Thurrock Trailblazer Cultural Catalogue 2019-20

MUSIC FOR
CHANGE
KS1 KS2 KS3 KS4 KS5
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CHINESE MAGIC & ORIGAMI
Established 21 years ago, Music for Change is a Canterbury-based charity that uses music to
celebrate cultural diversity, to bring people together, and to improve people’s well-being. Their
vision is that all members of the community, especially children and young people, fulfil their
creative potential whilst respecting and celebrating cultural diversity. Running educational
workshops, projects, music events and festivals across the UK, Music for Change currently works
with over 50 artists from around the world, who are experienced musicians, skilled in delivering
workshops to large and small groups.
“The children had a great day and really enjoyed this experience. Class
2 were able to make links between their prior learning of China and
their new experiences of traditional Chinese culture”
ABOUT THE PROJECT
Music for Change’s Zhu Hui Ling left home at
the age of 10 to live with the Zhengzhou
Acrobatic School in Henan Province in central
China. For over 20 years she did
international tours with Zhengzhou Acrobatic
Troupe; Beijing Acrobats and other Chinese
Circuses. Much of Ling’s work is associated
with cultural diversity and social cohesion
programmes with young people.
Zhu Hui has a wealth of experience working
in schools and interacting with children; she
has run multiple Chinese Experience events
with Essex Libraries.
CHINESE MAGIC & ORIGAMI WORKSHOP
This workshop from Music for Change
combines two art forms, Chinese Magic and
Origami in one session – introducing the
culture and linking to the celebration of
Chinese New Year, year of the Pig.
• Chinese Magic
Students will experience a short performance
of traditional Chinese magic, followed by an
opportunity to learn a few tricks. Materials
used include silk handkerchiefs, ribbons and
rope.
• Origami
With an additional Origami artist, students will
also experience the art of Origami, or Chinese
paper folding, to make their own Chinese art.
Examples include making a bird and frog or
using paper cutting techniques to make
Chinese letters and fans.
SUITABILITY
The level of difficulty in the content of these
workshops is adaptable across KS1-5.
DATES, LOCATION & FORMAT
Dates are flexible across the academic year. All
workshops take place in-school, where a large
space or hall is required.
Workshops last 1 hour and can be booked as a
half day or whole day of activity. Each
workshop can accommodate a maximum of 30
students.
LEARNING OUTCOMES
• Students will gain knowledge and an
awareness about Chinese culture and
heritage and Chinese New Year
• Develop listening and co-ordination skills
• Improve dexterity and fine motor skills
• Have the opportunity for creative
expression
• Develop communication and social skills
CROSS-CURRICULAR LINKS
GEOGRAPHY & HISTORY
Exploring China and traditional Chinese
culture, including Chinese New Year
ART & DESIGN
Exploring paper modelling and techniques in
3D form
MATHS
Recognising shapes, accurate measuring skills
and division
DRAMA
Exploring traditional Chinese magic skills and
performance
SMSC
Developing values, including increased respect
for other cultures
TEACHER COMMITMENT & TRAINING
Teachers should be present during the
workshops and retain a student to teacher
ratio of 1:15
WHAT HAPPENS AT THE END?
Students are encouraged to perform and
showcase what they have learnt in relation to
Chinese Magic, as well as use their Origami
skills in cross-curricular activities.
OTHER RESOURCES & SUPPORT
Follow-up websites and resources will be sent
to teachers following the workshop
in-school. Supporting DVD’s can be purchased
as a follow up activity in the classroom,
delivered for £28.
COSTS
£570 for half day (total 3 hours)
£645 for full day (total 6 hours)
RECOMMENDED
This offer could complement the following:
• Firstsite: Learning to Look
• Art 4 Thinking: Art & Ofsted CPD
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