{"id":18171,"date":"2026-03-16T15:41:36","date_gmt":"2026-03-16T15:41:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/dg\/portpatrickprimary\/?p=18171"},"modified":"2026-03-16T15:41:36","modified_gmt":"2026-03-16T15:41:36","slug":"a-special-ram-tam-live-music-session","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/dg\/portpatrickprimary\/?p=18171","title":{"rendered":"A Special RAM TAM Live Music Session"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Our school recently enjoyed a fantastic <strong>live music session with RAM TAM<\/strong>, which gave our pupils the opportunity to experience and share the joy of music together.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>During the session, our <strong>P1\u20134 pupils took centre stage and performed for the P5\u20136 classes<\/strong>. It was a wonderful moment for the younger children to showcase their confidence, creativity and enthusiasm, while the older pupils enjoyed being a supportive and appreciative audience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Performing with Confidence<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The P1\u20134 pupils worked hard to prepare for their performance and showed great bravery as they performed in front of their peers. Taking part in a live music session like this helps children build <strong>confidence, expression and performance skills<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The older pupils in P5\u20136 showed fantastic respect and encouragement, listening carefully and celebrating the effort and talent of the younger performers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Learning Through Music<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Music is a powerful way for children to express themselves and work together. The RAM TAM session allowed pupils to experience the excitement of live music while developing their rhythm, listening skills and teamwork.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It was wonderful to see pupils supporting one another and enjoying the shared experience of performing and listening to music.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Skills and Learning Highlighted<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Meta-skills:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Creativity<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Communication<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Confidence<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Collaborating<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>UNCRC:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Article 29<\/strong> \u2013 Education should develop children\u2019s talents and abilities<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Article 31<\/strong> \u2013 Right to participate in cultural and artistic activities<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs):<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Goal 4 \u2013 Quality Education<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Goal 10 \u2013 Reduced Inequalities<\/strong> (ensuring all pupils have opportunities to participate and perform)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">A Memorable Experience<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The RAM TAM session was a brilliant opportunity for pupils to come together through music. Seeing our younger pupils perform so confidently and our older pupils supporting them made it a truly special experience for everyone involved.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We look forward to many more opportunities to celebrate music and creativity in our school.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/dg\/public\/portpatrickprimary\/uploads\/sites\/4131\/2026\/03\/16151725\/IMG_3637.jpeg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" data-id=\"18157\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/dg\/public\/portpatrickprimary\/uploads\/sites\/4131\/2026\/03\/16151725\/IMG_3637-1024x768.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-18157\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/dg\/public\/portpatrickprimary\/uploads\/sites\/4131\/2026\/03\/16151725\/IMG_3637-1024x768.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/dg\/public\/portpatrickprimary\/uploads\/sites\/4131\/2026\/03\/16151725\/IMG_3637-300x225.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/dg\/public\/portpatrickprimary\/uploads\/sites\/4131\/2026\/03\/16151725\/IMG_3637-768x576.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/dg\/public\/portpatrickprimary\/uploads\/sites\/4131\/2026\/03\/16151725\/IMG_3637-1200x900.jpeg 1200w, https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/dg\/public\/portpatrickprimary\/uploads\/sites\/4131\/2026\/03\/16151725\/IMG_3637.jpeg 1260w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 709px) 85vw, (max-width: 909px) 67vw, (max-width: 1362px) 62vw, 840px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/dg\/public\/portpatrickprimary\/uploads\/sites\/4131\/2026\/03\/16151738\/IMG_3636.jpeg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" data-id=\"18158\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/dg\/public\/portpatrickprimary\/uploads\/sites\/4131\/2026\/03\/16151738\/IMG_3636-1024x768.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-18158\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/dg\/public\/portpatrickprimary\/uploads\/sites\/4131\/2026\/03\/16151738\/IMG_3636-1024x768.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/dg\/public\/portpatrickprimary\/uploads\/sites\/4131\/2026\/03\/16151738\/IMG_3636-300x225.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/dg\/public\/portpatrickprimary\/uploads\/sites\/4131\/2026\/03\/16151738\/IMG_3636-768x576.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/dg\/public\/portpatrickprimary\/uploads\/sites\/4131\/2026\/03\/16151738\/IMG_3636-1200x900.jpeg 1200w, https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/dg\/public\/portpatrickprimary\/uploads\/sites\/4131\/2026\/03\/16151738\/IMG_3636.jpeg 1260w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 709px) 85vw, (max-width: 909px) 67vw, (max-width: 1362px) 62vw, 840px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/dg\/public\/portpatrickprimary\/uploads\/sites\/4131\/2026\/03\/16151751\/IMG_3629.jpeg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" data-id=\"18159\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/dg\/public\/portpatrickprimary\/uploads\/sites\/4131\/2026\/03\/16151751\/IMG_3629-1024x768.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-18159\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/dg\/public\/portpatrickprimary\/uploads\/sites\/4131\/2026\/03\/16151751\/IMG_3629-1024x768.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/dg\/public\/portpatrickprimary\/uploads\/sites\/4131\/2026\/03\/16151751\/IMG_3629-300x225.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/dg\/public\/portpatrickprimary\/uploads\/sites\/4131\/2026\/03\/16151751\/IMG_3629-768x576.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/dg\/public\/portpatrickprimary\/uploads\/sites\/4131\/2026\/03\/16151751\/IMG_3629-1200x900.jpeg 1200w, https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/dg\/public\/portpatrickprimary\/uploads\/sites\/4131\/2026\/03\/16151751\/IMG_3629.jpeg 1260w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 709px) 85vw, (max-width: 909px) 67vw, (max-width: 1362px) 62vw, 840px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Our school recently enjoyed a fantastic live music session with RAM TAM, which gave our pupils the opportunity to experience and share the joy of music together. During the session, our P1\u20134 pupils took centre stage and performed for the P5\u20136 classes. It was a wonderful moment for the younger children to showcase their confidence, &hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/dg\/portpatrickprimary\/?p=18171\" class=\"more-link\">Continue reading<span class=\"screen-reader-text\"> &#8220;A Special RAM TAM Live Music Session&#8221;<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":15710,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-18171","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/dg\/portpatrickprimary\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/18171","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/dg\/portpatrickprimary\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/dg\/portpatrickprimary\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/dg\/portpatrickprimary\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/15710"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/dg\/portpatrickprimary\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=18171"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/dg\/portpatrickprimary\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/18171\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":18172,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/dg\/portpatrickprimary\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/18171\/revisions\/18172"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/dg\/portpatrickprimary\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=18171"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/dg\/portpatrickprimary\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=18171"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/dg\/portpatrickprimary\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=18171"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}