eaton primary school of uke - summer term 2026
project - best day of my life
For our end-of-term project, the children chose to learn Best Day of My Life by American Authors. The song was suggested by Sophia - our Year 6 student, and as soon as it was mentioned, the rest of the group recognised it and were excited to make it our final project of the year. Its uplifting message and feel-good energy made it the perfect way to celebrate the end of the summer term.
Musically, the song was an excellent choice. With simple chords, it was accessible for everyone in the group, including newer players like Emma, who joined the club with no previous ukulele experience. By the end of the project, every student was confidently playing along and contributing to the performance, a wonderful example of the progress that can be achieved in a supportive and encouraging environment.
The children took ownership of the project from the beginning. As a team, they decided how to divide the vocals, choosing who would sing each section. They learned their parts, supported one another, and performed with confidence. Zach F even added a little ad-lib at the end, and together with Arlo came up with the final "Yeah!" to finish the song - a small moment that perfectly captured the group's personality and enthusiasm.
As well as developing their musical skills, the project encouraged creativity and collaboration. I introduced storyboard sheets to help the children plan ideas for the music video. While the final film didn't follow the storyboard exactly, many of their imaginative ideas made it into the finished video, including jumping off the pirate ship, lying on the grass while being filmed from above, and scoring a goal. The children often filmed one another, while I helped direct some of the group scenes to bring their ideas together.
One of the most rewarding parts of the project was seeing how naturally the children performed in front of the camera. They embraced every opportunity to have fun, express themselves, and support one another. Their enjoyment is genuine, and I hope the finished video captures not only their musical achievements but also their friendship, energy, confidence, and individual personalities.
Projects like this demonstrate that learning an instrument is about so much more than playing the right notes. Through music, children develop confidence, teamwork, creativity, communication skills, and lasting memories. My hope is that, years from now, these children will look back on this project with pride and remember not just the song they performed, but the fun they had creating it together.
Musically, the song was an excellent choice. With simple chords, it was accessible for everyone in the group, including newer players like Emma, who joined the club with no previous ukulele experience. By the end of the project, every student was confidently playing along and contributing to the performance, a wonderful example of the progress that can be achieved in a supportive and encouraging environment.
The children took ownership of the project from the beginning. As a team, they decided how to divide the vocals, choosing who would sing each section. They learned their parts, supported one another, and performed with confidence. Zach F even added a little ad-lib at the end, and together with Arlo came up with the final "Yeah!" to finish the song - a small moment that perfectly captured the group's personality and enthusiasm.
As well as developing their musical skills, the project encouraged creativity and collaboration. I introduced storyboard sheets to help the children plan ideas for the music video. While the final film didn't follow the storyboard exactly, many of their imaginative ideas made it into the finished video, including jumping off the pirate ship, lying on the grass while being filmed from above, and scoring a goal. The children often filmed one another, while I helped direct some of the group scenes to bring their ideas together.
One of the most rewarding parts of the project was seeing how naturally the children performed in front of the camera. They embraced every opportunity to have fun, express themselves, and support one another. Their enjoyment is genuine, and I hope the finished video captures not only their musical achievements but also their friendship, energy, confidence, and individual personalities.
Projects like this demonstrate that learning an instrument is about so much more than playing the right notes. Through music, children develop confidence, teamwork, creativity, communication skills, and lasting memories. My hope is that, years from now, these children will look back on this project with pride and remember not just the song they performed, but the fun they had creating it together.
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WHY JOIN?
The group will be facilitated by Gemma Cullingford. Safeguarding is fully in place. Photo/video permissions will be requested; if a child cannot be filmed, we’ll use creative alternatives so everyone is included. IF YOU OR YOUR SCHOOL ARE INTERESTED PLEASE GET IN TOUCH! Very limited places. [email protected] |
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Please complete this booking form and once we have enough interest you will be emailed by Gemma with payment details and confirmation of your place.
Places will be on a first come first served basis.
Places will be on a first come first served basis.