Music
At Bousfield, music is given high priority. We are delighted to have been awarded the Music Mark of Recognition for Dedication & Improvement, recognising the value we place on music and our continued commitment to strengthening musical opportunities for every child at Bousfield. Music is an important part of life at our school, both within the curriculum and through the many opportunities children have to perform, create, learn an instrument and make music together. We are particularly proud that our work has been recognised by the Tri-borough Music Hub and Music Mark, the UK Association for Music Education. This recognition reflects the hard work of our staff, the enthusiasm of our pupils and our belief that a rich musical education should be part of every child’s experience at Bousfield.
Every pupil has the chance to explore a wide range of sounds, styles, and instruments. EYFS children receive 30 minutes of weekly music including nursery rhymes, percussion, singing, and drama. Pupils in Key Stages 1 and 2 have at least one hour of music each week, supported by whole-class instrumental lessons using Groove and Play, and weekly singing assemblies feature a Music of the Week to introduce different styles, composers, and cultures.
Children can learn guitar, cello, violin, or piano through peripatetic lessons, along with a music theory club with places funded for pupil premium pupils. Children can take also part in our free school choir, string ensemble, and free drumming club. Partnerships with organisations such as Odyssey Festival Orchestra provide workshops and performance opportunities, and we publicise other external opportunities, including Holland Park Youth Chorus.
Throughout the year, pupils perform in assemblies, termly concerts, the spring concert, and winter and summer plays, and they also enjoy live professional performances. All events are inclusive and subsidised where needed, giving every child the chance to sing, play, and enjoy music, developing confidence, creativity, and a lifelong love of music.