As the months go by, these small learnings grow into meaningful shared moments. The preparation of special events such as the Christmas concert, the Grandparents performance, or the end-of-year show. We also dedicate special moments to celebrate the Day of Peace, Music Week (Saint Cecilia), and to remember Saint Madeleine Sophie Barat, the founder of our school, as well as the Virgin of Mater.

Furthermore, when our students reach the primary stage, they can enjoy extracurricular music lessons, where learning is focused on the instrument of their choice, such as piano, guitar, singing, and others.

At Sagrat Cor Sarrià, music is much more than rhythm and melody. It is understood as a space where children enjoy learning together, where they feel part of their class group, and where they share their achievements with their families. Through music we also nurture the values of our school: respect, kindness, love, responsibility, empathy, and solidarity.

In conclusion, in every rehearsal, every song, and every quiet listening moment, helps to internalize essential routines for this stage of childhood: learning to wait, to listen calmly, and to care for the positive atmosphere in the classroom. So, between songs and smiles, our students take their first musical steps while growing as thoughtful, joyful, and caring members of our community.

Happy Halloween.

In our English sessions we are working about the meaning of this wonderful season. In spring everything is in “bloom”, the water that falls from the mountains forming the rivers, the trees covered by leaves, the green meadows full of flowers, the explosion of new life (butterflies, bees, ladybugs…). But the best of all is when after a rainy day, the sun appears in the sky accompanied by a wonderful rainbow.

There are so many vocabulary and spring expressions to learn!

 And we can get into this colourful world through exciting stories, songs and games.

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We are learning two great spring songs:”I can sing a rainbow” and “My Baby Bumble Bee”. In this picture we are learning the names of spring animals through a flashcard game of pairs.

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The song that we are learning is “Spring Is Here”.  In this picture you can see us making a spring landscape with all its elements.

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In this game we must know if our flashcard belongs to one of the four seasons: spring, summer, autumn and winter. Besides, you have to say the reason that makes you believe that you are doing the right thing. Listening to and working on this song “Seasons Song” has helped us a lot to learn about the differences between the four seasons.

We usually start a new topic with a story. We listen carefully to the teacher and then we do many fun activities. We try our best to speak in English with our classmates and our teacher.

We do different activities like for example, playing memory, asking questions in English, we sing and dance to songs, etc. We also review things we are doing in other classes- this time though we do it in English.

Right now, we are learning all about winter: the clothes we wear, the weather outside and all the activities we can do on the snow like making snowmen and playing with our friends!

When the session is over, we sing the “Bye bye song” to say goodbye to our teacher!

We spend weeks learning new songs, and revising some old ones, in three different languages: Catalan, Spanish and English. Through the carols, we acquire some new vocabulary and more knowledge about the origin of Christmas and who are its main characters: baby Jesus, Virgin Mary, Saint Joseph and the Three Wise Men, among others. 

We also practise our singing skills by improving our posture, diction and breathing; all the elements for a healthy vocal development. 

And, of course, the funniest part of all: putting on a costume to sing all the Christmas carols! 

Shake your bells and let’s sing! 

Children feel more comfortable and confident when they know what to expect. So, first of all they sit down in a circle and they do the “Hello song” to start their English time. Teacher Lara and Blanca have four or five flashcards upside down and they pick them up one by one, and they sing and dance the song that corresponds. They also do the “Good morning song” and give a big hug to our lovely Ladybug!

They used to repeat the same routine in order to learn some songs, words and that’s why repetition is essential: children need to hear words so many times before  they feel ready to produce them themselves.