Music is an indispensable part of the child-centred curriculum as one of the range of intelligences and as a special way of knowing and learning. Musical activity challenges the child to act in unique ways to listen discerningly to his/her own music and the music of others, to sing, play or read sensitively and accurately, and to evaluate critically. In posing these challenges, music contributes to the development of artistic awareness, self-expression, self-growth, self-esteem and multicultural sensitivity and, therefore, to the development of the whole child.

Cloneen N.S. has a strong tradition of music and musical performances. Music has always been an integral part of our child-centred curriculum, not just because it enhances other areas of learning but because it deepens the children’s sense of humanity, teaching them to recognise beauty and to appreciate more fully the world in which they live.

Every second year there is a Christmas Show in the local Sports Hall and on the alternate year, a Christmas Carol Service is performed.

We have the added expertise of a magnificent music teacher – Gillian Coulter from ‘The Magic of Music’ company, who has helped the school put together outstanding performances not just locally, but also in ‘The Helix’ and ‘The National Concert Hall’. These have provided fond memories to the many of our past pupils.

The children are exposed to the many and varied aspects of music in our school.