How significant is music and singing at your school?

In September 2013, I was hired as the deputy head teacher at Seaton Sluice First School, where I also led the school's music program and taught a Year 4 class. Everything we do is centered around singing and music. My head teacher Amanda Bennett shared her ambition for the school being a "singing school" when I first started there.

Numerous abilities, like focus and concentration, are developed by music, and academic standards rise as a result of the comprehensive arts-based curriculum it offers.

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We establish a joyful, upbeat community where every child can succeed. Singing brings the school together.

What benefits do you believe singing has for school life?

Any youngster can sing, regardless of their background, interests, or aptitude. Children can plunge themselves into having a ton of fun when they abandon their inhibitions. Given the abundance of technology available now, it is even more crucial to encourage kids to practice, have patience, and build abilities gradually. Children learn to think, evaluate, and feel comfortable expressing an opinion based on their own perception through music.

What impact has singing had on the students at your school in terms of their academic performance?

Learning and daily chores become more enjoyable and remembered. For instance, all of the school's classrooms sing their time tables. Our wonderful teachers set an example for this, always ready to get up and join in on the kids' laughter. We incorporate high-quality music that relate to our lessons in every subject, such Roman and Egyptian songs, and we've noticed an improvement in curriculum standards overall. To maintain our positive culture, we regularly sing a school song that is connected to our behavior policy.

What kind of singing do you engage in with the general public?

As part of a seamless transition to middle school, which has been a great success, the kids learn a set of songs to sing together. we joined The Newcastle Choral Society. It illustrated the necessity of practicing and focusing for an extended amount of time.

Do you have any suggestions for educators who are just beginning to incorporate singing into their lesson plans?

Do it! Children are more likely to participate and commit the lyrics to memory when actions are included, in my experience. Encourage the kids to compose original songs or alter the words of well-known tunes. Raps are especially well-liked by the guys and are an excellent way to discuss rhyme and rhythm.

What suggestions do you have for motivating coworkers to sing during class?

Encourage one another. Some teachers are more self-assured by nature, and it helps if they're ready to take charge. Sing Up features a great selection of tunes to support vocal warm-ups, which are crucial. Singing is fun and liberating once you're at ease.

Which Sing Up resource is your favorite?

When learning new songs, we enjoy the echo arrangements and backing recordings. Our primary resource is the website, which is jam-packed with fantastic concepts and resources. I recently came across instructional videos and resources for kids with various learning styles.

What goals do you have for Seaton Sluice's singing and music program going forward?

This year, we want to plan a concert in a big venue with local schools. The appeal of singing is that it unites people from different cultures, doesn't cost a lot of money, and is a great, entertaining way to spend time together.
I want our kids to remember their time at our school with fondness and a ton of music that will always be ingrained in their hearts.

We are ecstatic to have received the wonderful news that we have been granted a £9000 national lottery grant for the improvement of singing and music in the school!