Music Intent

At St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School, we believe that the role of the Arts is not just to promote creativity within each and every child; we recognise the power that music, art and drama can have in nurturing a child’s self-confidence, individuality and expression of their emotions.

The Arts are not just seen as specific lessons but as the building blocks of core subjects. For example, you will be able to design and make your own musical instruments as part of our Design Technology curriculum and learn about how sound travels during Science lessons.

By offering children a rich and diverse music curriculum, we know we will be developing children who have the perseverance to keep practicing their craft; kind and caring pupils who can work collaboratively with each other and are not afraid to take on new experiences with confidence in their own ability to try their best.
As well as assemblies performed by Kent Music School, you will have the opportunity to visit local Secondary schools to listen to concerts from orchestras and visiting groups. We are also lucky enough to have peripatetic music teachers offering a wide range of instruments to learn either individually or in small groups, and our St Joseph’s choir have several opportunities a year to perform in front of an audience.

You will leave St Joseph’s with a diverse knowledge and skill set which will leave you feeling confident. You will know that with any new challenge that arises, you will be able to face it head on and confident in your abilities to adapt, create and work with the people around you.