🎶 Lighthouse Musicians Light Up Our School with Music! 🎶

This week, pupils from Primary 1 to Primary 7 enjoyed a very special treat — a live music concert from the Lighthouse Musicians. The performance featured a magical mix of Disney classics, traditional Scottish favourites and beautiful classical music. The school hall was filled with excitement, smiles and songs that had everyone tapping their feet and clapping along.

Our younger pupils in P1 to P4 impressed everyone with their fantastic listening skills. They were able to identify different music genres thanks to their earlier work with the Lighthouse Musicians. Recognising classical, folk and film music helped them make meaningful connections and build on their previous learning. This is a great example of how they are developing important meta-skills such as critical thinking and curiosity.

Songs We Loved
From Disney favourites like Let It Go and The Bare Necessities to lively Scottish tunes and calming classical pieces, every part of the concert offered something special. A huge thank you to Helen, Helen and the rest of the Lighthouse team for their energy, storytelling and musical talent.

Learning About Live Events
The concert was not just about enjoying music. It also gave pupils a real-life experience of what it is like to attend a live event. They learned about:
• buying a ticket and finding the correct seat number
• choosing a snack or juice
• seeing what merchandise is available, such as programmes or posters
• the kinds of venues where concerts take place, including places in Glasgow, Edinburgh or even further afield
• the difference between indoor concerts and outdoor festivals like Glastonbury

This helped pupils develop organisation, planning and self-management skills, while encouraging curiosity about the world of music and performance.

SHANARRI in Action
Safe and Included – All pupils took part in a warm and supportive environment where they felt welcome and valued
Healthy and Active – Singing along and moving to the music brought joy and energy to the day
Achieving – Pupils were able to show what they had learned in music by linking sounds to different genres
Respected and Responsible – Everyone showed how to be a respectful audience, listening carefully and clapping at the right time

UNCRC and Sustainable Development Goals
This event supports Article 31 of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child, which states that every child has the right to take part in cultural and artistic activities.

The concert also links to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, especially:
• Goal 4: Quality Education – Enriching learning through music and the arts
• Goal 10: Reduced Inequalities – Providing cultural experiences for all pupils
• Goal 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities – Promoting the arts as a vital part of community life

A Huge Thank You
We are incredibly grateful to the Lighthouse Musicians for this inspiring experience. It was a wonderful reminder of how live music can bring people together, spark imagination and build confidence. We look forward to welcoming them back again soon.