In Term Two, the string extension chamber group visited Milford Kindergarten and performed several pieces for them. They then were treated to a lovely morning tea and a play with the tamariki. It was very rewarding for the string ensemble and all the kindergarten students.

This term, we have expanded on that. We invited the local ECE’s to come to a music concert at Milford School. Milford Baptist Kindergarten, Milford Kindergarten and Takapuna Learning Space all came and loved the experience. They listened to the Milford School Orchestra and Junior Kapa Haka. We all joined together to sing Tutira mai nga iwi.

The children and whanau were also introduced to the Year One Teachers, Principal and Deputy Principal so that they were familiar with these teachers when they started school. They year one students also attended the concert so there were some familiar faces!

After the concert, the tamariki played with the Year One students of Milford School on the junior playground. We will definitely continue these initiatives moving forward. It was a celebration of music, but also a great way to help children transition to Milford School. They were excited to see some of the exciting groups they can belong to when they get to primary school.

Eugenie Middleton (Head of Music Milford School, WSL)