Get ready for an unforgettable musical adventure, Sing Around the Dockyard at Portsmouth Historic Dockyard.

+ What is it?

On 13 June, Year 2, 3, and 4 pupils are invited to embark on a free exciting journey through the iconic dockyard, visiting historic ships and soaking up the rich maritime history of Portsmouth.

Along the way, they'll sing lively sea shanties and songs about Portsmouth that echo the spirit of the sea.

With the sounds of music and history blending together, it’s going to be a day of discovery, fun, and unforgettable memories!

Don’t miss out on this fantastic celebration of Portsmouth’s naval heritage!

+ When is it?

Sing Around The Dockyard will take place on Frdiay 13 June 2025 from 10:00am at Portsmouth Hisotric Dockyard

+ What will schools have to do?

  • Attend the twilight session on Tuesday 25 March at 4:30pm on Zoom.
  • Teach 6 songs prior to the 13 June (2 Community Songs and 4 Allocated Choir Songs)
  • Arrange transport to the Dockyard
  • Attend performance on 13 June

Songs

Group 3

St. Paul’s Catholic Primary School

Redwood Academy

Group 4

St. Patrick’s Catholic Primary School

St. Paul’s Catholic Primary School

Final timetables will be published shortly, however Group 1 and 2 will arrive at 10:00am and Group 3 and 4 will arrive at 10:15am.

Choir B

Redwood Academy

Langstone Primary Academy

St. George’s Beneficial C of E Primary School

St. Patrick’s Catholic Primary School


Choir Allocation


Group Allocation and Timetables

Schools have been allocated into 4 different groups. You will travel around the Dockyard in these allocated groups. At each stop you will perform to each other, a song from each allocated choir song.

Group 1

Copnor Primary School

St. George’s Beneficial C of E Primary School

10:00 - 10:15

10:15 - 10:30

10:30 -

Group 2

Langstone Primary Academy

St. John’s Cathedral Catholic Primary School

Choir A

St. Paul’s Catholic Primary School

St. John’s Cathedral Catholic Primary School

Copnor Primary School