
Primary Music Leader at ConnectED Hub, Fellow of the College of Teachers #WeMusicTeachers
South East, England
Joined November 2018
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FS were cutting & sticking pictures of instruments to make patterns and then performing their compositions this afternoon during free flow. They recalled the names of the percussion instruments and could play loudly, quietly, quickly and slowly. 🥁
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@MusicatMalling are delighted to be part of this national scheme next week. Every pound raised is matched and will help support our outreach and inclusion programme that brings outstanding musicians into the ❤️ of the community!
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@BigGive @west_malling @ShopWestMalling @musicatkcmtw @FolkestoneNew @Sevenoaks_Music @KentMusic @KentartsW @spadeworkoffham
#ArtsForImpact #outreach #education #MusicEducation #Inclusion
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Creative subjects are disappearing from our schools because of the EBacc. The Curriculum and Assessment Review must not miss the opportunity to give every child access to music and arts education.
Read our open letter in today's Times, signed by 700+ people 👇
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Did you know that...
🎵 Music reduces stress & anxiety by lowering cortisol levels.
🎵 Singing boosts mood & social connection.
🎵 Playing an instrument improves focus & emotional wellbeing.
This #ChildrensMentalHealthWeek let’s use music to support young minds! @Place2Be
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LKS2 are busy learning their songs with Mr Lock ready for their production next term.
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Excited to be heading to this!
The Royal Albert Hall ✅
Catherine Tate ✅
Some terrifying monsters! ✅
It can only be the #DoctorWho Prom 🎶
🎧 Listen worldwide on BBC Sounds from 7PM BST
Recorded for future broadcast on BBC TV.
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🎉 Announcing the Kent & Medway Schools Conference 2024! 🎶 Diverse sessions for educators and FREE tickets for schools in Kent & Medway! Enhance your teaching skills and network with peers. Get your tickets now: schools.kent-music.com/home/…
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78% of young people associate music with happiness...really interesting report from @youthmusic Music so vital to so many people. It needs nurturing at a grass roots level. Music@Malling are doing their bit! @KentCommunity @ace_national @WildKatPR
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RIP John Mayall (1933-2024), an inspiring performer who played a huge role in bringing British blues to the world.
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Britain behind Europe in arts funding and education, ‘crisis’ report shows No surprises here. Grim reading though. “Let them eat cake” approach of last government has taken its toll. theguardian.com/culture/arti…
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We loved it! Thank you!
Today over 600 Medway children experienced live orchestral music. Thank you so much to @tg_tsh , @NEUnion Medway Branch, The Central Theatre & most importantly @CRSOOrchestra for making that possible.
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Thank you to all those who put hours of effort into the fantastic Primary Music Concert yesterday. It really was magnificent!!
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The Friends of Medway Towns Music Centre are delighted to renew their Ensemble Scholarship scheme for ten new applicants from September! The scholarship will pay your Centre membership fees for a year. To apply or find out more, please email the team on [email protected]
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Fabulous illustration by our resident artist Giles Whithead of Bach for Schools. @EnsembleByron @WestMallingCEP @TMBC_Kent @west_malling Bringing Bach to a new generation! The kids loved it!


































