QUEENSBRIDGE HAS GOT TALENT!

Welcome to QB's got talent! This is our first ever talent show, and it's wonderful to have these brilliant entries to start us off. Thank you to all of the children and members of staff that have jumped in with both feet to showcase their talents. It's a great way to celebrate the end of term, and to see the different ways in which members of our community shine. Remember, there aren't any nasty judges like on TV. You are all winners with your skills. But there will be a prize for the class with the most entries - to be claimed next year. You can share things that you liked about the performances in the comments below - just positive comments please (reflecting the Queensbridge values). Hope you enjoy watching! 

Queensbridge is going Ukulele crazy!

We were very excited to receive our class set of 35 Ukuleles last week at Queensbridge (enough for the teachers too).

During the next academic year, we will be learning Ukulele from reception to Year 6. In the meantime, the children who are currently in school have been having a go on the new instruments and learning a little tune (in the style of Bo Diddley's playing) called the Thumb Brush Strum. They have made a brilliant start. What do you think? 

I Am Somebody

At Queensbridge, everybody is somebody. We have been inspired by Jesse Jackson reciting the poem I Am - Somebody  by Reverend William Holmes Borders with children on Sesame Street in 1972.  Queensbridge produced it's own version to celebrate the diversity of the school community.

In class bubbles and at home, children have been writing their own poems. Some of us have been creating backing tracks with SONGMAKER CHROME in groups, and then reciting the poems with a solo line and a unison, choral response. Here are some of our first recordings. From the Year 1 Wild Foxes bubble: 

Queensbridge Primary · I Am Somebody Y1 Wild Foxes Bubble

And from the keyworker bubble with children from Y3-6:

Queensbridge Primary · I Am Somebody Keyworker Group KS2

The Stay Safe Rap

As the school opens up to more children this week, we are thinking about sharing the message to help all of our community to stay safe. 
Here's a little old-skool rap to help us remember the new rules. Can you rap it with the backing track below and learn it off by heart? 

We're staying safe at Queensbridge School

Hey! Can you follow the golden rules?

Wash your hands before you touch ya face

try to keep to your personal space

Sanitize. Don't keep touching your eyes!

Give your friend a smile, but no high fives

We'll have fun with our class bubble

Just listen up, and stay outa trouble!

You can make your own beats to accompany the rap with CHROME SONGMAKER. Please send any recordings of you or your family rap to music@queensbridge.hackney.sch.uk!

LISTEN AND RAP TO BACKING TRACKS MADE BY OUR YEAR 6  CHILDREN HERE!

Here's a full version and an echo track to help you to learn it:

Queensbridge Primary · Stay safe rap

Queensbridge Primary · Stay safe rap echo track

Official release of What Kind of World Are We Trying to Make?

Last year, Queensbridge Junior Choir took part in a project called Voices Around the World. We learnt the song What Kind of World Are We Trying To Make? We recorded the choir singing and dancing and sent audio and video files to be edited along with the voices of thousands of other children from all over the world. After a long wait, we're excited to announce that the song has been officially released for download. You can download it here or watch the wonderful video below - featuring lots of shots of Queensbridge! How moving to see so many schools and youth groups involved. Please share with friends and family.   

Well done Junior Choir. Keep campaigning!

Spring Update

Check out the pages in the menu to the right to see all of the projects and performances that have been taking place at Queensbridge this term! 

The Chamber Choir performed magnificently as part of the Music for Youth Regional Festival in Camden. Junior Choir has been learning new songs with the Armonico Consort, and on the orchestra and yeargroup pages there are loads of resources to help you to practise your music at home. 

Don't forget to watch some of the lovely performances that our children have been giving as part of music assemblies. You can see them on the Performers page. 

Thanks to all of the parents who completed the survey recently. We love to hear your feedback and hope to continue to improve communication around music. Please ensure that any music slips that come home are returned to school as soon as possible. 

We hope to see you at the next school concert which takes place on Wednesday 1st April at 2pm. 

Mrs Woolfenden

Christmas Show Extravaganza!

Well - what a fantastic end to the term. ALL of our Queensbridge Children were involved in a school show, from Reception's nativity play, to the winter concert with Years 1, 2 and 3, arriving finally at the KS2 production of Peter Pan. 

The children all met new challenges: memorising script and lyrics - sometimes in other languages, playing instruments in songs, practising dance routines, and overcoming performance nerves to really shine. Thank you for your hard work, Queensbridge. We are so proud of you all. 

Ladies and Gentlemen, take a seat, grab a cuppa and enjoy the shows from the comfort of your own home...

Thanks to Sapphire Class for some feedback about being part of a show:

What did you enjoy? 

"The effort put in by everyone!"

"When my family joined in at the end."

"Having our own individual costumes - everyone taking part and included."

"The choice of songs! Everyone enjoyed it!"

"The costumes and the mermaids especially!"

"Everyone working as a team to get things ready."

"The funny lines!"

"The backdrop and props were amazing."

What was your favourite part?

"The Pirate song!!!"

"The Lost boys song and Daisy's role as Smee."

"The final scene."

What did you learn by taking part? 

Collaboration! Growing confidence; learning all the lines and remembering them; everyone tried their hardest; no matter how many lines you have you can still be a great character and have fun; putting in effort pays off.

Is there anything you would do differently next time?

"My advice to Year 5 - try your hardest - listen!"

"Think about your character's background."

"Be sensible in rehearsals and respect Osnat/Michelle."