It's a Canadian Celebration

NGES Spring Concert Script - June 16th, 2017

Oh Canada, our true North strong and free

It’s almost July first, when Canada turns 150

But what does this mean, why does it matter?

We get to throw a party and make quite a clatter.

Song - Early years wonder on and sing Happy Birthday with instruments

As part of this party we decided to share,

All the things that we’ve learned to show how we care.

Each year we learn more about our world and yours.

About culture, history, change, and explorers.

We’ll share with you now, what we learn in each grade.

You’ll see it’s a lot, we don’t have it “made in the shade.”

Settle in, listen up, and turn off your phone.

This concert will be great and you’ll eventually go home.

To enhance this experience we’ll also sing songs.

Sit back, relax, and nothing’ll go wrong.

Grade 4

The first you will meet are our school’s Grade 4s

Who are learning what it means to explore.

Norse, Cartier, and Cabot came to see what they’d find.

It’s a wonder the weather didn’t change their minds.

From this we look at how we impact the land.

What Canada might look like, if we’d all lend a hand.

Here come our two songs that have local connection.

One of early days the other’s an exception.

The first speaks of early days of New Scotland no doubt.

The other speaks of getting out and about.

Songs - Ballad of New Scotland

Nowhere with You

Grade 2

In grade 2 we talk about how things change.

After all, life would be boring if it was always the same.

For example we meet new people and grow.

We change grades, cut our hair, and get old. Don’t you know?

Here are 2 songs from Canada about life and money.

Hope you enjoy and find the second funny.

Songs - Four Strong Winds

If I had a Million Dollars

Grade 3

Now onto grade 3 which is all about diversity.

We’ve been looking at diverse cultures to gain clarity.

Our focus is the Atlantic. NS, NB, NL, and PEI.

Where the Gaelic, Acadian, and African settlers could not pass by.

Before them we know, the Mi’kmaq were here.

They now share their land with us, that much is clear.

We’ll now sing 2 songs that show what we’ve learned.

The first sung by Mi’kmaq about friendships they earned.

The second you’ll know, it’s by Burton Cummings.

I hope you enjoy both, and our drumming. (songs)

Songs - Friendship Song

Share the Land

Grade P/1

In music we keep beat, clap rhythms, and sing songs.

We’ve learned about high/low, fast/slow, though class is not long.

We dance, play games, and learn how to work together.

Music class is one of the places we learn to be better.

Today we will share two songs of Canadian ways

One about children, the other about spring days.

Songs - Sing Sing

The Canadian Way

Grade Primary

In primary we learn about identity.

What I like, how I feel, and what it means to be me.

We will present a song about how we feel.

And a fantastic natural light show, that is real.

Songs - Sometimes I feel Happy

Northern Lights

Grade 4/5

In Grade 4/5 we start looking at our history.

About ancient times, how things change, and society.

We are learning skills to help us solve why,

We live the way we do, and are able to get by.

We’re singing you two songs, one in English, one au Francais.

We’ve been learning how these two cultures influenced our way.

J’etend le Moulin is about a mill-wheel.

When the Night Feels my Song is about how someone feels.

Songs - J’etend le moulin

When the Night Feels my Song

Grade 1

In grade 1 we learn about being different and how to care.

We all have needs and wants, but still have to share.

We learn how to care for our earth, which is a big task.

We’ve learned how to problem solve. Need to know how? Just ask.

We will sing two nice songs for you to enjoy.

One about caring, another with numbers, oh boy!

Songs - Teagan’s Lullaby

1, 2, 3, 4

Grade 5/6

Last, but not least is grade 5/6, we are here.

We are learning how to be global citizens this year.

We’ve gained understanding of our home until now.

Time now to focus across the world, but how?

We research, raise money, and our resources we share,

With those less fortunate, because we care.

We’re gaining understanding of what role we must play.

To help and improve our world each day.

Now we will share two empowering songs.

They reflect how we feel, how we need to stand strong.

Songs - Stompa

Inner Ninja

Choir

Before we end this concert we have a few more,

That showcase what the school choir is for.

We meet each week to sing our songs.

We are from different grades and learn to get along.

We work together on a common goal.

We dedicate our time, we are on a roll.

For our first song is about a problem at hand.

Our second song was by a legendary man.

We don’t know what we’ve got til’ it’s gone,

Is something the world needs to realize before long.

Songs - Big Yellow Taxi

Hallelujah

Thank you for listening, you’ve been a great audience.

Here is the last part of our Canadian Celebration from us.

Finale - Something to Sing About

WNES Spring Concert - Title TBA

May 18, 2017

Oh Canada, our true North strong and free

It’s almost July first, when Canada turns 150

But what does this mean, why does it matter?

We get to throw a party and make quite a clatter.

As part of this party we decided to share,

All the things that we’ve learned to show how we care.

Each year we learn more about our world and yours.

About culture, history, change, and explorers.

We’ll share with you now, what we learn in each grade.

You’ll see it’s a lot, we don’t have it “made in the shade.”

Settle in, listen up, and turn off your phone.

This concert will be great and you’ll eventually go home.

To enhance this experience we’ll also sing songs.

Sit back, relax, and nothing’ll go wrong.

Grade 4

The first you will meet are our school’s Grade 4s

Who are learning what it means to explore.

Norse, Cartier, and Cabot came to see what they’d find.

It’s a wonder the weather didn’t change their minds.

From this we look at how we impact the land.

What Canada might look like, if we’d all lend a hand.

Here come our two songs that have local connection.

One of early days the other’s an exception.

The first speaks of early days of New Scotland no doubt.

The other implies what the night feels when a song is about. (songs)

Songs - Ballad of New Scotland

When The Night Feels My Song

Grade 1/2

In music we keep beat, clap rhythms, and sing songs.

We’ve learned about high/low, fast/slow, though class is not long.

We dance, play games, and learn how to work together.

Music class is one of the places we learn to be better.

In grade 1/2 we talk about how things change.

After all, life would be boring if it was always the same.

For example we meet new people and grow.

We change grades, cut our hair, and get old. Don’t you know?

Here are 2 songs from Canada about life and money.

Hope you enjoy and find the second funny.

Songs - Four Strong Winds

If I had a Million Dollars

Grade 2/3

Now onto grade 2/3 which is all about diversity.

We’ve been looking at diverse cultures to gain clarity.

Our focus is the Atlantic. NS, NB, NL, and PEI.

Where the Gaelic, Acadian, and African settlers could not pass by.

Before them we know, the Mi’kmaq were here.

They now share their land with us, that much is clear.

We’ll now sing 2 songs that show what we’ve learned.

The first sung by Mi’kmaq about friendships they earned.

The second you’ll know, it’s by Burton Cummings.

I hope you enjoy both, and our drumming. (songs)

Songs - Friendship Song

Share the Land

Grade Primary

In primary we learn about identity.

What I like, how I feel, and what it means to be me.

We will present a song about how we feel.

And a fantastic natural light show, that is real.

Songs - Sometimes I feel Happy

Northern Lights

Grade 5

In Grade 5 we start looking at our history.

About ancient times, how things change, and society.

We are learning skills to help us solve why,

We live the way we do, and are able to get by.

We’re singing you two songs, one in English, one au Francais.

We’ve been learning how these two cultures influenced our way.

J’etend le Moulin is about a mill-wheel.

Big Yellow Taxi is about a problem that’s real.

We don’t know what we’ve got til’ it’s gone,

Is something the world needs to realize before long.

Songs - J’etend le moulin

Big Yellow Taxi

Grade 1

In grade 1 we learn about being different and how to care.

We all have needs and wants, but still have to share.

We learn how to care for our earth, which is a big task.

We’ve learned how to problem solve. Need to know how? Just ask.

We will sing two nice songs for you to enjoy.

One about caring, another with numbers, oh boy!

Songs - Teagan’s Lullaby

1, 2, 3, 4

Grade 6

Last, but not least is grade 6, we are here.

We are learning how to be global citizens this year.

We’ve gained understanding of our home until now.

Time now to focus across the world, but how?

We research, raise money, and our resources we share,

With those less fortunate, because we care.

We’re gaining understanding of what role we must play.

To help and improve our world each day.

Now we will share two empowering songs.

They reflect how we feel, how we need to stand strong.

Songs - Wavin’ Flag

Stompa

Choir

Before we end this concert we have a few more,

That showcase what the school choir is for.

We meet each week to sing our songs.

We are from different grades and learn to get along.

We work together on a common goal.

We dedicate our time, we are on a roll.

For our first song, do we have any Karate fans?

Our second song was by a legendary man.

Songs - Inner Ninja

Hallelujah

Thank you for listening, you’ve been a great audience.

Here is the last part of our Canadian Celebration from us.

Finale - Something to Sing About

When the Night Feels my Song - Bedouin Soundclash

I'm on the rocky road, Heading down off the mountain slope, And as my steps echo (echo) louder than before. Another day is done, Say good-bye to the setting sun, See what I found, turn back to the ground just like before. Pre-chorus: Hey hey heeeyyy, HEY Beautiful Day HEY Beautiful Day. Heeeeeyyyy,

hey hey hey HEY Beautiful Day HEY Beautiful Day. Chorus: When the night

feels my song, I'll be home,

I'll be home. Into the undergrowth, Twist and turn on a lonely road. In the twilight the day turns to night and I'm alone.

And when the light has left, I'm not sure of my *every* step Follow the wind that pushes me west back to my bed. Pre-chorus Chorus x 3

YouTube Video

Wavin’ Flag

Chorus:

When I get older

I will be stronger

They'll call me 'Freedom'

Just like a wavin' flag

And then it goes back, and then it goes back

And then it goes back, and then it goes...

Born to a throne, stronger than Rome

But violent-prone, poor people zone,

But it's my home, all I have known,

Where I got grown, streets we would roam

Out of the darkness, I came the farthest

Among the hardest survival

Learn from these streets, it can be bleak,

Accept no defeat, surrender retreat

Bridge:

So we strugglin'

Fightin' to eat

And we wonderin'

When we'll be free

So we patiently wait

For that fateful day

It's not far away,

But for now we say:

Chorus

So many wars, settlin' scores,

Bringing us promises, leaving us poor,

I heard them say, love is the way

Love is the answer, that's what they say

But look how they treat us, make us believers

We fight their battles, then they deceive us

Try to control us, they couldn't hold us

'Cause we just move forward like Buffalo soldiers

Bridge

Chorus

And everybody will be singing it

And you and I will be singing it

And we all will be singing it. x2

Chorus x2

When I get older, when I get older

I will be stronger, just like a wavin' flag

Just like a wavin' flag, just like a wavin' flag

flag, flag,

Just like a wavin' flag.

As a whole school, we are learning "Something to Sing About" by Oscar Brand. Below are the lyrics we are singing for this song at our Canada Celebration! Please take this opportunity to check out these lyrics in preparation for our concert.

Something to Sing About - Oscar Brand

I have walked ‘cross the sand of the

Grand Banks of Newfoundland,

Lazed on the ridge of the Miramichi.

Seen the waves tear and roar

At the stone coast of Labrador

Watched them roll back

To the Great Northern Sea

Chorus:

From the Vancouver Island to the

Alberta Highland

'Cross the Prairies, the lakes to Ontario's towers

From the sound of Mount Royal's chimes,

Up to the Maritimes

Something to sing about, this land of ours

Yes there's something to sing about,

Tune up a string about

Call out in chorus or quietly hum

Of a land that is still young,

With a ballad that are still unsung

Telling the promise of great things to come

Chorus:

From the Vancouver Island to the

Alberta Highland

'Cross the Prairies, the lakes to Ontario's towers

From the sound of Mount Royal's chimes,

Up to the Maritimes

Something to sing about, this land of ours

NGES Spring Concert Script - June 16th, 2017

Oh Canada, our true North strong and free It’s almost July first, when Canada turns 150 But what does this mean, why does it matter? We get to throw a party and make quite a clatter. Song - Early years wonder on and sing Happy Birthday with instruments As part of this party we decided to share, All the things that we’ve learned to show how we care. Each year we learn more about our world and yours. About culture, history, change, and explorers. We’ll share with you now, what we learn in each grade. You’ll see it’s a lot, we don’t have it “made in the shade.” Settle in, listen up, and turn off your phone. This concert will be great and you’ll eventually go home. To enhance this experience we’ll also sing songs. Sit back, relax, and nothing’ll go wrong. Grade 4 The first you will meet are our school’s Grade 4s Who are learning what it means to explore. Norse, Cartier, and Cabot came to see what they’d find. It’s a wonder the weather didn’t change their minds. From this we look at how we impact the land. What Canada might look like, if we’d all lend a hand. Here come our two songs that have local connection. One of early days the other’s an exception. The first speaks of early days of New Scotland no doubt. The other speaks of getting out and about. Songs - Ballad of New Scotland Nowhere with You

Grade 2 In grade 2 we talk about how things change. After all, life would be boring if it was always the same. For example we meet new people and grow. We change grades, cut our hair, and get old. Don’t you know? Here are 2 songs from Canada about life and money. Hope you enjoy and find the second funny. Songs - Four Strong Winds If I had a Million Dollars Grade 3 Now onto grade 3 which is all about diversity. We’ve been looking at diverse cultures to gain clarity. Our focus is the Atlantic. NS, NB, NL, and PEI. Where the Gaelic, Acadian, and African settlers could not pass by. Before them we know, the Mi’kmaq were here. They now share their land with us, that much is clear. We’ll now sing 2 songs that show what we’ve learned. The first sung by Mi’kmaq about friendships they earned. The second you’ll know, it’s by Burton Cummings. I hope you enjoy both, and our drumming. (songs) Songs - Friendship Song Share the Land Grade P/1 In music we keep beat, clap rhythms, and sing songs. We’ve learned about high/low, fast/slow, though class is not long. We dance, play games, and learn how to work together. Music class is one of the places we learn to be better. Today we will share two songs of Canadian ways One about children, the other about spring days. Songs - Sing Sing The Canadian Way Grade Primary In primary we learn about identity. What I like, how I feel, and what it means to be me. We will present a song about how we feel. And a fantastic natural light show, that is real. Songs - Sometimes I feel Happy Northern Lights Grade 4/5 In Grade 4/5 we start looking at our history. About ancient times, how things change, and society. We are learning skills to help us solve why, We live the way we do, and are able to get by. We’re singing you two songs, one in English, one au Francais. We’ve been learning how these two cultures influenced our way. J’etend le Moulin is about a mill-wheel. When the Night Feels my Song is about how someone feels. Songs - J’etend le moulin When the Night Feels my Song Grade 1 In grade 1 we learn about being different and how to care. We all have needs and wants, but still have to share. We learn how to care for our earth, which is a big task. We’ve learned how to problem solve. Need to know how? Just ask. We will sing two nice songs for you to enjoy. One about caring, another with numbers, oh boy! Songs - Teagan’s Lullaby 1, 2, 3, 4 Grade 5/6 Last, but not least is grade 5/6, we are here. We are learning how to be global citizens this year. We’ve gained understanding of our home until now. Time now to focus across the world, but how? We research, raise money, and our resources we share, With those less fortunate, because we care. We’re gaining understanding of what role we must play. To help and improve our world each day. Now we will share two empowering songs. They reflect how we feel, how we need to stand strong. Songs - Stompa Inner Ninja Choir Before we end this concert we have a few more, That showcase what the school choir is for. We meet each week to sing our songs. We are from different grades and learn to get along. We work together on a common goal. We dedicate our time, we are on a roll. For our first song is about a problem at hand. Our second song was by a legendary man. We don’t know what we’ve got til’ it’s gone, Is something the world needs to realize before long. Songs - Big Yellow Taxi Hallelujah Thank you for listening, you’ve been a great audience. Here is the last part of our Canadian Celebration from us. Finale - Something to Sing About