A message for our Year 7 parents and carers:

Year 7 Meet the Tutor Evening.

This event provides an opportunity for you to meet your child's form tutor, who will be supporting them throughout the academic year. It is also a chance to find out how your child has settled into Year 7, learn more about life at The Portsmouth Academy, and ask any questions you may have about the year ahead.

  • Session 1: 3:30pm to 4:15pm
  • Session 2: 4:15pm to 5:00pm

Allergy Awareness:

To help keep all pupils safe, please ensure the school has up-to-date information about any allergies your child may have. Accurate allergy information enables us to put appropriate support plans in place, train staff effectively, and respond quickly in an emergency. We all have a part to play in creating a safe environment, including following our nut-aware policy and being mindful of the food brought into school. If your child has an allergy, please contact the school or update their details via Arbor. Be Allergy Aware Posters for AAW25

Music

Learning in Music

Music is both a focus for study and a means of communal expression. Students at The Portsmouth Academy are given the opportunity to develop musical understanding and skill (in perception, as composers and as performers) in classes, individually and in school ensembles. There are many opportunities for pupils to share their musical expertise with the academy as well as with the wider community, for instance, the Carol Service and Sound Bites, and our annual school production.

Department Team: 

  • Mr Calcott – Curriculum Lead (MAT Cover)
  • Miss Francis – Curriculum Lead (MAT Leave)
  • Mrs Dobson
  • Miss Owens
  • Mr Mansfield - HLTA

Participation, performance and personalised progression extend beyond the classroom. Vocal and instrumental tuition are available to students in all years, and a wide range of extra-curricular musical activities (choirs and instrumental groups) take place each week at lunchtime and after school.

Curriculum Overview and Intent

Curriculum Overview

Curriculum Intent

Year 7 Knowledge Banks

Term 1 - Baseline Testing

Term 2 - Keyboard and Ukulele

Term 3 - Rhythm in Music

Term 4 - The Orchestra

Term 5 - Guitar and Drum Skills

Term 6 - Expression in Music

Year 8 Knowledge Banks

Term 1 - Guitar and Drum Skills

Term 2 - Expression in Music

Term 3

Term 4 - World Music

Term 5 - EDM (Electronic Dance Music)

Term 6 - Rap Music

Year 9 Knowledge Banks

Term 1 - Film Music Listening

Term 2 - Guitar and Drum Skills

Term 3 - History of Pop Timeline

Term 4 - Event Management

Term 5 - Reggae Music

Term 6 - Song Sequencing

KS4 Knowledge Banks

Music Theory Knowledge

Composing Techniques

Term 3 -

Term 4

Term 5 -

Term 6 -