Musical Performance as part of Refugee Week
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Musical Performance as part of Refugee Week
Students from KS3 Project performed at the Queen Elizabeth Hall foyer at the South Bank Centre on 27th June as part of Refugee Week celebrations. The performance was the culmination of a series of music workshops led by Harmonise musicians. The Harmonise project was developed by Music Action International to develop empathy in schools between refugees and people from all backgrounds. The musicians themselves are refugees and Newman students were moved by their stories. The workshops developed the student’s confidence in music, including singing, playing instruments and song writing, as well as promoting an increased sense of wellbeing.
At the event the students performed a series of songs from countries including Rwanda, Ethiopia, Romania and Sierra Leone, as well as performing a song they wrote themselves. Singers were accompanied by students using African drums, Samba drums and maracas. Performing capoeira at the event was Gustavo, Year 8, from Brazil.
Peace (written by students from KS3 Project)
Swimming in fresh water
Listening to the sound of birds
Feeling proud, strong and free
Surrounded by good people, community
Smell of flowers in the air
Stability, peace, everywhere
We sing together
Happiness and joy
We share
A sense of believing in myself and others
Stillness in my mind
Old problems disappearing
A sense of peace