An excellent induction programme for new pupils helps identify their learning needs and helps them settle into school life.Music
The head of music is Mr A. Mends. Other teaching staff include specialist instrumental teachers from Kingston music service.
The philosophy of the department is that:
- Each pupil is valued and has a sense of purpose and belonging.
- Each pupils expectations are raised through curricular and extra-curricular activities, trips and business and enterprise projects.
- Each pupil gains enrichment through experiencing different styles and cultures.
- Each pupil is given space and guidance/tuition to allow them to develop creative and expressive skills. There is a main teaching room, a band practice room, a private piano room and 2 music technology rooms.
Curricular
Pupils from Year 7 have 2 music lessons per week. Years 8 and 9 have 1 and Key Stage 4 have 3. Key Stage 2 comprises of varied schemes of work that allow all pupils to develop in listening, composing and performing. This feeds in to Key Stage 4 and the AQA GCSE course, where pupils do specified coursework in composition and performance and then have a final listening exam.
In 2 years there will be an A Level course starting.
Extra-Curricular
Southborough Band starts rehearsing from half-term and will involve the performance of a variety of genres from reggae to rock to pop.
Year 7 Concert Choir will rehearse in preparation for events throughout the year.
Keyboard Club takes place on Wednesday and Thursday lunchtimes. Bands, individual instrumentalists and groups doing two taste sessions practice on a supervised rota.
GCSE clinic for coursework completion and revision will be on Tuesday and Wednesday after school from Christmas.