The performance was part of the Arts Service programme to provide opportunities for all school children to become involved in music, dance and drama. This is delivered through a range of across school projects and performances, school based teaching, training for teachers and vocal/instrumental lessons in School. “The Sound of Speed” is a percussion based [...]
Archive of entries posted on May 2004
‘Rainbow Fish gets swept away’
Haxby Road Primary School – Spring 2004 In Spring 2004, we ran the first Amicus York project with children in the Foundation Stage and KS1. Amicus York aims to create musical friendship groups between children in mainstream settings and those with special educational needs. The projects provide children with the opportunity to participate in music [...]
Famous faces join fun
Bill and Ben joined children at a York school when pupils were given the chance to “Bring a famous friend”. Hundreds of Youngsters at Poppleton Ousebank primary school jumped at the chance to ditch their school uniform for the day and dress up for a charity fundraising day. Teacher Mervyn Silience said the non-uniform day [...]