The finalists of Greengates School's Young Musician of the Year Competition took to the stage on Thursday 15th February, showcasing the extraordinary musical talents of our primary and secondary students. The event celebrated their skills in both classical and popular music, with a diverse repertoire ranging from Chopin to Metallica.
Congratulations to our talented performers: Kyoichi, Rodrigo, Mila, Hetong, Danny, Gaia, Rocky, Emma, Yimiao, Marco, Fernando and Daniel, whose outstanding accomplishments fascinated a captivated audience of parents, students and teachers.
Among the standout performances, Mila L.claimed the title of Primary Musician of the Year with her mesmerising drum solo to The Arctic Monkeys' 'A Certain Romance'. Meanwhile, Yimiao C. enchanting flute performance of 'Carmen Fantasy' earned her the title of Secondary Musician of the Year.
We applaud not only the winners, but all the participants for their dedication to musical excellence and for making this competition a resounding success.
Jim Taylor
Head of Performing Arts.
At Greengates, we are committed to creating an environment where every child feels valued and respected. Our school is more than just a place of learning; it is a vibrant community of families, united by the belief that our diversity is a source of strength and something to be celebrated.
As Educators, we are continuously striving to improve practice and one of the most effective ways that we can do this is through collaboration with others in our profession. This October, we had seven teachers visit Greengates from the British School, Rio to observe the teaching and learning in the primary school. The visit came as a result of a recommendation from our accreditation body, the International Curriculum Association (ICA), who have recognised Greengates Primary as a school of best practice.
Last week, our Performing Arts teachers, Victor Lopez (Drama) and Hadiya Morris (Music and Drama), attended a regional Americas course in Panama focused on the Juilliard K-12 Curriculum.
