SCHOOL WORKSHOPS
FOR PRIMARY SCHOOLS
& SPECIAL SCHOOLS
Rocktopus cross-curricular school workshops offer an energetic and interactive live music experience that incorporates songwriting, dance, literacy & PSHE. All Rocktopus workshops include the production of 4 unique music videos so that your students can show their friends and family how awesome they are in the comfort of their own home.
Whether it's practicing skills from the PE curriculum with their 'Rock The Sport' workshop, raising the profile of your school values with their 'School Values Rock' workshop, or transforming your children into times table rock stars with their 'Maths Rocks' workshop, Rocktopus will have your whole school rocking out together!
Rocktopus also offer a highly flexible and bespoke day of workshops designed specifically for the more complex needs of special schools called 'The Rocktopus Experience'. All workshops are highly active and therefore qualify for 'Sports Premium Funding'.
WHY BOOK A ROCKTOPUS WORKSHOP?
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- Boost children's physical and mental wellbeing -
- Deliver key objectives from the PE, Music, literacy, maths & PSHE curricula -
- Engage reluctant learners with a creative approach to PE -
- Create unique songs, dance routines and music videos as a legacy of resources -
- Improve the status of school values, PE or Maths in your school -
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- Every child can earn their 'Group Performance Qualification' with RSL Awards -
WHAT DOES A WORKSHOP DAY INCLUDE?
- 4 x 1 hour long, exciting, interactive workshops with a live band -
- The creation of 4 brand new educational rock songs -
- Your children engaged in the process of choreographing dance and exercise routines -
- The creation of 4 professional music videos to share at home and in school -
WHAT DOES A WORKSHOP DAY LOOK LIKE? ​
​Firstly, the children are taught a dance routine so they can warm up as Rocktopus rock out one of their own original songs. Tom & Andy then expertly guide the children through the songwriting journey. The children learn about music as they choose the chords and rhythms for the song, they make use of their literacy skills by helping to create and edit the lyrics and, finally, they get to practice their PE and dance skills as they choreograph dance moves for the song they've just created.
Each workshop ends with the creation of an awe inspiring music video - fully edited and personalised for your school. You'll receive a link to a private password protected page on the Rocktopus website where you'll find your music videos. Share the password with parents so that your children can watch the videos at home with friends and family.
“It’s an absolute no-brainer! It’s fun, it’s inclusive, it’s all the things that are great about education rolled into one. We’ve had them in twice now, and have booked them to come again!”
George Samios - Head Teacher, Twerton infants, Bath
“The children had fantastic fun, learning to make music together, thinking of lyrics and learning the sociable value of music and how it linked to our school’s values. It was accessible by all children regardless of their ability or background. Brilliant!”
Miss Morton, Milford Infants
"What an awesome experience for our school community! They have left a legacy for our newly established school, with song and dance routines which can be replicated for many years to come!"
Ryan Parker - Marleigh Primary School
Pricing
Cost: £900 per day + transport/accommodation cost depending on location
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Sports Premium Funding can be used for all of our workshops.
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Maximum children per day: 280 (Discounts are available if booking multiple days for larger schools).
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Can't afford it?
Check out our Activkids Funded Option where you and a famous athlete can raise the money whilst giving the children yet another inspiring experience!
