WALKING ON SUNSHINE

 The Happiness show

Our KS2 show focuses on developing good behaviour, high achievement and good health by being happy through :

Developing a positive mindset
Growth vs fixed mindsets, encouraging a positive outlook
Practising mindfulness
Appreciating the moment, not worrying about the past or future
Building character
Confidence, resilience, independence
Getting the right amount of sleep
The value of sleep for good attainment
Following interests and talents
Engaging in enjoyable activities

The 90 minute show has lots of interaction for the children and our live music includes "Walking on sunshine", "Happy", "Hi ho silver lining", etc

For KS1 & Foundation, our 35 minute show covers the ideas appropriately with lively action songs for all.

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REACH FOR THE STARS !

The aspirations show

For KS2 we look at hopes and ambitions for ourselves, our community and our world.

OURSELVES – personal aspirations
Jobs and work; skills and qualities needed; developing self belief; achieving realistic aims.

OUR COMMUNITY – our place in society
Respect for each other; heroes of our community; being a good citizen; diversity & equality.

OUR WORLD – the future of our world
Rights & needs; a fairer world; care for the environment; sustainability.

A 90 minute show using our unique mix of live music, dancing, video clips and interactive fun. Songs include "Reach for the stars" (obviously!), "Don't stop thinking about tomorrow", "What have you done today to make you feel proud", etc.

For KS1 & Foundation we look at the children’s aspirations in an appropriate way. A 35 minute show with lively action songs for all.

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I FEEL GOOD

The Wellbeing show - helping to support your children's wellbeing and mental health.

For KS2 we look at feeling good in BODY, MIND and SPIRIT.

BODY - Physical health :
Healthy eating and physical activity.
MIND - Emotional health :
Mental health, self-esteem, handling change, personal identity.
SPIRIT - Social health :
Relationships, friendships, bullying, resilience, respect & tolerance.

A 90 minute show using our unique mix of live music, dancing, video clips and interactive fun.

For KS1 & Foundation we cover this sensitive topic in an appropriate way. A 35 minute show with lively action songs for all.

 

 

THE BEST OF BRITISH LITERATURE

 

In this show we look at classic books from the great British authors.  We look at classics such as The Jungle Book, The Wind in the Willows, Peter Pan, The Railway Children, and authors such as Shakespeare, Beatrix Potter, Tolkien, Lewis Carroll.

We don't forget more modern classics - Roald Dahl, David Walliams, Anthony Browne, etc.  We cover the material through sections on different genres e.g. Adventure, Animals, Humour, etc and have sections on Poetry and Illustrators.  And there's still plenty of music and interactive fun of course, all in a 90 minute show for KS2.

For KS1/Foundation, we have a 35 minute show looking at appropriate books and authors and involving all the children in music and dancing.

This package is ideal for encouragement of reading and as part of your school's emphasis on promoting British culture.

 

BRITISH VALUES 


  

 

Requested by Headteachers, this show supports and illustrates your work on British Values.

FOR KS2 :

We cover the key areas of :
democracy
rule of law
individual liberty
mutual respect
tolerance of those of different faiths and beliefs

We look at the four countries of the UK and feature costumes, music and dance

We highlight the great Britons from Winston Churchill to J K Rowling

Our live music features songs to emphasise the key message of tolerance and respect e.g. "Little help from my friends", "Love train", "We are family"

FOR KS1/FOUNDATION :

We present British Values in an appropriate way for this age group
Plus a look at the four countries of the UK - learning, singing and fun

Two shows to support your local studies :

Liverpool 

Bring your work on Liverpool alive with The Pop Project's presentation featuring the music and culture of this vibrant city

We look at :

·         The places - the Cavern to the Echo Arena

·         The styles of music - skiffle, folk, Merseybeat, the 80's, etc

·         Plus dance, comedy, football

·         And there may just be a bit of Beatles !

 

The excitement of the city in your school hall

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The North West

The best of of the North West of England, helping your children understand more about where they live

We look at :

·         The places - Liverpool, Manchester, the towns of the NW

·         The styles of music - skiffle, folk, Northern Soul, the 60's, George Formby, etc

·         Plus dance, comedy, football

The best of the North West

And for KS1/Foundation, our usual mix of lively action songs from Liverpool and the North West.

 

Six decades of Books

 

In our KS2 presentation, we take a historical journey from the 1950s to the present day focusing on the children's books that were written and published in each decade.

• Journey with us from Narnia to Hogwarts.
• Meet Paddington Bear, the Snowman, the Gruffalo.
• Find out about the great authors - Tolkien, Roald Dahl, Philip Pullman, etc.

Our live music, pictures and video clips set the context of the period and we have some interactive fun along the way.


The KS1 & Foundation presentation takes a look at books appropriate for this age, and we sing some lively action songs that even the youngest of children can join in with.

Meet everyone's favourite book characters - tank engines, hungry caterpillars, multicoloured elephants.

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The MULTICULTURAL show

 

This presentation featuring the music and culture of the Americas will help contextualise the material you are covering.

• The places - North, Central and South America plus the Caribbean are covered
• Styles of music - Blues, Latin American, R n B, etc
• The culture - singing in Spanish, South American football, California surfing
• The popular dances of modern times - the Jive, Twist, Disco, etc