Instrumental lessons - violin, keyboard, guitar, piano, keyboard, brass, drum, clarinet, saxophone, flute
Regular musical stage shows
Music weeks
Regular visits from performers and performance groups
Musical activities during multicultural events
Attending musical events in the community
Musical entertainment evening
Visits to London shows
Open afternoons.
We are proud to hold the Artsmark Gold Award in recognition of musical achievements.