There was a polish named Martin and he came to our school, he played the piano and he was very good! He was very good and he also sang a song called hallelujah and we really enjoyed it. He taught us about how we can change our voices and sounds and make them go higher and lower, it was very amusing!
He also taught us 1, can mean a lot of different things in music like one beat or one sound or one rythm and a lot more!
It was very fun and interesting and we would love to see him again!
On Monday the 4th of March Calder Primary had a visit from a polish musician. The children had a great time and enjoyed it. His name was Martin. He was really talented in music and had great imagination. He was also good at drama and he showed us how to express what we are saying by doing drama. Martin played to us different types of tunes which displayed to us how he was feeling e.g. if he was feeling happy he would play a happy tune. The children also tried playing some tunes but it wasn’t on the piano. It was on a range of different instruments e.g. tambourine, drums, rain makers etc. The children learned a lot about music and drama. All together it was brilliant.
Notifying schools about our next production, “David Livingstone & the African King” touring North & South Lanarkshire schools with support from Super County, if you would like to catch a performance in one of your schools.
ALSO – we just got word of funding from The Robertson Trust to subsidise further touring of”Pink! The Musical” to thirty North & South Lanarkshire schools”. This project has been initially funded by Creative Scotland to tour for 4wks across Scotland, then further 4 wks touring to Glasgow schools is supported by S.O.S (Sense Over Sectarianism).
The funding from The Robertson Trust means schools and nurseries only pay £100.00 for a performance and a resource pack (see attached) which includes C.D and music. The production is suitable for an audience of 200 x 4 – 8yr olds
Please find information regarding Hopscotch’s upcoming performances that can be toured to community centres, arts venues or schools! We have 25 years experience of touring quality, educational productions for young people full of humour and original song!
Day and Evening slots available – weekday or weekend! Hamish’s Healthy Nutrition Mission! Full of humour and song, join unhealthy Hamish on a thrilling inner body adventure as he discovers how important healthy eating is for a fit, ready-for-fun life!Suitable for ages 5 to 1Cost: £395.00 (plus touring costs where applicable)Duration: 55 minutesDates available in May and June 2013.
David Livingstone and the African KingFrom Blantyre to deepest Africa… a fun, thrilling dramatisation of Livingstone’s life and work performed in the round and filled with original sing-a-long songs.Suitable for all agesCost: £250.00Duration: 55 minutes Available on the following dates:
Monday 18th PM
Tuesday 19th AM
Thursday 21st AM or PM
Friday 22nd AM or PM
Day and Evening slots available – weekday or weekend!
Pink! the Musical Funded by Creative Scotland / National Lottery
A performance that promotes acceptance and tolerance of all the differences we have! When Patrick the penguin wakes up pink, he feels blue and embarks on a journey across the globe and discovers that he is accepted, no matter what colour he is!
Suitable for ages 4 – 8
Cost: £250.00
Duration: 40 minutes
Weekends and evenings available from March to May!
TWO OF OUR WELL LOVED PANTO’S ARE ON OFFER THIS YEAR…
Cinderella The traditional tale of Cinders and her not-so-nice sisters with a Hopscotch twist!
Suitable for ages 5 +
Cost: £650.00 (plus touring costs where applicable)
Duration: 55 minutes
Dates available in November & December!
Day and Evening slots available – weekday or weekend!
Dick Whittington and his Amazing Cat!
Hopscotch’s take on the exciting tale of Richard and his canny cat Bingo!
Suitable for ages 5 +
Cost: £650.00 (plus touring costs where applicable)
Duration: 55 minutes
Dates available in December!
Day and Evening slots available – weekday or weekend!
Set up time of 1 hour, get out time of just 30 minutes!
No pushy sales or obligation!
Just email or give us a call for more information and / or to book!
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DRAMA WORKSHOPSAvailable throughout term. 90 mins -2 Hopscotch drama workers – 2 classes (66 pupils) – fulfilling the 4 capacities of CfE“ I have experienced the energy & excitement of performing and of being part of an audience”.Eco / Scotland During The Blitz / Anti Bullying / Fair Trade / Burns an’ a’ That Workshops“ Nurtures my creative and aesthetic talents”
‘TAM O’SHANTER’ (PERFORMANCE) Touring January to March 2013. Running Time 40 minutes (plus 10-15 min Q+A session).
Suitable for P4 to adult
Our popular, dynamic dramatisation returns for another year.
‘PINK! The Musical’ (PERFORMANCE) Touring March to May 2013. Running time 40 minutes. Suitable for 4 – 8 year olds.
Patrick the penguin wakes up one day to discover he has turned bright pink! Join him
as he discovers the meaning of acceptance, diversity and being true to yourself!
‘DAVID LIVINGSTONE & THE AFRICAN KING’ (PERFORMANCE) Touring February to March 2013. Running time 55 minutes. Suitable for P1- P7 (& nursery).
The thrilling story of this famous Scottish figure from humble beginnings in Victorian Blantyre
to his celebrated work as missionary in the heart of Africa.
‘HAMISH’S HEALTHY NUTRITION MISSION’ (PERFORMANCE)
Touring May – June 2013. Running Time 55 minutes. Suitable for P1 – P7.
Join unhealthy Hamish as he goes on an exciting inner body adventure to discover how
important good nutrition is to help have a full & fun life!
Please contact Hopscotch Theatre Company for further details on info@hopscotchtheatre.com or 0141 440 2025
The Education Resource Service in North Lanarkshire exists primarily to support learning and teaching in educational establishments across the authority. This is done in a number of ways.
The ERS provides a range of resources from topic boxes to artefacts to DVDs and CPD. A catalogue is produced annually which details exactly what is available to borrow. ERS Brochure 2013
The team of Children and Young People’s Librarians support educational establishments across North Lanarkshire with all sorts of innovative extravaganzas. CYPLs provide library based support and advice to schools. See this document Libraries Supporting Learning for some examples. ERS Libraries Supporting Learning
The ERS has a blog which you can follow which is updated regularly with interesting projects and possible uses for resources to support the curriculum in many creative ways.
For further information, please contact the ERS at the following address:
Education Resource Service
c/o Clyde Valley High School
Castlehill Road
Wishaw
ML2 0LS
Tel: 01698 403510
Email: ersmail@northlan.gov.uk
Blog: http://ersnlc.wordpress.com
