Music
Our aim at Burlington Junior School is nurture and support pupils in a holistic way which enables all pupils to achieve their potential.
An essential part of this is the wider curriculum, including the teaching of music.
At Burlington, we aim to ensure that Music is an enjoyable learning experience where children have the opportunity to learn and play a range of instruments, as well as building their confidence whilst performing in front of their peers and a wider audience.
Music is a form of expression that is celebrated throughout the world and our children are inspired to develop a love of music and to develop their talents as a musician, therefore increasing their self-confidence, creativity and sense of achievement.
Further information
Music curriculum posts
Priory Church – Christmas Carol Service
On Friday 22nd December, the children walked down to the Priory Church to participate in our yearly carol service, together with Burlington Infant School. It was [...]
Hinduism – Year 4
On Monday we had a visit from Mrs Singh who held an assembly on Hinduism. She asked the children questions to find out what they knew about [...]
Christmas Performance
This years Christmas performance by Years 3 and 4 was a production called Lights, Camel, Action 2. The Sequin - a sequel to a previous years play. [...]
Three Trees Carol Concert
Pupils from Burlington Junior School's choir made their way down to The Three Trees Residential Care Home to perform a carol concert. The children sang a range [...]
St John’s Burlington Methodist Church Concert
The choir from Burlington have visited St John's Burlington Methodist Church for the culmination of their Christmas Tree Festival. Choirs from different schools and organisations attend throughout [...]
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