Curriculum

Art, Design and TechnologyBusiness & Financial StudiesChristian StudiesEnglish & DramaEnglish as an Additional LanguageGifted & TalentedHumanitiesInformation TechnologyLanguagesLearning SupportMathematicsMusicPersonal DevelopmentPhysical EducationScience

Music

Class Music lessons are enhanced by the use of electronic keyboards that link to the laptop computers, which together with the exciting Cubase software, enable pupils to create their own sophisticated compositions as well as cutting their own CDs.

The choir and small instrumental groups perform regularly at school assemblies and musical evenings. Pupils have performed in local music festivals. Visiting teachers offer individual private tuition in a variety of instruments.

Moses’ Story

Moses is a particularly gifted percussionist, learning to play by watching and listening to others. Three years ago staff at Thames entered him in a local music festival, where he was noticed. This led to his being invited to study percussion at the Royal College of Music Junior Department for gifted young musicians on Saturdays. Moses achieved nearly 2 grades higher than his KS2 SATs predictions with an A in Physical Education, B in Music and Cs in English and Drama.

 

The balanced curriculum, individually tailored to needs, develops independent learning and thinking