Today in Mr Harper’s Celebration Assembly, all of Primary were treated to the live premier of the Primary Percussion Challenge video.
As a continuation of the pupils' live music lessons this term, Mrs Cooke, Head of Primary Music, challenged all of Primary to create their very own percussion kit and play along with a chosen track. The children were inspired by Nandi Bushell, a 10-year-old drummer who has featured in a TV advert. After watching Nandi in a video on how to create a percussion kit from everyday household items, the children were set the task.
The chosen track was 'Believer', by American pop rock band Imagine Dragons. Mrs Cooke said, “We chose Believer for two reasons. Firstly, the drumbeats could be easily broken down into three rhythms, allowing all children, from Pre-School to Year 6, to participate. It was very important that this project involved the whole school community so we needed to ensure all age groups could join in. Secondly, the overall song meaning about someone who has learned from difficult experiences and has the ability to believe is a strong message for young people today”.
Derby High Primary accepted the challenge and took it on by storm! After receiving over 150 video recordings, from pupils, parents and staff, the Primary Percussion Challenge video was created. Mr Harper, Head of Primary, said “We have been overwhelmed with the response for this challenge from our school community. The final result is an incredible and powerful video. I hope our pupils will look back at this video in years to come and remember how we came together through this purposeful and fun challenge”.
In my live Infant assembly yesterday I linked Tom Brady, Frank Rothwell and Gerald the Giraffe. Frank Rothwell and Tom Brady made the news over the weekend. Tom Brady because at the age 43 years and 188 days, he became the oldest player to play in the biggest game in US sport, extending his record for Super Bowl appearances to 10. Many people in the media and sporting world were doubting him, could he do it again, especially at his age. Brady’s coach says his success comes down to three distinct advantages: his work ethic, his ability to think strategically, and his ability to narrow his focus on the moment at hand.
In my live Senior School assembly today I linked Tom Brady, Frank Rothwell, Will Smith in The Pursuit of Happyness and Gerald the Giraffe. Frank Rothwell and Tom Brady made the news over the weekend. Tom Brady because at the age 43 years and 188 days, he became the oldest player to play in the biggest game in US sport, extending his record for Super Bowl appearances to 10. Many people in the media and sporting world were doubting him, could he do it again, especially at his age. Brady’s coach says his success comes down to three distinct advantages: his work ethic, his ability to think strategically, and his ability to narrow his focus on the moment at hand.
Today in Mr Harper’s Celebration Assembly, all of Primary were treated to the live premier of the Primary Percussion Challenge video.
As a continuation of the pupils' live music lessons this term, Mrs Cooke, Head of Primary Music, challenged all of Primary to create their very own percussion kit and play along with a chosen track. The children were inspired by Nandi Bushell, a 10-year-old drummer who has featured in a TV advert. After watching Nandi in a video on how to create a percussion kit from everyday household items, the children were set the task.
Derby High School is excited to have adopted The Halo Code, the UK's first Black hair code. Formed by an alliance of organisations and individuals working to create a future without hair discrimination and end hair inequality for good.
We can all think of at least one song that, when we hear it, triggers an emotional response. It might be a song that accompanied the first dance at your wedding, or a song that reminds you of something that has happened. That one song that is your go-to tune, it might bring back special memories or simply gets you up dancing when you really need it. For me, it is Wake Me Up by Avicii. It reminds me of the 4 years I spent living and working in the North of Scotland, it’s a song that really gets me going when I might not feel like it. I played this tune at the beginning of my assembly today, and it was lovely to see students and teachers alike bopping along to it.
