Music

Parkwood Academy

Meet our Music Lead

Mrs Smith has taken on the leadership of music education across the entire school. In this role, she ensures that every student has access to a comprehensive and engaging music curriculum.

The core of our music teaching is based on the Charanga Music scheme, a popular and innovative digital platform. This resource provides detailed lesson plans, interactive activities, and a vast library of songs and instrumental tracks. It supports teachers in delivering high-quality music lessons, regardless of their own musical expertise.

Mrs Smith works closely with staff to integrate Charanga effectively into all age groups, fostering a love for music and developing students’ musical skills. Under her guidance, our students benefit from a structured and enjoyment-filled music program that includes opportunities for singing, playing instruments, composing, and listening to a wide range of music genres. Mrs Smith’s passion and expertise are instrumental in making music a vibrant and integral part of school life.

Parkwood Dinner Table Quiz

This isn’t just any quiz; this is a chance to spark musical conversations right at the dinner table. Forget right or wrong answers—this is about exploring the fun of music together.

How to Play

  • Materials: All you need is a conversation leader and hungry minds.
  • The Goal: There are no “points.” The goal is to listen, share ideas, and maybe hum a few tunes!
  • A Simple Rule: Everyone at the table must try to answer each question before moving to the next.

Primary School Music Quiz: The Big (Musical) Questions

(These questions explore the fun, feeling, and creativity of learning music.)

Question 1: The Magic Button Imagine you found a magical music player with only one button. If you pressed it, you would immediately become an expert at any instrument in the world (like the guitar, a trumpet, a saxophone, or even the drums!).

  • Which instrument would you choose to instantly master?
  • And what song would you want to play first?

Question 2: The Song of the Day Music can completely change our mood. If you were having a fantastic, super-duper-happy day, think of one specific song that perfectly captures that “best day ever” feeling.

  • Which song makes you feel that happy?
  • Can you hum a tiny bit of the main tune?

Question 3: The World’s Biggest Orchestra Think about all the noises you hear around you every day. A door slamming, a bird singing, a car honking, the wind whistling.

  • If you could build a massive orchestra using only three everyday objects (not real instruments!), what would those three things be?
  • What kind of noise would they each make?