Teacher feedback
"They were really engaged. It was a bright and interesting storybook [First Dragon] and a lively and enthralling composition. We really enjoyed the experience and the children gained a lot musically and towards Curriculum Cymreig."
"The PowerPoints on graphic scores were excellent - they really provided the non-specialist with a good starting point as a basis for composition."
"Pupils responded very enthusiastically! I was particularly aware that children with speech / language and communication problems responded positively with excellent graphic scores produced."
"Easy applicable elements of Curriculum Cymrieg are brilliant, and as an added bonus, projects that can be used flexibly in thematic learning - thank you! [First Dragon and Lost Island]
"We were able to use the theme of the Lost Island across many curriculum areas - language, art and craft and design, and were able to bring in thinking skills. One of the thinking skills lessons was observed by Estyn."
"Excellent response from the children - the resource [Lost Island] really captured their imagination. The children really enjoyed the project"
"Excellent resources [Lost Island] - raised standards in music and developed musical awareness."
"Fantastic new resources [First Dragon and Lost Island], can't wait to use them in school, and to share it with other teachers."
"The children loved the whiteboard story resource [First Dragon], it was entertaining with lovely, bright illustrations. The listening guide was extremely useful with the music CD.
"I found the project [First Dragon} very easy to work follow which gave me the confidence to work with the children. Having an illustrated story made composing a piece much easier. We thoroughly enjoyed it."
"From the resources [First Dragon], it took some of the ideas and created my own piece with pupils from year 10 GCSE. It allowed all pupils to participate regardless of their ability. This is a resource that could be used with children of all age groups."
"A fantastic resource that inspired the children [First Dragon]. Also covered so much music, Curriculum Cymrieg and other skills."
"Knowing there are packs / materials available which can help deliver lessons etc through music for Curriculum Cymrieg is great. Also knowing they can be used for topic approach with single classes and throughout the school."
"Our head /staff/cluster will love what we can do with this material - plus with inspection looming it's answered lots of worries!!!"
"Resources and information can be adapted to secondary setting [First Dragon and Lost Island]."
