CENTENARY OF THE BATTLE OF THE SOMME

In a few weeks, we will be having a special assembly commemorating 100 years since the Battle of the Somme during World War 1.  To honour the memory of those who gave their lives in battle, we will be singing the famous hymn by Gustav Holst "I Vow To Thee My Country".

Year 5 children will recognise the melody of this hymn from "Jupiter" when we were studying "The Planets Suite" also by Holst.

Many of you will also recognise the melody form International Week.  It was used as the basid for "World in Union" which we play every year during the flag ceremony.

Try Everything

We have been learning a new assembly song called "Try Everything" from Disney's film "Zootopia". 

 In keeping with the spirit of the song, try singing along at home at the top of your voice without worrying about making any mistakes!

Raise My Voice

Our brand new assembly song is "Raise My Voice". 

There are a lot of words to remember and to fit in to the fast tempo of the music!

Here is a link to the full song lyrics.

Why not try making up your own dance routine to the song like the school below?

Year 2 Are Feeling Happy

Here is Year 2 singing along to one of our new assembly songs, "I'm Feeling Happy".  

It's wonderful to see so many children singing with so much enthusiasm.

Here's the original version for you to sing along to at home:

Year 2 Sing "Make a Difference"

We hope you love our brand new assembly song "Make A Difference".  Here is a video of Year 2 singing this song all together.  Don't they sound fabulous?

How could YOU make a difference today?

Any new assembly songs?

Do you have any suggestions for new assembly songs?  

Remember that the song needs to be suitable for Year 1 - Year 6 and should have a positive message.

We look forward to hearing your ideas!

Reach

Here's our brand new, up-beat assembly song, "Reach" by S Club 7.  

Why don't you try singing along at home.

Assembly song - ROAR

Here's our video of today's assembly song, Roar. Please have a look and a listen and comment using 2 stars and a wish. 

Ms Fran says, "My 2 stars are for a loud chorus and for knowing our words. My wish is for everyone to join in." 

What are your 2 stars and a wish? House points will be given for good answers.

(My apologies for wobbly recording!)

You Can Get It If You Really Want

We have recently been trying a bit of Reggae in assembly.  Check out this fabulous song by Jimmy Cliff which show us the power of perseverance.

YouTube Video of the Week - You Are A Star

This week's video is none other than our own school singing "You Are A Star" in last week's whole-school assembly. 

 

Don't forget that your amazing singing was so good that it gave Mr Simon the "tingle factor".

The World Inside a Book

We are loving singing this song for Book Week.  Why don't you try singing along at home?

Charlie Cook's Favourite Book

This week is Book Week at AP1 and so we will be learning a new assembly song called "The World Inside a Book".  It is based on Charlie Cook's Favourite Book by Julia Donaldson.  

Watch the video below if you would like to hear this book being read.

Remember that you will get a housepoint for every comment so maybe you could tell us what is your favourite book.

Roar

Our brand new assembly song is "Roar" by Katy Perry.  Try singing along at home at the top of your voice!

Good to Be Me

You will know that the theme for our Friday assemblies this term is "Good to Be Me".  Well that is also the name of our new assembly song!  Try watching the video below and try to learn the sign language actions to go with the song as well as the lyrics.

Assembly Songs

Every Friday we listen to an upbeat song as we go out of assembly which helps us get ready for the weekend.  If you have any favourite songs or suggestions, please leave a comment below.

You Are A Star

Everyone seems to love singing our new assembly song.  

Try singing along to this video and pretending you're a rock star!

This Little Light of Mine

This little light of mine,
I'm gonna let it shine,
This little light of mine,
I'm gonna let it shine,
This little light of mine,
I'm gonna let it shine,
Let it shine,
Let it shine,
Let it shine.

It's a Brand New Year at BIS

Here are the words for this week's assembly song. Have a sing through at home and maybe make up your own actions too.

It's a brand new year, at BIS

BIS is where my friends are

You are one of them, and so are you.

So let's all sing out loud.

Don't Give Up

To fit in with our new SEAL topic of "Going for Goals", this week's assembly song will be "Don't Give Up".

Waving Flag

Here's our song for the assembly on Monday in International week.

There won't be much time to practice it in lessons so have a singalong at home and we'll can have a great start to the week.

For the lyrics, click 'read more'... be careful because some of the lyrics on this video are slightly different to ours.