Music

At Greenways, we highly value the performing arts, with music playing a key role in developing pupils’ creativity, self-expression, and confidence. We believe that all children can express themselves through music, and that a high-quality music curriculum—delivered by specialists—can unlock both academic and personal potential.

Our Curriculum and Approach

Music is taught by specialist music teachers from Nursery to Year 6, ensuring consistency, progression, and subject expertise across all key stages.

We follow both the EYFS Framework and the National Curriculum for Music, building pupils' skills in:

• Listening and appraising

• Singing and performance

• Composition and improvisation

• Understanding musical notation and structure

Wherever possible, we go beyond National Curriculum expectations, providing enhanced opportunities for pupils with a particular interest or talent in music.

Musical Opportunities and Enrichment

We are proud to offer a wide range of musical experiences that allow pupils to shine, including:

• Two school choirs (KS1 and KS2)

• A Rock Band

• Private guitar tuition

• Whole-class instrument teaching

• Performance opportunities throughout the school year

Every child will learn to play musical instruments and perform in front of an audience before they leave primary school.

Performances and Events

Throughout their journey at Greenways, pupils take part in a variety of musical performances and celebrations, including:

• EYFS and KS1 Nativities

• KS2 Carol Concert

• Year 4 Harvest Assembly

• Year 3 Easter Assembly

• KS2 End-of-Year Production

• Singing Stars Concerts

• Sound Foundations Music Concerts

• ‘Rock Off’ events celebrating band and ensemble performance

• WAT a Choir

As part of our WAT Pledge, children will also get to see a live performance including music.