Our new Bell system
You may have noticed or had children mention, that recently we have changed our school bell system. This new system, in it’s trial phase, allows us to use music as well as traditional bell sounds. Different types of music can be used at different times of the day—for example, calm tunes to signal the end of breaks and help students settle, and more upbeat music to mark the start of the school day.
Some of the benefits to using music as bells include:
• Positive Atmosphere: Music can boost student mood, motivation, and engagement across the school.
• Calm Transitions: Gentle or classical music can support smoother, quieter transitions between lessons.
• Student Engagement: Music creates interest and excitement, making daily routines more enjoyable.
As part of this initiative, we will be trialling a range of music styles to see what works best for our students and community. In the near future, we are also looking forward to involving student voice in this process. The Student Representative Council (SRC), along with classes and staff, will have opportunities to suggest and provide input into the music selections. We will also work with our Music Education Coach Gaby Freer, on advice into what types of music, what length and in what rotation works best for schools. It will be exciting to see how this evolves.
