CânSing
ContinYou Cymru’s Singing Programme, 'CânSing', is funded by the Welsh Assembly Government and began as a pilot project (from September 2009 to July 2011) which, following an independent evaluation, has received further government funding and remains secure until March 2013.
The overall aim of the pilot is to raise the profile and standard of singing across Wales by extending opportunities for all children and improving the quality of provision and delivery within schools. This development is underpinned by a training programme and resources, to be utilised, primarily, by those working at key stages 2 and 3 and therefore acting as a mechanism for engagement and learning in years 5, 6 and 7.
In addition, the initiative aids pupils’ transition from primary to secondary school and link to out-of-school-hours learning (oshl) and community focused schools development. All materials and resources are available in English and Welsh.
Newsletters
Find out what's been happening by reading our newsletters below.
Download the July 2011 CânSing newsletter in Welsh
Download the June 2011 CânSing newsletter in Welsh
Celebration events
Following the success of the first National CânSing Day was held on Tuesday 21 June 2011 we are busy putting plans in place for National CânSing Day 2012 which will be held on Thursday 21st June 2012- to coincide with World Music Day! Schools who have participated in the programme will receive an e-pack of brand new materials including new songs, support materials, warm-ups, posters, etc and much more.
Schools from all across Wales will be organising their own events to celebrate their involvement in the programme.
Communication
Anyone wishing to receive regular updates on the progress of this initiative should register with the Project Manager, Suzanne Barnes (suzanne.barnes@continyou.org.uk), or info@cansing.org.uk or visit our dedicated website: www.cansing.org.uk
