This fortnight in Visual Arts, the Grade 5/6 students have been exploring the work of Australian artist Fred Williams. Williams is renowned for his abstract landscape paintings that capture the essence of the Australian bush through the use of dots, lines, and textured surfaces. In the first week, students studied photographs of bushfires and the landscapes that emerge afterwards. Using pieces of cardboard, they painted the skyline and middle ground, applying thick layers of paint to create a rich texture. During the second session, students experimented with natural materials such as sticks, twigs, and seed pods to stamp or add markings to their work—expressing their interpretations of trees, bushes and shrubs during or after a fire. Here are a few examples of their wonderful creations!
We have had so much fun over the last two weeks singing and performing songs with such love. We have incorporated the use of up to 10 props to assist with the visual and aural enhancement of our music. The students are delving into a whole sea of new and exciting music vocabulary to enhance their skills in all aspects of the curriculum. Familiar and new music has filled our hearts with love and the ukulele has been our accompanying instrument.
Students have had an exciting start to Physical Education this term, getting active and building their skills across all year levels. Our Foundation students have been introduced to key PE rules and routines while enjoying a range of warm-up games that focus on safety, cooperation and fair play. They have also loved learning about our Gaga pits and participating in the game each week. In Grades 1 and 2, students have been revisiting their fundamental motor skills with a strong focus on throwing and catching through fun, game-based activities. Meanwhile, students in Grades 3–6 have begun preparing for the upcoming Athletics Day. Grades 3 and 4 students have been learning and revisiting the different events. Grades 5 and 6 are working on refining their technique and improving their results. It’s been fantastic to see such great energy and effort from everyone involved.
