John Brotchie Nursery School

Capable, Confident and Creative Children

Telephone02 9316 8825

Emailjohnbrotch-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au

Music

Fiz

Music, movement, singing, dancing and drama ....

Singing, dancing and movement is embedded in our daily curriculum. Teachers use singing to support transitions, group times and learning. You will hear singing at different times of the day and the children learn many new songs when attending John Brotchie. In our daily routine we have music and movement group time which is usually at the end of the day. These group times are planned and led by the teacher. they include a variety of activites including, singing, dancing, percussive instruments, circle games, and movement activities.

We also have a specialist music teacher- Fiz Halsey.  Fiz is an experienced early childhood teacher and a talented musician. She plays the piano, guitar and ukelele. Fiz works once a week, as well as running music grouptimes with the children she also mentors the teachers, so to support our music program across the whole week.

There are many benefits for including active music in an Early Childhood curriculum. An active music program is one that involves melody, movement, rhythm and speech. It is a program that involves the whole child. It is enthusiastic, motivated and inspiring for the children. Music can bring joy, fun and a richness and fullness to any early childhood curriculum.
 
Music can help develop:
  • A strong sense of identity and a positive self image
  • Social skills such as listening, observing, waiting, turn taking and sharing
  • Gross and fine motor skills
  • Body awareness
  • Auditory awareness
  • Literacy and numeracy concepts and skills
  • Creativity, self expression and imagination.