P6 children from Kingswells Primary School based their song on the idea that many people try to excuse the things they do or say while under the influence of alcohol, which the children felt was unfair. They reasoned that, if you decide to drink too much, you are responsible for your actions. We ended the chorus with the line ‘You can’t excuse it, ‘cos you could’ve refused it’.
P4-P7 children from Midmar Primary School in Aberdeenshire decided to give their new song a space theme. The end result included some interesting facts, along with a few of our science fiction heroes.
We brought the sounds of the Caribbean to Tullos Primary School when we worked with P3-P5 children on a new song with a water safety theme. The children learnt some important beach safety rules in time for the summer holidays.
P6 classes from Culter Primary School worked together to create a new song about the dangers of smoking. As well as discussing how smoking damages health, the children had an opportunity to think about how young people begin smoking, including sharing a pack of cigarettes with someone who already smokes and tries to persuade you that you won't become addicted.
P5/P6 children at Forehill Primary School wanted to write a song about legal drugs. We talked about a range of substances, including prescription drugs and over the counter medicines, and the result was a rock 'n' roll song about how to use medicines safely. The message is straight forward and strong - and the children insisted that we added an Elvis feel at the end of each chorus (Uh-hu-hu)!
We worked with P6 children at Cornhill Primary School to create a song based on a story they had been told by a visiting Police Officer about a young child who had taken some pills that had been hidden in a sweet packet. The theme led to much discussion, resulting in some very powerful and memorable lyrics.
