Music changing lives
We are proud to announce that Gallions Primary School has been awarded Outstanding status by OFSTED! Outstanding music provision, philosophy and creativity have been central to Gallions from day one. Their importance was recognised by the inspectors who praised the music programme in their opening remarks. “The amazing teachers and staff achieve the highest standards every day and ensure all …
This year we are once again taking part in the Big Give Winter Campaign. What does this mean? Every pound donated between 12pm Tuesday 28th November and Tuesday 5th December 12pm will be DOUBLED up until we reach our target of £8000. This is thanks to the generous support of our pledgers and The Childhood Trust who will be matchfunding …
Gallions also provides children with a rich Performing arts curriculum with children performing at different times across the year. This year, our Year 6 pupils wrote the script and self directed their performance of The Elements of Oz, their final production before leaving Gallions. This year for the first time the production was taken out of the school hall and …
Following in-school workshops and three Saturday rehearsal days, our Senior Orchestra performed alongside 180 pupils from 10 Newham primary and secondary schools at Lister Community School. Gallions opened the performance with their composition based on Spain and under the YES! Project theme of Eurovision! We were proud and commended on our large orchestra of stringed instruments and the quantity of double bass …
In March the Senior Orchestra made their way to Camden to take part in the Music For Youth’s London Regional Festival. Our pupils took to the stage alongside ensembles from a host of secondary schools. They were not remotely phased and delivered a brilliant performance. The children received positive feedback not only for their playing but also for their exemplary …