St Monica's Catholic Primary School
Our Thursday after-school strings group have been busy practising these last few weeks for a recital in honour of St Cecilia, patron saint of music! They entertained all the children, the staff and their parents on 23rd November. Many thanks to the EMS tutor Lynne Baker who teaches them so well. You can listen to […]
The choir entertained all their parents on Monday 20th November for our annual St Cecilia concert. Thank you to Mr Charles-Nelson for leading the choir so well. You can watch the show here.
The choir and orchestra thoroughly entertained a packed hall at the final music concert of the year on Thursday night. It was Ms Phillips’ last one before she retires and so it was extra special. Watch some clips from the performance here and a few photos here.
Children from Year 5 entertained the whole school and their families on a variety of musical instruments on Wednesday. A group of three Year 4 children also performed as a trio on the guitar. You can watch all of their performance here.
Again, it was another amazing performance from our talented Year 6 children on Thursday 13th July. They had us all jiving, rocking and rolling. You can see a few images from their dress rehearsal here.
On Wednesday 24th May, children from Years 2 and 3 performed on the piano, guitar, violin and tin whistle to a captive audience of children and parents. The youngest performer was only 6 years old. We were super impressed with their bravery in performing for so many hundred people! Watch clips from the concert here.
The sun shone brightly on Thursday 4th May when we held our annual May Procession in honour of Our Lady. We were delighted to have over forty family members join us for this special occasion. People had brought in flowering plants which will be planted around school by our Gardening Club. The choir and orchestra […]
On Wednesday we were entertained by nearly a third of Year 6 who performed on piano, flute, saxophone, electric guitar, guitar, violin and drums! What a talented bunch they are! Watch here for more photos. For the full performance watch here!
The Year 6 “Song Leaders” 6 have been working with Ms Phillips to create “Singing Playgrounds” in the Infant playground. Watch here!
On Friday 3rd February, over 80 children from Years 4, 5 and 6 entertained the school in the morning and then their families in the evening. It was a competition with judges: Karen Borley, Stephanie Wrigglesworth and Luke Rogan. Trophies and medals were given for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place in four categories: solo singer, […]
Over forty children from Reception, Years 1, 2 and 3 sang and danced their way across the stage for our annual talent show “A Star is Born!” The children performed a dress rehearsal for the school in the morning and then again in the evening for their families. Their confidence to entertain was spell binding!! […]
Ms Phillips spent the last few months preparing the children for the Young Voices concert at the 02. They went on Friday 20th January and joined Heather Small and thousands of other children from schools all over London! It was an incredible experience. Click here for a few snap shots of the day. Ms Phillips […]
Patrick, Lilly & Ellie from London Sinfonietta came to work with the children in Class 6Y on Thursday. The composition challenge that was set will be carried on this half term with Ms Phillips with all the children in Year 6. You can view some of their work by clicking here.
The children from the choir and orchestra performed carols around the Christmas tree on Monday 19th December for all the families. It was a great occasion and really got us into the festive spirit! Once again thanks to Ms Phillips for her musical expertise! You can watch some clips of the afternoon here.
The orchestra, conducted by Lynne Baker from Enfield Music Service (EMS) and accompanied by Ms Phillips, performed for parents at an end of year recital. Watch it here.
Children from Years 5 and 6 performed “One Night in Bethlehem” to all the children in school at a dress rehearsal and then later that day to all families in St Monica’s Church. The singing and orchestral performances were outstanding!
Children from Years 3 and 4 performed “The Mystic Nativity” as a dress rehearsal to the school and then later that day in the church for all their families. A link to the performance has been emailed to all parents.
Our music specialist Ms Phillips organised a Concert on the Feast of St Cecilia, Patron Saint of Music, on 22nd November. The choir and orchestra performed beautifully for the audience. Click here to see them in action.
On Wednesday 19th October, one third of the Year 4 year group entertained the school and their parents with a music concert. Performances were made on the piano, keyboard, cello, violin, recorder and guitar. Congratulations to the accomplished musicians! A video of their performances has been posted onto the Year 4 Google Classroom page.