2 weeks back in my room

I need to think what to do with the board at the back here- I can't seem to find ONE section of my musical timeline so that hasn't gone up.

There's still an empty display board on the left there- really need to put some thing up there and to complete the notation one.

Currently got all the hall music stands in here too as the hall is not in use yet as it still needs the floor sanding back and being polished and all the equipment being checked in the hall.

Can you see my reading book area on the window sill above?  I decided to show off my book collection better in this room to encourage book talk! I have a loan book now and have had several loans already!

It's made such a difference to my mental state not to be in a constant siege mode- having to think about where things are, what I've forgotten or lost.

It's been lovely to have the option of grabbing any instrument- to offer the children a choice (where appropriate) of instruments and not to have to be selective for my sanity (and time constraints on moving equipment!) 

The children who HAD been in the room before (anyone in Year 4 and above) were SO delighted to be back in the music room again!  They were so excited!

I've had new speakers and a sound system so my sound is a bit louder in the room which is great!

I started my clubs last week.

15 children signed up for drumming club- it was great to just start it in my room! An interesting collection!

28 children signed up to Year 3-4 choir and we had a lovely 1st session- they were so sweet and excited and sang beautifully! I had quite a few new ones as well as some who returned from last year.

23 in Year 5-6 choir so far and many of them returning members as well as some new! Again, they made a lovely sound and it was so nice to just host it in my room.

At the moment, with the hall out of use, choirs are in here but it will be lovely to use a real piano when we get the hall back!

IT wise has been a bit tricky as we have moved to Microsoft 365 which is a bit tricky to grapple with and some crucial software is not on there!

Some of my classes have been tricky. I'm trying to learn the names of the new Year 1 children and the class I have first thing on a Monday are a real handful! I'm getting used to them and trying to get to know them.

There's a lot to get set up for the new year. I am struggling a bit with getting everything done but it will get done!

My enthusiasm is back - I'm managing to get in earlier which is great!

Hope all is well with you!

xx