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08/05/24

The Year 5 and 1 children were very excited to learn how to make a fishtail braid today in hairdressing club! pic.twitter.com/qoGUAn4V0S

07/05/24

Year 6 Elder class made some wonderful Victorian style wooden cam toys! Great preparation for DT and woodwork at secondary school! pic.twitter.com/AkALwUDlLr

07/05/24

Elsie and Charlie, from Yew and Elder Class, are climbing Mount Snowdon at the end of May to raise money for charity. We are all rooting for you!Please follow the link to support:https://t.co/U0AxgMuyAr

03/05/24

Intense concentration when planting seeds in science this week...Sycamore Class are hoping that their seeds will sprout over the long weekend! They are really enjoying learning about how plants grow and develop. pic.twitter.com/fp3JgucndB

03/05/24

Over the last 2 weeks, Willow class have enjoyed learning about how plants grow. This week, we have put our learning to the test and have planted our very own seeds! I wonder if you can guess what plants we are growing? pic.twitter.com/etU9zfbMIH

01/05/24

Elder class had a great lesson on identifying 3D shapes from nets today! pic.twitter.com/IC1QbWkXHU

30/04/24

We have been learning all about The Wright Brothers, The Short Brothers and that the first successful flight only lasted for 12 seconds pic.twitter.com/K047xSQB27

30/04/24

We have learned so many facts about The Write Brothers, The Short Brothers and the first flight only lasting for 12 seconds. We challenged ourselves to see if our planes flew for longer pic.twitter.com/dH4j5w2rbd

26/04/24

Year 1 were very fascinated to learn a little bit more about the London marathon this week. We discussed the braille imprinted on the medal and how people of all different backgrounds run the marathon. pic.twitter.com/VUAG5eshGr

26/04/24

Year 3 were treated to a workshop this morning with the amazing . The children were so engaged and have been inspired to get creative! Thank you once again Darrell pic.twitter.com/14JF8bGU8z

26/04/24

All virtual visits today, firstly to Valley Invicta Primary where had won a 'zoom' visit in my last 'Art Shaped' competition. Year 3 asked if I could help with artwork for their latest reading book "Ice Palace" (by Robert Swindell, with Ben Cort Illustrations) 🤩 pic.twitter.com/rvp8P1aeMj

26/04/24

Can you guess what we’re making? pic.twitter.com/jD8eX0tHiK

26/04/24

exploring the movement of water using water channels, stands of different height and containers of different size and shape. pic.twitter.com/pM0NazdkqG

25/04/24

Smiles all day and amazing close up views of the wonderful animals at Port Lympne. Year 2 definitely felt as if they were on safari! pic.twitter.com/0YMGCT9Ck7

25/04/24

Lots of walking and an amazing day at Port Lympne for Year 2 so far! We are just about to set off on our ride on the safari trucks... pic.twitter.com/cBaFxRlM3W

24/04/24

Ash Class have been working hard on their fact files and mood boards inspired by the artist Henri Rousseau. This links to their Rainforest theme for the term. Well done Year 5 pic.twitter.com/jOLXslVjLh

24/04/24

Ash class have been busy learning to create music using body percussion and instruments. They had to really focus to achieve this. Well done budding musicians! pic.twitter.com/CDOmLT0fOL

23/04/24

Year 3 have been dissecting tulips this afternoon, exploring the main parts of a flower and describing their functions. The children were amazed to see what they have been learning about in real life 🌷 pic.twitter.com/KDI0a9Lz9N

23/04/24

Our racing superstar, Rhys, came first in another tournament in Wales at the weekend, adding another magnificent trophy to his collection! pic.twitter.com/V8ZriWOluV

22/04/24

Today, we looked very carefully at the illustrations in our book, ‘Wild’ by Emily Hughes. We had to think very carefully about how the different characters were feeling and use the conjunction ‘because’ to expand our sentences. pic.twitter.com/gm6EtfRRv9

19/04/24

We are learning all about compass points and directional language. Nothing beats an experience to put our learning into action. pic.twitter.com/FFj5dgAJng

19/04/24

We have a very calming start to our Friday with a spot of yoga and learning that it was inspired by the monkeys in India. pic.twitter.com/EVVXvvIvNA

19/04/24

Yew Class became Ancient Egyptians this week to introduce our History topic. The children wrote their names in hieroglyphics and attempted to make the best mummy in 3 minutes! pic.twitter.com/EqUkY6UPtI

18/04/24

Year 2 have made a fantastic start to learning about textile printing in different cultures. They have designed some eye-catching patterns! pic.twitter.com/wy3zJLyoT2

28/03/24

Easter crafting in Year 5 whilst dressed in our pyjamas to raise money for the RBLI pic.twitter.com/bJ0r56sPS2

Music

CURRICULUM SCOPE

Valley Invicta Primary School at Aylesford aims for all children to have access to high-quality, practical, and engaging musical experiences. We want all children to develop the self-confidence, skills, knowledge and understanding to promote a lifelong love of music, whilst also providing a secure foundation that enables them to take music further should they wish to.

Children will experience a wide variety of musical styles and cultures and they will gain an understanding of these through listening and appreciating with an increasingly critical ear. Children are encouraged to develop an awareness of rhythm, pitch, dynamics, timbre, tempo, structure and melody through singing, composition and playing of wind, string and percussion instruments. Children gain increased confidence that encourages participation in musical performances for a variety of purposes and audiences.

Learning about music and having the opportunity to play musical instruments and make music together is a vital part of a rich and rounded education. We consider how music plays a key role in brain development, helping to develop language, motor skills, emotional intelligence, and collaboration skills within the children at our school.

PEDAGOGY

“Music can change the world because it can change people” Bono

Music has unique powers that can inspire and motivate everyone. At our school, we provide opportunities for all children to listen, perform, compose and enjoy music, to develop their musical skills to appreciate a wide variety of musical genres.

The children at our school are predominantly taught by our Trust Music Specialist having between 30-60 minutes of music teaching each week. The children have access to a range of musical instruments and materials, some of which are shared across the other primary schools in the trust.

Our music curriculum is largely based on the scheme create by Sing Up, our music specialist uses this as basis for teaching the skills and knowledge outlined in the National Curriculum. In addition to several units from the scheme, we also prepare specific year groups for seasonal performances at Christmas, Spring and Summer.

In KS1, children are taught to: use their voice expressively whilst learning songs and chants, learn to play a variety of percussion instruments, listen to and discuss music, and create their own music.

In KS2, children are taught to: improvise, compose, listen and appraise, write music and perform. In addition to this, they learn about the history of different musical styles.

Our year 3 children learn to play the Ukulele through the MusicPlus scheme run by Kent Music, this allows children to develop musical skills through playing an instrument.

Beyond the curriculum, our children have many musical opportunities, one being to learn how to play a musical instrument. Peripatetic tutors offer a range of instrumental lessons during and after school hours. These children are then given chances to take graded exams and perform in school concerts.

Children who have a keen interest in singing have the chance to join the choir when they are in KS2. This gives children even more opportunities to perform during events at school and in the community. These include, Christmas Services, charity fundraisers, Spring Concert and the VIAT Summer Festival. In addition to this, children have the chance to perform at the Young Voices Concert at the O2 Arena. It is an amazing opportunity for children to learn how challenging choral pieces come together with practice, rehearsal and teamwork.  The children who participate develop a strong sense of pride, comradeship and self-esteem.

IMPACT

Music at VIPS enables all learners to develop knowledge and skills across the whole music curriculum. Children's musical knowledge and understanding is assessed by questioning, listening and observation of performance as well as reviewing children’s written compositions.

Digital recordings play a very important role in assessing and keeping a record children’s progress in music. In Terms 1, 3 and 5, a progression snapshot is taken of each year group which gives our music specialist an opportunity to assess the children’s progress in all areas of the curriculum. In addition to this, informal recordings are taken regularly and kept in a portfolio to build a picture of the children’s time at VIPS. Both of these databases detail the pupils progress as thy journey through the school.

When children leave us in Year 6, they have enjoyed a rich tapestry of music education and are well-equipped with a secure and broad range of musical knowledge, skills and understanding which prepares them for their journey into secondary school music …and beyond!  This will be evident through; 

  • Developing an understanding of culture and history, both in relation to students individually, as well as ethnicities from across the world.  
  • The ability to give precise written and verbal explanations, using musical terminology effectively, accurately and appropriately as well as discussing music and comprehend its parts.  
  • A passion for and commitment to a diverse range of musical activities. 
  • Children are able to enjoy music, in as many ways as they choose – either as a listener, creator or performer.  
  • Singing, feel a pulse, add rhythms and create melodies in a group and further develop these skills in the future and continue to enjoy and embrace music in their lives.  

You can find out more in our Music Progression document.

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