A Steel Band workshop visited school and showed us how to make fantastic music with the Steelpans! We all got a turn and then they played some brilliant music for us to dance to.

We even started a Conga line in the hall!

What is a Steelpan Band?

Steelpans (also known as steel drums or pans, and sometimes, collectively with other musicians, as a steel band or orchestra) is a musical instrument originating from Trinidad and Tobago. Steel pan musicians are called pannists.

The steelpan or drum  is struck using a pair of straight sticks tipped with rubber; Some musicians use four pansticks, holding two in each hand.

The pan is the national instrument of Trinidad and Tobago

We can't believe it! Another year has flown by and it is now 2015.

We had a very busy Christmas at Shadsworth Infant School. We hope you and your families had a lovely two week break and that your children are well and ready to start the new year.

Happy New Year from all the staff at Shadsworth Infant School