Pupils and staff at two local primary schools are celebrating after being recognised for the strength of their music provision.
Photo © The Partnership Trust
Roundhill Primary School in Bath and St Mary’s C of E Primary School and Nursery in Writhlington, Radstock, have both been awarded the West of England Music and Arts (WEMA) Music Mark of Recognition for Ambition & Quality.
WEMA is part of the national organisation Music Mark, whose vision is “for accessible and excellent musical learning and engagement, inspiring and enriching the lives of all children and young people.”
Roundhill Primary School received the Music Mark in recognition of its commitment to musical opportunities, including taking part in events such as Voices for Life at Bath Abbey last year. St Mary’s was praised for “the value that you place on music in your school.”
Amy Randall, Key Stage Two maths and music lead at Roundhill, said: “We are excited to be able to offer musical opportunities within school and also through enrichment visits.
“Key Stage Two (Years 3 to 6) are all learning an instrument and some Year 6 students are also having small group lessons on a variety of instruments. We’re very excited to see where this takes us!”
Layla, a Year 4 pupil at St Mary’s, said: “I think music at our school is good… it helps us to think about emotions and I love that we get to do lots of music!
“I love performing in Bath Abbey and learning the ukulele alongside my whole class is so much fun!”
Both schools are members of The Partnership Trust, a multi-academy trust of 17 schools across Bath & North East Somerset and Somerset.
Emily Massey, CEO of The Partnership Trust, said: “Congratulations to Roundhill and St Mary’s for receiving this music award!
“We know how important music and singing is for children’s well-being and development, and it’s wonderful to see this recognised at these schools.”
