Psalm 33 v 3 

Sing to him a new song; play skilfully, and shout for joy. 

Music is a valuable part of school life and singing is integral to our sense of Christian community as a powerful medium for expression, creativity, and connection. All children take part in a weekly Singing Act of Worship.  We use this time to learn how to sing well, look after our voices, develop musicality and of course, to learn new songs, both modern and traditional, religious and secular.  We also sing daily in our whole school Acts of Worship.  Throughout the year, each Class leads an Act of Worship which provides another opportunity for curriculum and music to combine in a shared or individual performance. 

At Forty Hill, our vision impacts the Music curriculum as pupils progress in their musical knowledge and skills alongside being able to develop their own curiosity around learning an instrument and/or joining the Choir.   

Instrumental lessons – We have a team of peripatetic teachers who come in on a weekly basis. Pupils at Forty Hill can learn to play a variety of instruments.  Please contact the office for further about how to register.  Pupils who learn to play an instrument at school are encouraged to perform in assemblies throughout the year. 

Choir – The choir is a free lunchtime club and is open to all children in Years 2 to 6. They often perform at School services, participate in Enfield Music Service Festivals, our school January Blues and Summer Soirée concerts, School fairs and of course, support our community Carols.     

Performance Opportunities/Productions - Our Early Years Team perform a Nativity at Christmas and Year 6 lead the summer production supported by Year 5. All children can audition for our Arts Trophy with a solo performance focus where two, or three, children then progress through to the final.   Our productions are fully inclusive, a joyful celebration of music and a time for children to shine!   Parents, governors and friends are invited to these wonderful events which showcase the children's musical achievements.   

Our whole school Reaching Out project also afford opportunities for children across the school to facilitate and support musical moments for the residents of Elsyng Care Home at different time throughout the year.   

Faith encourages us to respect and celebrate the richness of cultural and spiritual traditions. We use Music Express for the teaching of curriculum lessons which draws on a variety of musical traditions, helping students to explore and appreciate the diversity of the world around them.  Opportunities to develop this further arise within focus weeks for Mental Health and Wellbeing and Multicultural Week and our Musician of the Month.  

Whole class recorder lessons – Children in Year 3 have two terms of recorder lessons, led by Enfield Music Service, with a performance to parents and the whole school in the Autumn and Spring Term. These lessons offer the chance for all children to learn to play an instrument. 

Faith offers security and hope.  Pupils accessing music provision should feel equally as safe to express themselves creatively and convey their emotions, ideas, and values, promoting self-confidence and emotional well-being.  Music offers a non-verbal language through which all students can express themselves and flourish.  Lessons provide pupils with the opportunity to experiencing the power of collective musical expression, unity, shared purpose, and the importance of being part of a larger community. 

Music is a source of hope and inspiration, and our curriculum, taught in conjunction with Music Express, provides children with opportunities to engage in the creative processes of improvisation, composition and performance.  Playing tuned, or untuned percussion, or learning a new song, requires patience, perseverance, and resilience.  The curriculum therefore supports the development of a growth mindset—learning that dedication and consistent effort lead to improvement and is how skills are progressed. This process can require resilience and often results in progress and increased confidence because of hard work and commitment.   

Pupils are encouraged to use their musical talents to support their own well-being and those of others.   

Music is a powerful tool for service and pupils are encouraged to use their musical talents to support their own well-being and those of others.  Pupils can contribute to the school and wider community by performing at events, services, and charity initiatives. These performances foster a sense of responsibility and generosity as students learn how their music can uplift and inspire others.  Music fosters emotional connection and empathy. By exploring themes of compassion, justice, and care in the music they learn and perform, students are encouraged to reflect on their responsibility to serve and care for others.  This is the focus for Year 1’s Global Neighbours project where pupils learn about those that have used their musicianship to highlight inequality and to promote social change.   

The teaching and learning of music at Forty Hill equips students with knowledge, technical and creative skills but also cultivate their sense of purpose, resilience, and community.   Our Music curriculum reflects the school’s vision of faith, hope, and service where lessons, alongside wider opportunities, nurture not just musicians but compassionate, hopeful, and service-oriented individuals.