Music and Performance at St Catherine's
SRING TERM 2025
This year, Class 4 have continued with learning the piano, developing their skills further by playing more complex melodies and rhythms and in different keys.
Class 3 have continued to learn the keyboards this year. They have been challenged by not only learning the melody, but the chords also. Well done Class 3.
Class 2 have also continued to learn the recorders in this term. They have practiced and refined their skills and knowledge. Well done Class 2.
In their musical video, Class 1 play the glockenspiels in the instrumental section in the song Cuckoo. Good job Class 1.
AUTUMN TERM 2 2024
An array of Christmas concert/performances concluded our Autumn term. Class 2 did a wonderful performance of the nativity play Babushka; Class 3 led the Christmas service in church and the choir sang at numerous places including the St. Andrew's Carol Concert, Croft Avenue Care Home and at Morrisons to spread Christmas cheer to the festive shoppers.
AUTUMN TERM 1 2024
CLASS ONE: So far this term, Class One have been singing a variety of well known nursery songs. One of their favourites is 'Pat-a-Cake'. This classic really emphasises the repeating rhythms we find in Music. Well done Class One.
CLASS 2: Class 2 have also created their own compositions, learning the basics, repeating patterns. Well done Class 2.
SUMMER TERM 2024
What an absolutely fantastic evening we had watching our end of term production of Shrek. Well done Year 6; you did a fantastic job learning lines, songs, designing backdrops and sorting music! Year 5 - we're already looking forward to next year!
CLASS THREE: Class three have been busy composing masterpieces on the YuStudio App on Charanga. They have created Spooky Style tracks, well done Class 3.
CLASS TWO: Class Two represented our school impeccably at the recent Little Big Sing Concert held at the Methodist Church, Penrith. They sang with three other schools: Shap Primary School, Brunswick School and Beaconside School. We all sang a collection of songs from the genre ' Musicals'. As part of the project, each school had a 'musical' workshop by Asha from Razzamatazz who taught each school a dance from the musical 'High School Musical'. Miss Gordon has shared the videos from the concert on See Saw and you will also find a video on our FaceBook page of the children singing our song 'Consider Yourself'.
CLASS ONE: Class One have had their first experiences of composing. They absolutely loved making repeating patterns usign the notes C & D.
FRIDAY 5TH JULY 2024: Cumbria music hub were delighted to offer a FREE Online Singing for wellbeing show with "Britains Got Talent Semi Finalists Amasing" to our children in school. Here are Class 2 having a fantastic time watching/join in with the show!!
MAKE MUSIC DAY: Today, in singing assembly, each class performed their own song they have been practicing with their class teacher. Class 1 sang Aladdin's A Whole New World. Class 2 sang Wake Me Up by Avicii. Class 3 sang Count On Me by Bruno Mars. Class 4 sang All Star by Mash Mouth (Shrek). Finally, we all sanng Shine by Take That. Also that afternoon, KS2 children gathered to watch a Musical performance by Blank Face (Josh Whyte).
CLASS 2 have been composing their own masterpiece compsotions using the computers. They all tried really hard to include repeating patterns and they played a lot with the 'tempo'. It was a lot of fun!
YEAR 5 & 6 have been composing to the song 'You Are The Sparkle In My Life' in the key Bflat major. Master pieces I'm sure you all agree.
CLASS 3: Class 3 have composed a piece of music to accompany the song 'Oh when the saints go marching on'. Here is a selection of their compositions.
SPRING TERM 2024
CLASS ONE: Reception have has just started to incorporate glockenspiels in their music lessons. They did a fabulous job keeping the pulse, copying the rhythm and singing their hearts out.
CLASS TWO: Year 1 & 2 have thoroughly enjoyed learning the recorders this term. They did a great job playing the notes A & B and improvising with those notes too. Well done Class 2!
CLASS 3: This term, Year 4 on keyboards, Year 3 on glockenspiels, have been learning the fundamentals of keyboard playing. Ultimately, we have all learned how to play the chords C G & F.
Year 5: Year 5 have just begun performing with both hands together, interchanging however throughout the piece of music. Well done Year 5
YEAR 6: Year 6 have used all their musical skills and knowledge to read play this piece of music. They used their left and right hands together, which is incredibly difficult. Well done to Year 6!
AUTUMN 2023
Wow CHIOR! What a fantastic ensemble they all are. They have sung an array of Chrismas Carol's to care homes, the church bake sale, Morrisons and also at the annual St. Andrew's Carol Concert. Mrs Richardson and the rest of the staff are immensely proud of them all!
Year 5 did a fantastic job composing an 8 bar harmony using notes from G to D, well done Year 5!
Year 6 have not had long to rehearse and perfect this performance of the instrumental solo part, in the key of D major, to the song 'Sunshine On A Rainy Day'. They did an absolute sterling job, well done Year 6!
The piece of music the Year 6 played....
Key Stage 1 really brought the house down with their nativity story 'Prickly Hay.' It was standing room only in the hall and Miss Gordon, Mrs Grice and the rest of the staff were bursting with pride! Happy Christmas.
Thanks to Joe Davies from Cumbria Opera Group Who came to lead a workshop 'A Play in a Day' with Class 3. Year 3 and 4 had a wonderful day and enjoyed sharing all their new songs with the parents who came and the rest of the school. https://www.facebook.com/CumbriaOperaGroup
Class one showing through rapping and dancing, that they are showing some understanding of the basics: pulse and rhythm.
Class Two did a fabulous job playing the glockenspiels along to the song they sang 'Shapes Are Fun'.
Class Three are super proud of their compositions they have created this term.
CHOIR: Final performance of the school year, 2023, within our local community. We sang songs, recited poetry and Anna performed on the piano. The children represented our school impeccably, the residents thoroughly enjoyed our performances.
CLASS FOUR SUMMER PRODUCTION: The amazing children of Class Four pulled off the performance of their lives and wowed the audience with their brilliance. Here's a selection of photos from their production: MATILDA
SUMMER 2023 continued…..
CLASS THREE: This term Class 3 have been composing their own pieces of music using the YuStudio App on Charanga. The children have had a fab time creating some interesting sounds!
THE LITTLE BIG SING: Class 2 were joined by Shap Primary School and Brunswick School and performed at the Little Big SingConcert this summer. The theme of the concert this year was 'Community'. The children sang a selection of songs song that recognises the children and their families in our community including songs from Romania, Poland, Africa and Ukraine. The children also composed a song (again, all about community) during their individual workshops led by a member of BlueJam: Stephen Burke. The children performed all songs beautifully during the concert, we are so proud of you all.
SUMMER 2023
The whole school performed the instruments they have been learning during the Spring Term in a whole school assembly for parents.
Class One started the proceedings off by singing and playing the glockenspiels (on notes D & C) to a couple of their favourite nursery rhymes: Incy Wincy Spider and Baa Baa Black Sheep.
Class Two followed by their impressive recorder playing. They have learnt how to play the notes B & A, and they have also had a go at improvising on the recorders.
Class Three: Year 3 played more complex melodies on the glockenspiels whilst the Year 4’s learnt how to play the keyboards, right hand melodies and left hand chords.
Class Four learnt how to play the piano. They got as far as playing pieces that required them to play their right hand, the Treble Clef melody, and their left hand, the Bass Clef accompaniment, at the same time.
Well done children, staff and parents alike are all proud of your achievements.
SPRING TERM 2023
CLASS ONE: Class one have just started playing the glockenspiels with their songs. Below are a couple of videos to showcase their talents.
The choir had the best time at the Young Voices Concert at the AO Arena in Manchester on the 1st February. They sang with over 8, 000 children AND Heather Small, the BeatBox Collectives, well known violinist player Anna Phoebe AND dance with the Urban Striders. What an incredible experience!!!
AUTUMN TERM 2022
DECEMBER: It's been a busy month for our choir. Started off with a performance at the annual PSMA St. Andrew's Carol Concert; a festive sing song at the library, accompanied by the talented Max and Alaistair; Carol singing for the residents at Sim Court, Pategill; singing at our local Morrisons store whilst the public did their shopping and their final performance singing to the residents at Cold Springs Park. The choir have sung beautifully at every event and represented our school impeccably!
NOVEMBER: The choir's first event of the festive season, singing our favourite Christmas carols and songs at our bake sale at school after mass at church this morning, Sunday 27th November. The choir created a lovely, festive atmosphere.
DECEMBER: CLASS ONE have been having loads of fun in their music lessons learning the core elements in Music: pulse, rhythm and pitch. In the last video, you'll see them singing one of their favourites songs from this term.
DECEMBER: Class 2 have had a wonderful time learning all the different orchestral instrument through this song, and also improvising with the glockenspiels for the first time this term.
Class 3 & 4 took part in a 'Create and Sing' workshop provided by the Royal Opera House. The children participated in several drama and vocal warmups, watched a performance from an opera singer (with active participation) along with an opportunity for Q&A, the children used the Create and Sing building blocks to help coach our opera singer voices, and the children also learnt (at least part of) an aria – using the building blocks to bring the piece to life.
SUMMER TERM 2022
CLASS FOUR: This term, Class 4 have worked from a unit called 'How Does Music Bring Us Together.' During unit, the children explored different scales, and actually composed a piece of music in the key of G major.
Class 4 performing the song'The Ghost Parade' with one of the children's original compositions performed in the instrumental section of the song.
CLASS 3 and members of the choir had the honour of performing at the St. Andrew's Platinum Jubilee Concert. The children sang with 3 other schools, as well as performing a song of their own. With the other schools we sang a War Medley Song and'Sing' by Gary Barlow. Our song choice was from the 80s decade and we sang 'Sweet Dreams Are Made Of This' by the Eurthymics. It was a great evening, the children did our school so proud.
CLASS TWO: Class two were invited, along with three other schools, to participate in Cumbria Music Hub's 'One World' Big Sing Workshop at St. Andrew's Church. Our children have been practicing the songs for weeks now in preparation for the workshop. We sung with the three other schools, as well as performing a song on their own. The children also had to create their own drums from recycling, as that was the theme of our song. The children had a 'blast' at the workshop!!!!
CLASS ONE: As a class, the children composed a small section to the song ' Your Imagination'.
Here is a performance of the children singing 'Your Imagination', along with the music they composed, played on the glockenspiels during the 'outro' of the song.
SPRING TERM 2022
CLASS ONE: This term, we have included glockenspiels in some of our songs. Children have done a really good job.
YEAR 1: This afternoon, 2nd March, Year 1 had the honour of being invited to the Cumbria Music Hub's Gingerbread Man Workshop at St. Andrew's Church in Penrith. The children had an amazing time, singing songs, with other schools from the local community, the the story of the Gingerbread Man.
CLASS TWO: Class 2 have been learning how to play the recorders this term. To showcase our amazing talents, Mrs Richardson has recorded two performances to share with you all. Enjoy.
CLASS THREE: This term, Year 3 have been learning to play the glockenspiels, Year 4's the piano, along with learning to read music. In the first video, all the children are playing the melody to the song 'Oh When The Saints'. In the second video, Year 3 are playing the melody again but the Year 4's this time are playing the accompanying chords. The Year 4's were required to play the chords G, D and C: depending on each child's confidence, they either played all 3 chords or chose to play 1 or 2.
CLASS 4: This term, Class 4 have been learning to play the piano from the piano book 'Piano Time 1'. Below is a video of the children performing 'Look-Hands Together'.
A performance of 'Rain'.
Another performance of 'Rain'.
A performance of 'There was a crooked man'.
Another performance of 'There was a crooked man'.
We had two performers in Class 4 that wanted to share what music they do at home.....
AUTUMN TERM 2 2021
Singing Club: Despite Covid-19, the Singing Club were able to perform Christmas Songs and Carols on two occasions. We sang to all St. Catherine's children and their parents as they arrived for school on our Christmas Jumper day and we also sang at the local library too.
CLASS ONE: Over on Class One's page, you will find photos of the children in their costumes for their school nativity. They did an amazing job and made their class teacher, Mrs Grice, very proud.
CLASS TWO: In the link below, you will find all the photos of Class 2 dressed up ready for their Nativity Play. They did a wonderful job singing and acting out their parts. Their class teacher, Miss Elliott and Miss Monahan were very proud of them.
CLASS 3: Class 3 composed their own instrumental sections to the song 'The Dragon Song'. Below are photos of the children showing their compositions and then videos performing them.
CLASS THREE: In the link below, you will find Class Three's Christmas performance of 'Just A Little Christmas'. It was an amazing way to celebrate the true meaning of Christmas, well done Class Three.
CLASS FOUR: In the link below, you will find Class Four's performance of Adele's version of 'Make You Feel My Love'. In the instrumental part, the children either played the keyboard or the glockenspiel in this two part performance.
Autumn Term 1 2021
Class One
Here are Class One, familiarising themselves with the ‘backbone’ of music: pulse, rhythm and pitch.
Pulse
Rhythm
Pitch
Class Two
Class two have had a wonderful time learning the basics of music through the song ‘Round and Round’. In the clip below, you will see the children singing beautifully to the song and playing the glockenspiels in the instrumental section.
Round and Round
Class Three
Class Three have thoroughly enjoyed learning to sing this two-part song, ‘Let Your Spirit Fly’. In the instrumental section of the song, eight brave children volunteered to ‘show off’ their improvising skills.
Let Your Spirit Fly
Class Four
This half term, Class Four have been ‘rocking out’ to ‘Living On A Prayer’ by Bon Jovi. They have loved learning to sing the song and in the video below, you will see the children playing their keyboards, in the instrumental section, to a piece of music composed by one of the children.
The children writing down and playing their own compositions.
Singing Club
The children have had a wonderful time singing an array of songs. For the recording below, the children chose their favourite so far, ‘When I Grow Up’ from the musical Matilda. Hope you enjoy the performance.
SUMMER TERM 2021
We have had a very musical term, we even had a couple of visitors into the school, which has been an amazing, enriching experience for the children.
CLASS ONE: Class one have thoroughly enjoyed learning, practising and playing the glockenspiels to the nursery rhyme 'Incy Wincy Spider'. Enjoy.
CLASS 2 have practiced singing and playing the glockenspiels to 'Hands, Feet, Heart'. Here is their fabulous performance.
CLASS 2 & 3
CLASS 2 & 3 have enjoyed a wonderful musical workshop (part 1) led by Geoff from BlueJam. It is a 'word, song, sound' project, featuring drumming, singing and song writing. Below is a collection of photos of what we got up to in the first workshop.The children had a fabulous time. Please use the link below the videos to see Class 2 photos on their class page.
Class 2 & 3: BlueJam Workshop 2. Geoff and Asha came in to visit us again, this time teaching us a new song based on all the ideas that the children came up with in the previous session. The song is called 'Anthem For A New Season'. The children loved that their ideas came to life in this song.
Class 3: Class 3 children have had a musical topic all about the Titanic. Throughout the topic, we have listened to various soundtracks from the movie, learnt how to play the key melody, improvised to a backIng track and composed a short verse. We performed our music to Class 4 who were just memorised by our performance. Hope you find It just as enchanting.
CLASS 4: Class 4 were invited by Cumbria Library to take part in the world wide 'Make Music Day', which takes place on the 21st June every year. Local musicians, Max and Edwin, accompanied Class 4 as they sang a medley of musical songs and the official song for 'Make Music Day 2021': 'Stand By Me'. The children sang wonderfully and did us proud. Click on the link below to see their wonderful performance. We feature near the beginning and then near the end. Enjoy.
CUMBRIA SINGS - IT'S OK (PLEASE JUST SAY)
Welcome to the launch event for Cumbria Sings. Our first song is called 'It's Ok (Please Just Say) by Susan and Adam Sinclair from One More Song (www. onemoresong.co.uk)
This song encapsulates this current time for everyone. The video features children and families from all over Cumbria and is the first in a series of singing events for Cumbria. All the children from St. Catherine's we're invited to upload any of their creative responses. Hopefully this video will inspire you to join in any upcoming projects. We hope you enjoy it.
SONG ACADEMY is calling all creative and musical young people to get ready to enter
The Young Songwriter Competition 2021.
It's a wonderful opportunity to engage your children and celebrate their creative talents at home. The young songwriters are encouraged to ensure their songs are original compositions, however the song it self can be performed with the help from family and friends.
With judges including Fraser T Smith, Tilm Odell, Miranda Cooper, Calum Scott and Tom Grennan plus fantastic prizes, including a recording studio session and Yamaha equipment worth £1,000, this year is set to be bigger than ever.
Click on the link below to find out more details.
AUTUMN 1 - 2020
It is so good to be back at school with all the children!!
Below are a few photos and videos of what your children have been up to in their Music lessons this half term. It has been an absolute joy singing and playing the instruments with the children. Hope you enjoy the vidoes/photos 
CLASS 4
The children from Class 4 have been learning the song 'The Fresh Prince of Bel Air'. Below are a few video clips/photos of the chilldren rapping parts of the song, along with some of the compostions the children have created.
The Fresh Prince of Bel Air
Class 4s compositions
CLASS 3
This half term, Class 3 have been learning the song 'Three Little Birds' by Bob Marley. Below are a few video clips of the children singing the song, along with their compositions that the children created to play along with the song.
Class 3s compositions
CLASS TWO
In Class two, the children have been learning the song 'Hey You'. It is rap where they were able to add their own lyrics. Below are a couple video clips of the children singing and playing the glockenspiels to the song.
CLASS ONE
In Class one, we have been learning and singing a variety of songs, including Five Little Ducks; Head Shoulders, Knees and Toes; Pat-aCake to just name a few. Below is a video clip of the children singing along to 'This Old Man'.
Added too are videos of the children practicing/familarising themselves with the PULSE, RHYTHM and PITCH..... enjoy .png "smiley"){kind=small}
WEEK ENDING 10/07/20 - CHARANGA LEADER BOARD
The end of term is in sight, nearly time for a well earned rest.
Well done to these children that have logged onto Charanga this last week:
1. Matthew = 1340
2. Antony = 445
3. Liana = 180
WEEK ENDING 3/7/2020 - CHARANGA LEADER BOARD
Hello all, lots of music has been happening at school. Reception children have been learning the song 'Big Bear Funk' and had a go on the glockenspiels, Year 1 went into 'Music World' and chose the glockenspiel instrument to learn in there and the 'key worker' bubble have been learning the song 'Friendship', again also learning the glockenspiels part to go along with that song.
Well done to all those that have also logged on from home:
1. Joseph = 1695
2. Matthew = 1230
3. Milly = 815
4. Liana = 150
5. Tomasz = 130
TOMMORROW - WEDNESDAY 8TH JULY
ONLINE CONCERT - 2PM
Tomorrow there is a free Musical Comedy Cabaret. With the help of NYMAZ, there is a live stream performance from Graffiti Classics - 16 strings, 8 dancing feet and 4 voices with 1 aim: to make classical music wickedly funny and fantastically exhilarating. Not your usual string quartet!
See the link below how to watch it. Log onto it and click on the link for the concert. I guarantee it will put a smile on your face. The concert lasts about 35 minutes with a question and answer session afterwards. So if you have a question you would like to ask you can email your questions to
info@ nymaz.org.uk. It's suitable for any age and also in a link below is a resource pack which gives guidance on how to join the concert.
Really hope you enjoy the concert. If you do get chance to watch it, please do let me know what you thought of it at
srichardson@st-catherines.cumbria.sch.uk
DON'T FORGET ABOUT THIS:
THE DAILY SINGING RESOURCE
Don't forget about this amazing resource you can enjoy with your families at home. Below is the link from the Diocese of Leeds. Just to remind you, it is a free resource for families at home and for all primary schools, delivering virtual singing lessons. The teacher - Charlotte - is a talented music teacher and leads the sessions with great enthusiasm. The sessions include sacred music, RE and music curriculum learning, and lots of vocal fun and songs to keep the children engaged in lifting their voices to God. The lessons are available at 2pm, Monday to Friday.
WEEK ENDING 26.06.2020 - CHARANGA LEADER BOARD
We are nearly at the end of term, only a few weeks left. I don't know about you and your families at home, but I know in my household, we have worked so hard during lockdown, and through out this second half of this summer term, my children are really looking forward to the summer holidays and a well earned rest.
So well done to all those children that have logged onto Charanga, continuing your music journey at home.
I have started delivering music lessons at school to all the children that are in, and its been wonderful singing together, playing music together: it is going to be so magical when all the children are back in school - I can't wait!!
Son here it is, this week's leader board 
:
1. Riya = 3670
2. Joseph = 1615
3. Matthew & Chloe K = 1150
5. Holly = 1125
6. Milly = 785
19.06.2020
VIRTUAL BIG SING
What an amazing afternoon we've had at school, singing and dancing along with the Virtual Big Sing. Below are photos of us in school having a great time.
ALSO
I was so happy to receive an e-mail from Matthew, with a photo of him enjoying the Virtual Big Sing. Thank you so much Matthew for your photo.
Anyone else that took photos, I would love to see.
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Here we are at school enjoying the Virtual Big Sing
WEEK ENDING 19.06.2020
This week's Charanga Leader Board.
Well done to all those that have logged on and had some Charanga fun this week:
1. Charlotte B = 1605
2. Joseph = 1565
3. Rosie = 1410
4. Roma = 1200
5. Holly = 1125
6. Chloe K = 1090
7. Matthew = 1060
8. Eddie = 825
9. Liana = 80
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16.06.2020
Hi all, its the
VIRTUAL BIG SING
this Friday 2-3pm.
All the information for this great event is below.
To confirm you need to sign up to the event via the link below. You should receive your link by 10am on Friday 19th June. (Remember you need to have signed up first, see link below.)
(If you can't make it this Friday, the Virtual Big Sing will be re-streamed on Sunday 21st June 2pm.)
I hope you are enjoying the resources on Charanga Yumu. You are more than welcome to post clips of you enjoying the Virtual Big Sing and practicing as well as performing on the day to the following social media pages. Show off your amazing singing and dancing!!
Happy singing everyone!!
01.06.2020
Hi all, I just wanted to update you on the latest announcements regarding the Virtual Big Sing. So two celebrities (so far) have been unveiled:
'The Masked Singer' winner - Queen Bee a.k.a NICOLA ROBERTS
'The Voice' judge - JESSIE J
Check out the Facebook page to see messages from Nicola and Jessie.
So exciting, not long to go now, hope you have all started practicing the songs.
See the information below for all the details regarding The Virtual Big Sing and the Facebook link.
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NORFOLK MUSIC HUB BIG SING 2020 - FRIDAY 19th JUNE 2PM-3PM
I'm so excited to tell you all about an event that I have signed our school up for - The Norfolk Music Hub Big Sing 2020. You can find all the details about this amazing event in the letter attached below. The event has a FaceBook page that parents can follow to keep up to date with all the latest news. News out today is that the organizers have signed up a very well known celebrity to join in the event - check out the FaceBook link below to find out which celebrity it is!!
I have uploaded all the songs you need to learn onto your assignments over on Charanga.
Happy singing everyone, any questions please do not hesitate to ask
srichardson@st-catherines.cumbria.sch.uk
Virtual Big Sing 2020 Information
WEEK ENDING 12TH JUNE - CHARANGA LEADER BOARD
Hi all, another week finished... you are all doing so brilliantly well with your home learning. It was lovely to see some of the children in school this week - I just hope it is not too long before you are all back in at school. It is very strange being there without everyone else 
Anyway, back to the task at hand, the leader board. Well done to all of you that found the time to have some 'Charanga' fun this last week:
1. Joseph = 1435
2. Rosie = 1400
3. Charlotte B = 1315
4. Marta = 1255
5. Chloe K = 1000
6. Eddie = 810
7. Milly = 745
8. Sophie = 700
9. Lola = 360
WEEK ENDING 05.06.2020 - CHARANGA LEADER BOARD
Hi all, I hope you are all back into the swing of things with the home learning after a well rested half term. Thank you as always to all those who have logged onto Charanga and had some musical fun.
I wonder if any of you have started learning the songs for the Virtual Big Sing: I have seen on your personal activity log that some of you have - AMAZING!!!.
I would love to see any videos of you practicing the songs or any musical activity, missing you all of your faces. So if you would like to get in touch, as always, you can reach me via my school e-mail: srichardson@st-catherines.cumbria.sch.uk.
So here it is, this week's Charanga Leader Board:
1. Riya = 3500
2. Joseph = 1325
3. Holly = 1125
4. Rosie = 1205
5. Roma = 1200
6. Joshua S = 1195
7. Annie = 1115
8. Chloe K = 910
9. Eddie = 800
10. Henry = 780
11. Matthew = 760
12. Milly = 675
13. Joey = 455
14. Lola = 360
15. Charlotte M= 355
16. Ellis = 320
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WEEK ENDING 22/05/2020 - CHARANGA LEADER BOARD
Another week of musical superstars!! Well done to:
1. Riya = 3330
2. Roma = 1200
3. Joseph = 1185
4. Charlotte Barnes = 1165
5. Holly = 985
6. Natalia= 825
7. Anna = 820
8. Rosie = 785
9. Amelia = 780
10. Eddie = 640
11. Matthew = 610
12. Milly = 535
13. Sophie = 500
14. Mae = 260
15. Archie = 230
16. Ciaran = 160
17. Justin = 40
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WEEK ENDING - CHARANGA LEADER BOARD
Well done as always to all those of you that have logged onto Charanga this last week,
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1. Riya = 3320
2. Maria = 2245
3. Joseph = 1085
4. Holly = 970
5. Natalia = 825
6. Chloe K = 700
7. Matthew = 585
8. Eddie = 510
9. Rosie = 485
10. Sophie = 400
11. Lola = 360
12. Layla - Pearl = 200
13. Jessica = 30
WEEK ENDING 8.5.2020 - CHARANGA LEADER BOARD
Here it is, a celebration of all those that have logged on this last week. Thank you once again, as always, I think you are all superstars:
1. Riya = 3320
2. Joshua S = 1195
3. Roma = 1165
4. Joseph = 985
5. Holly = 970
6. Natalia = 825
7. Matthew = 585
8. Oscar B = 480
9. Joey = 455
10. Sophie = 320
11. Bella = 140
12. Antony = 50
8.5.2020 - VE Day Celebrations:
Hello children, hope you all had chance to celebrate and reflect/remember VE Day. With my family, we made our own bunting and decorations, observed the 2 minute silence on our doorstep and we had afternoon tea whilst listening to World War 2 songs. It was a day of reflection of the past, of all those that sacrificed so much for the freedom we enjoy today; and the present, thinking of those who are working so hard on the front line in hospitals, battling Covid-19.
4.5.2020
With this Friday being a special day to celebrate VE 75, I have found a link to share with you: songs of World War 2. I hope you enjoy listening to them with your family. Below are some questions I would like you to consider when listening to these nostalgic songs.
The Songs & Music Of World War II: #1930s #1940s Songs Associated With #WorldWar2 Past Perfect
WEEK ENDING 01.05.2020 - CHARNAGA LEADER BOARD
Well done again to all those that have logged on this week. Here's a run down of the children who have had a bit of Charanga fun this week, along with their points.
1. Joshua S = 1135
2. Charlotte Barnes =935
3. Joseph = 905
4. Holly = 880
5. Natalia & Nikola = 825
7. Chloe K = 640
8. Matthew = 565
9. Eddie = 430
10. Rosie = 385
11. Ann Maria = 370
12. Milly = 355
13. Ellis = 200
14. Joey = 190
15. Archie = 160
16. Alyssia & Angelina = 150
18. Lola = 110
19. Ciaran = 90
20. Amelia-Rose = 60
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Hopefully a little inspiration for you. Here's my Alfie accessing the drum lessons on Charanga world. He started in the right place and ended in the right place... phew 
WEEK ENDING 24.4.2020 - CHARANGA LEADER BOARD
Thank you once again for all of you that have logged on and have had some Charanga fun:
1. Riya = 3320
2. Maria = 2025
3. Joshua S = 805
4. Joseph = 775
5. Amelia W = 710
6. Holly = 705
7. Morrigan = 690
8. Natalia = 605
9. Chloe K = 565
10. Oscar H = 350
11. Eddie = 340
12. Laura & Henry = 330
14. Charlotte M = 315
15. Rosie = 305
16. Gracie = 250
17. Oscar B = 180
18. Sophie = 60
19. Scarlett = 40
20. Oliver H = 20
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WEEK ENDING 17.4.20 - CHARANGA LEADER BOARD
Thank you for all those who has logged on this week and well done. Here is the leader board, along with their points, of the children that have logged on this week:
1. Riya = 2730
2. Maria = 2025
3. Marta = 955
4. Aaron & Nikola = 810
5. Alex = 745
6. Amelia = 680
7. Joshua S = 525
8. Joseph = 525
9. Matthew = 485
10. Nicholas = 400
11. Monika = 380
12. Charlotte Barnes = 320
13. Chloe K = 305
14. Charlotte Mandale = 295
15. Emily = 290
16. Milly = 285
17. Natalia = 275
18. Anna = 265
19. Amy = 220
20. Mae & Oscar H = 210
22. Ann Maria = 180
23. Henry, Gracie & Flynn = 160
25. Layla-Pearl = 150
26. Rosie = 140
27. Theo = 100
28. Lola = 90
29. Joey = 30
30. Charlotte Bambury
WEEK ENDING 17.4.20 - MUSIC TASK UPDATE
Thank you to Chloe and Joseph for sending in photos of themselves accessing Charanga online. Another top tip from the Kelly's, as you can see in one of the photos, Joseph has downloaded a glockenspiel app on a phone, so can play the glockenspiel whilst partaking in the lesson online on a computer - super!!
12.04.20
CHARANGA LEADER BOARD
Well done to all those that have logged onto Charanga during the Easter Holidays. So here it is, the current leader board, name and how many points:
1. Riya = 2080
2. Marta = 825
3. Annie = 760
4. Casper = 740
5. Roma = 640
7. Matthew & Leah = 315
9. Joseph = 260
10. Natalia = 250
11. Milly = 230
12. Chloe K = 225
13. Fintan = 190
14. Archie & Ellis = 160
16. Bella = 130
17. Alyssia = 100
18. Gracie = 90
19. Antony = 50
20. Ben & Ciaran= 40
22. Dylan, Lewis K & Sienna Cardia = 10
24. Sophie
Thank you all for having a go and enjoying music from home. Please do send any photos or video clips of you having fun to srichardson@st.catherines.cumbria.sch.uk
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WEEK ENDING 27/03/2020
CHARANGA LEADER BOARD
Well done to ALL of you that have logged on to Charanga this week and enjoyed music learning from the very comfort of your home. Here is what the Leader Board looks like this week:
1. Riya = 940 points
2. Jude = 780 points,
3. Maria = 765 points
4. Amelia.W = 540 points
5. Marta = 400 points
6. Roma = 320 points
7. Laura = 270 points
8. Natalia = 250 points
9. Casper = 240 points
10. Leah & Jacob.R = 215 points
12. Anna = 180 points
13. Nikola, Milly & Monika = 160 points
16. Angelina = 150 points
17. Archie & Amy = 140 points
19. Fintan = 130 points
20. Emily = 110 points
21. Mae = 100 points
22. Chloe B = 80 points
23. Lola & Rosie = 70 points
25. Amelia-Rose, Maja, Jessica & Cameron = 60 points
29. Oscar H, Joseph, Chloe K & Matthew = 50 points
32. Alyssia = 40 points
33. Holly, Bella, Charlotte M = 30 points
35. Antony, Ciaran, Ann Maria = 20 points
37. Sapphire & Henry = 10 points
(Also logged on this week but gained no points were: Alex, Justin & Charlotte B)
WELL DONE EVERYBODY
I'll check in on everyone's activity after the Easter Holiday.
Don't forget you can keep in touch via e-mail: srichardson@st-catherines.cumbria.sch.uk
Have a fabulous Easter.
26.03.2020 Hello 'St. Catherinites'
Hope you are all keeping well.
Just wanted to share with you all, 'my' Alfie accessing Music via Charanga. He's on the Music World, which I have added to your Charanga, learning how to play the drums. Thank goodness I can control the volume on his set of drums. 
Don't forget you can send me your photos and videos of your fabulous music making to srichardson@st-catherines.cumbria.sch.uk
So far this week, Riya Joshy is in the lead on my 'Charanga Activity Leader Board'. I will update my 'Leader Board' tomorrow teatime, to show who has logged on and had fun!! Keep smiling and having fun all .png "smiley"){kind=small}
Spring 2020
Class One showcasing their amazing musical talents this term.....
Spring 2020
Class 2 showcasing how amazing they are at the RECORDERS!!
December 2019
Choir doing there bit for the community, singing Christmas Carols at local nursing homes: ColdSprings and Croft Avenue
Fabulous Festive Fun
had by all at Centre Parcs!!!
The children were fantastic, a credit to our school.
November 2019
Choir's first Christmas event this season at Rheged.
The choir represented the school beautifully.
Autumn 2019
Class 4 awesome composers
Instrumental section composed and performed by Oliver Jaques
Other compositions by members of Class 4
Class 3
Our Fantastic
Composers and Performers
Autumn 2019
Song performed by class 3,
instrumental section composed by Charlotte Mandale.
SUMMER 2019
On Friday 5th July, we had a performance assembly.
Below we have Class 1 performing their song 'Round and Round'.
Next, we have Class 3 performing the song 'Stop Bullying'.
The children added their own lyrics to this rap.
Year 1 & 2 Musical Workshop
On Monday 17th June, Year 1 & 2 had the privilege of receiving a music workshop from Geoff (BlueJam). Geoff taught us an original rap song all about the importance of recycling and caring for our world. We incorporated our RainSticks (made from junk recycling) that we made in class with Mrs Richardson.
We are SO excited to share this song, along with all the other songs we are learning for our Little Big Sing Concert on Monday 1st July.
Summer 2019
Class 3 Composers/Singers
The children have thoroughly enjoyed this latest topic:
MAMMA MIA
Below are a few video clips show casing the children's brilliant singing and their impressive compositions.
The children's composition recorded on paper.
The next three video clips are of some of the children playing their own compositions.
Friday 26th April 2019
'Friday Live' Primary School Concert: Festivo Winds.
Year 6 had the privilege to listen to Festivo Wind, a dymanic group of young musicians from around the world. The wind quintet consists of Leila Marshall (flute), Adam Bowman (oboe), Andy Mellor (clarinet), Tom Edwards (french horn) and Holly Redshaw (Bassoon).
Enjoy the videos below.
5.3.19
Following the success of our Young Voices Concert,
the choir visited the residents of Croft Avenue Nursing home.
They sang a selection of songs from the Young Voices Concert 2019.
WOW!!
What an amazing time we had the
YOUNG VOICES CONCERT
Well done to all those involved.
Spring term 2019
Class 4 - Budding Muscians
Spring 2019
Class 3 Budding Muscians -
doing a little bit of improvising in these clips...
Spring 2019
Class 2 Recorders
Spring term 2019
Class 1 - performing ‘Big Bear Funk’
Well done to our Choir once again!
Another amazing performance!
Carol Singing at Centre Parcs 2018
Fun was had by all.
Many 'holiday makers' commented how they had thoroughly enjoyed our singing.
St. Andrew's Carol Concert 2018
The children represented the school superbly at the carol concert on Tuesday 11th December. We are very proud of them all (only got a chance to take a photo during the rehearsal).
Choir represented the school superbly today (Tuesday 4th December 2018) at Croft Avenue; singing a selection of carols and festive songs.
