AUSLAN In Auslan this week, Foundation students have been learning about clothing signs and how to communicate different colours with what they are wearing. Students discussed many examples of what they wear during the different seasons of the year! Grades 1 to 6 have rediscovered H.O.L.M and N.M.F (Handshapes, Orientation, Location and Movement; NonManual Features) with a focus on Orientation and how it effects how Auslan signs can change throughout a conversation. Grade 5/6 students have also been working on creating a holiday story to demonstrate as an assessment piece next week and early term 4.
During our Auslan sessions this week, students in Grades 3 to 6 have been learning about ‘Dinner’ signs and how to order a meal at a restaurant. They have been discovering new food signs and having fun with their peers by placing a detailed menu order! Foundation students have been focusing on ‘Fruit’ signs and enjoying songs and poems related to their favourite fruits. Last week, our school was paid a visit from Auslan Education Services and students had an opportunity to meet Naomi, who regularly features in many of our educational videos. The AES crew had fun with all of the children and were amazed by their great Auslan signing and how much they have improved over the past 12 months!
With the end of term getting closer, student have been using their Auslan signs to participate in various fun revision games and activities. Students from Grade One to Six have been discovering ‘Minimal pairs’ and how changing one variation of H.O.L.M (handshape, orientation, location, movement) can change the meaning of the sign. Foundation students have been learning weather signs by drawing about weather, sharing their knowledge of the day’s weather signs and practising a weather poem. They have also been revising numbers up to 20 and the letters of their first names.
Foundation students have been revising their Auslan alphabets, colours and everyday signs from the previous lesson this term. Our new topic this week was focused on family signs! Everyone enjoyed talking about their own families and learning how to sign who is in their immediate family at home. Examples include, mum, dad, brother, sister, aunty, uncle, grandmother and grandfather.
In Auslan lessons this week, Grades 1 to 6 have been learning how to communicate signs about things outside the house. Through a range of activities, we discussed and explored many different objects that exist outside our own houses, such as trees, grass, barbecues, gates and sheds. Following this, students learnt how to sign and combine many of these into Auslan phrases to clearly communicate with each other.
During Auslan lessons this week, students from Grades 1 to 6 have been learning about how to communicate transport signs. We participated in a number of fun memory games and were challenged to use different transport signs (for example: car, truck, boat, skateboard, aeroplane and bike) in short Auslan phrases and sentences. Foundation students have been revising their fingerspelling skills and recalling their Auslan alphabet signs this week. We have also learnt how to sign many colours and had fun singing and signing the Rainbow Song.
This week, students have entered the Auslan room with great excitement, eager to begin learning a variety of new hand signs and demonstrating some of what they had been taught in 2024. Foundation grades have been introduced to the topics to be covered throughout term 1 and taught a list of basic hand signs to engage in short conversations. Grades 1 to 6 have revised the alphabet and some greetings signs as well. We also discussed the Auslan classroom rules and expectations, and took part in some fun ‘getting to know each other’ activities. The student’s enthusiasm towards learning Auslan this week has been awesome!
Term 3 2025
In Foundation students have continued learning about push and pull forces we use every day. A highlight has been our Force Detective Walk where we identified the push and pull forces in the classroom and around the school. In Grades 1 and 2, students have been exploring the science of sound. They designed and built their own instruments using everyday materials, exploring how striking, plucking, shaking, scraping and blowing all create vibrations that make sound. Students in Grade 3/4 have been investigating insulation and how to keep things warm. They learned that animals use fat, fur, feathers and wool as natural insulators, and tested everyday materials such as foil, newspaper, bubble wrap and wool to see which kept a bottle of hot water warm for the longest. In Grade 5/6, students deepened their understanding of how light behaves through a range of activities. They investigated shadows by creating puppet shows, designed mirror mazes to test reflection, and experimented with refraction using water to make arrows, pictures and words flip. We were also lucky enough to have some sunny days to test our light prisms that made rainbows!
In Science, Foundation students explored how objects move by investigating different balls and discovering push and pull forces in their environment. In Years 1 and 2, students learned how musical instruments such as tambourines, triangles, maracas, drums, castanets, and xylophones produce sound. Years 3 and 4 investigated heat—how it can be created through friction, electricity, and burning—by making butter from cream, exploring convection through custard, and identifying examples of heating and cooling in daily life. Meanwhile, Years 5 and 6 explored light and vision, labelling diagrams of the eye, predicting how colours change when light is combined, learning the differences between transparent, translucent, and opaque materials, and observing refraction.
We celebrated Science Week with this year’s theme, "Decoding the Universe- Exploring the unknown with nature's hidden language". Students explored the idea that science is full of patterns, codes, and signals that help us understand the world. A highlight was our amongst our 5/6 classes “Communicating with Light” sessions, where students learned to send and decode Morse code using torches. They worked together to send secret messages across the room and discovered how light can be a powerful form of communication. Foundation students explored movement by predicting and testing which objects roll, slide, or do both, recording their results in a Venn diagram, and investigated how humans move using actions such as push, pull, jump, and swing. Grade 1/2 students listened for and identified different sounds, comparing their volume and pitch. Students in Grades 3/4 examined how our bodies respond to heat energy during rest and exercise, making predictions and recording results. Grade 5/6 students also investigated how light travels and reflects, predicting and testing light paths, measuring and comparing angles, and creating ray diagrams while following the scientific process.
This term in Science, our Foundation students have been busy observing and describing the different ways objects move. Students proudly illustrated their observations in their workbooks, showing their growing understanding of movement and motion. In Grades 1 and 2, students have been tuning into sound! They explored how different actions create different sounds and began building a strong vocabulary to help them describe and explain what they hear. From tapping and shaking to blowing and scraping, the classrooms have been alive with curious investigation and discovery. Meanwhile, our Grade 5 and 6 students stepped into the role of scientists by learning about the steps of the scientific process. They’ve been developing skills to ask questions, make predictions, plan fair tests, and draw conclusions from their investigations, essential tools that will support their inquiry-based learning across all areas of science.
Term 2 2025
Across all grades we have begun to wrap up our semester in science with fun, hands-on experiments! A highlight across grades 1, 2, 3, and 4 has been exploring Non-Newtonian substances by making oobleck. The Grade 5/6 students enjoyed making lava lamps in a jar and observing how some substances when mixed, make mixtures, some make solutions and some create reactions! Foundation students have loved designing their dream houses, describing the materials they would use and their properties. We are excited to see what next semester brings as we shift our focus to physical and biological sciences!
This week in Science, Foundation students explored the properties of craft materials by using their senses to describe how different objects feel, creating imaginative monsters from various textures and colours. The Grade 1/2 students investigated malleable materials by making salt dough, shaping it into ornaments or figurines, and decorating them once dried. In Grades 3/4, students learned about changes in states of matter, identifying reversible and irreversible changes and discussing the processes involved in these transformations. Grade 5/6 students reflected on their learning from the term by creating mind maps during a class discussion, summarising key scientific concepts and strengthening their understanding.
In Foundation, students have continued to explore materials and their properties through a range of different activities. One favourite activity for students was identifying objects that are magnetic by using our large classroom magnetic to see which items they could collect. In Grades 1/2, students explored how to strengthen paper by folding, rolling and layering it to build strong paper bridges. They tested their predictions by seeing how many blocks each design could hold without sagging. This helped them understand how the shape of materials can affect their strength. Students in Grades 3/4, investigated the properties of gases through a range of experiments using balloons, bubbles, syringes and air sprays. They learned that gases are invisible, take up space, and can be compressed. These activities helped them see how gases behave differently from solids and liquids in everyday life. In Grade 5/6 we have been learning about particles and their behaviour. We've explored how particles move differently in solids, liquids, and gases, and how this movement changes during phase changes. One highlight was conducting the ice rope experiment, where we discovered that salt lowers the freezing point of water which was demonstrated as the salt allowed the string to become embedded in the ice cube.
This week in Science, Foundation students explored the properties of materials, including colour, shape and texture. A highlight was our Properties Scavenger Hunt where we took our learning outside, to find objects with different textures. The smooth slide on the playground was an obvious favourite. In Grades One and Two, students investigated how different materials like elastic bands, straws, balloons, and foil can be bent, folded, or twisted. A fun yoga warm up helped them connect how our bodies, like materials, can also change shape. In Grades Three and Four, students examined the properties of solids and learned how molecules and atoms help solids keep their shape. They identified solids that are hard, flexible, rough, or absorbent and connected their learning to real world objects during a hands on investigation. In Grades Five and Six, students have continued to develop their knowledge of the properties of solids, liquids and gases by deepening their understanding of what ‘matter’ actually is- anything with weight and volume. Students designed their own demonstration with balloons to prove that air is matter and it was so interesting to see what they came up with!
In Science we have launched into Term 2 with a new focus- Chemical Science, focusing on the properties of materials, mixtures and the ways they can change. Across all year levels students have been sharing what they already know and exploring how to describe everyday materials and their properties. Foundation students have done this using simple properties such as shape, colour and texture. Grade 1 and 2 students have focused on how materials can change and have practiced using scientific vocabulary to describe these changes. Across Grades 3-6 the focus has been on states of matter, looking into Solids, Liquids and Gases to develop familiarity with the scientific vocabulary we will be using throughout our unit. We are looking forward to all of the fun to come in Term 2 of Science!
Term 1 2025
In Science, we have continued our exploration of Earth and Space Science. Foundation students have been learning how animals adapt in winter, some by migrating, like the humpback whale and others by hibernating, like the mountain pygmy possum! In Grade 1, the focus has been on seasonal changes and students made their own seasonal calendars in groups. Grade 2 students have been looking to the sky, to learn about the different constellations and then recreated these in their own arrangements. In Grade 3/4, students dived into the water cycle with several experiments to observe how water changes states. In Grades 5/6, students explored Aboriginal Seasons, identifying the similarities and differences between the seven seasons of the Kulin People and the European four season model. We’ve also been investigating the force of gravity, observing how different objects fall and identifying the effects of air resistance. The students applied this knowledge in a challenge to see which group could make a piece of paper take the longest to reach the ground. It’s been another engaging fortnight of learning and we look forward to wrapping up our learning for Term 1 over the next two weeks.
Students have been exploring a range of exciting topics across all year levels.
Foundation: Our youngest learners have been discovering the wonders of weather and seasons. They have explored what happens in Summer, Autumn, Winter, and Spring, including the types of weather we experience, seasonal celebrations, and how animals adapt throughout the year.
Grade 1: Students have been developing their understanding of weather and seasons by identifying similarities and differences. They are also expanding their vocabulary to describe seasonal changes with confidence.
Grade 2: In their learning about the day time and night time sky, students have been making observations about what they see and noticing patterns in the sky, deepening their understanding of natural cycles.
Grades 3 & 4: Students have been investigating the distribution of water on Earth and how much of it is fresh and available for human use. They have explored the differences between saltwater and freshwater and learned just how much of our planet is covered by water.
Grades 5 & 6: Our senior students have been delving into the vastness of the solar system, focusing on the scale and distance between major planets. They have been developing an appreciation for just how enormous space really is!
In Science, students have begun their exploration of Earth and Space Science. We spent some time showing and discussing what we already know, as well as familiarising ourselves with key vocabulary and new terms related to our topics. Foundation students learned how different types of clothing can protect them from the weather, like wearing jackets on windy days or sunglasses on sunny days. In Grades 1/2 students have learned about the changes in the sky and landscape across different seasons, as well as day and night. Grade 3/4 students explored the power of the sun, discussing how it affects the world around us, and created their own sun-inspired superheroes. A 5/6 highlight in Science this fortnight has been exploring the planets and other objects in our solar system, using a solar system simulator. Students were able to deepen their understanding of how the planets move and orbit the sun as well as the many features of each planet. Across all of these activities, students have been developing essential scientific vocabulary and connections between weather, seasons, and space.
Our Foundation to Grade 6 students have kicked off the year with enthusiasm as they step into the Science room, ready to explore, experiment, and learn! We are thrilled to see their excitement for the fresh environment and new layout of the room, and we can already tell they are going to have a fantastic year ahead. As they transition into this new space, students are learning the importance of a few key expectations in Science when transitioning from their classroom and the routines and expectations of our Science learning environment. This year, students are excited about the top three topics they’ll be diving into: hands-on experiments, the wonders of the solar system, and working together in groups to explore new concepts! We are so proud of our budding scientists and can’t wait to see all they discover and achieve in 2025.
Congratulations to the following students who qualified and participated in the Divisional Athletics Day. This is a great achievement and we are very proud of the way they have represented Avondale primary. Quinten L, Georgia V, Aiden B, Natasha A, Quinn P, Josephine Anagnos, Sam S, Aleyna D and Ella D. A big congratulations to Aiden B and Ella D who finished first place in their high jump event and have now qualified for regional. We are all very proud of your efforts and wish you the best of luck at the next level.
This term our Grade 5 and 6 students have been participating in a Basketball SEPEP unit. Students have been practicing with the same team each week whilst each student has taken on a specific role including Coach, Captain, Scorer, Publicity Officer and Equipment Manager. Students have the opportunity to grow their sense of responsibility and leadership whilst also developing their basketball skills.
Selected Grade 5 & 6 students have participated in 2 Gala Days over the last two weeks. Students had the opportunity to practice in one of the following sports: Teeball, AFL and Netball where they then had the opportunity to put their practice into game play against other schools. All selected students did an amazing job representing the school whilst displaying our school values. Well done on your success.
This week classes have been introduced to our new Gaga Pit. Students have enjoyed participating in the game with their classmates, learning new rules and skills to be successful when participating.
Grade One and Grade Two students had a great time participating in a three week gymnastics program run by YMCA. Students got to participate in a range of activities, building on their physical and movement skills whilst enhancing their ability to move safely and work cooperatively and fairly with others.
Congratulations to our Athletic Champions. Well done on your amazing efforts!
Leon P Lina T Henry S Ruby H Aiden B Mia S Sam S Josephine A Daniel G Harry H
Congratulations to Fia C and Quinten L on qualifying and participating in the Divisional Cross Country event. This is an amazing achievement with only a limited number of students qualifying for this event based on their results at the District Event. The Avondale Community is very proud of your efforts.
Our Grade 1 and Grade 2 students have commenced a three week gymnastics unit run by YMCA Gymnastics. The students are enjoying the new experience and have already learnt a wide range of skills.
Last Friday we had a selected number of Grade Three to Six students participate in the District Cross Country event. The students all did an amazing job, pushing through their race, not giving up whilst displaying great sportsmanship in the process. A big congratulations to Fia Coffey and Quinten Lloyd who placed within the top 10 and will now be moving on to the Divisional Cross Country Event. On behalf on the Avondale Community we want to send our well done to all the students who participated.
Today we announced our Athletics Champions. These students were selected based on their gender, age group and the number of points they accumulated per ribbon. Congratulations to our Athletics Champions. Leon P Lina T Henry S Ruby H Aiden B Mia S Sam S Josephine A Daniel G Harry H Ella D.
Students participated in their Grade 3-6 Athletics Carnival. It was a great opportunity for students to showcase their skills learnt throughout Term 1. Students displayed plenty of positive encouragement and sportsmanship for each other, enjoying the day no matter the outcome. Awesome effort by all the students who participated and a big thank you to all the teachers for their organisation and support on the day. A big shout out to the Maribyrnong Secondary College students for all their help in assisting on the events!
This week selected Grade 5 and 6 students participated at the Summer Gala Day sports including Soccer, Hot Shot Tennis and Cricket. All teams did an amazing job at representing the school, trying their best and displaying the school values. A huge shout out to the Boys Soccer Team who came second in the overall competition.
The students in Grade 3-6 are continuing to prepare themselves for our upcoming Athletics Day. Students have trained in the events of Long Jump, Shot put, Discus, Relay, High Jump and 800m.
Our Grade 5-6 students have also been preparing for their Summer Gala Day. Selected students are excited to participate in their elected sports of Soccer, Hot Shot tennis and Cricket.
This term we have been creating positive habits to enhance our teamwork skills. Students have been introduced to developing a routine of saying ‘good game’ and hi fiving a friend after each activity.
Our Foundation and Grade 1-2 students have enjoyed revisiting the fundamental skills whilst participating in a range of team games both indoors and outdoors.
Congratulations to all students who participated at the district swimming carnival on Friday 21st February, at East Keilor Leisure Centre. All students impressed Miss Devine, Mrs Benham and Ms Heywood with their positive attitude, support of others and willingness to swim as well as they possibly could, in individual and relay events. Well done to Ainsley C, Ajay R, Ann N, Ashely V, Kristina G, Mikey R, Ollie C, Sam S, Sebastian L and Zoe W.
A big congratulations to Zoe W who placed third in her event.
This term girls from Avondale Primary School have the opportunity to participate in a four week after school cricket program. The program began last week where the girls were introduced to key skills in cricket whilst having lots of fun in a variety of modified games.
Students in Grade 3-6 have been preparing for our upcoming athletics carnival in Term 2. Grade 5/6 students have also engaged in Friday sport sessions, in preparation for Gala Days. To begin the term, students have participated in a range of teamwork games whilst being introduced to key rules and expectations for the year. This year in PE, we are having a strong focus on ‘accepting the outcome of the game’ and ‘being a good sport’.
After spending a lesson learning about primary colours, Foundation students investigated how primary colours can be mixed to make new colours or secondary colours. Students learnt that red and blue makes purple, yellow and red makes orange and yellow and blue makes green. Using a picture that is symmetrical, Foundation C students folded their page in half and opened it up. Using a paintbrush, we dabbed paint on one side of the picture. We folded the picture in half again and rubbed using our hands. When we opened the page again, most of the colour had transferred to the other side and even blended so we could see the secondary colour.
This week in Visual Arts, students in the junior school started working on creating a Father’s /Special Person’s Day card. Foundation students are busy making a lovely ‘I Love You to Pieces’ card, while the grade 1 students are making a very cute ‘You are the Best in the World’ card. Grade 2 students are making an ‘I Love you to the Moon and Back’ card. Next week we will finish making our card and write a heartfelt message inside. We hope you enjoy reading your card next Sunday week. Here are some photos of the Grade 2 creations.
Term 3 has started with excitement as the Foundation to Grade 2 students begin a semester of Visual Arts. This fortnight, students in Foundation have been drawing their family using markers behind a rainbow watercolour background. Grade 1 students listened to the story ‘Draw Me a Star’ by Eric Carle and created a striking background of quick brushstrokes and a coloured paper collage of a star. Meanwhile, the Grade 2s listened to the story ‘Papa, Please Get Me the Moon’ also by the author and illustrator Eric Carle. Students have made a mixed media art piece using acrylic paints for the background, matchsticks for a ladder, wallpaper or fabric to make a moon and a photo of themselves climbing a ladder reaching for the moon. Here are some examples of Grade 1 students making a star collage.
This week, the Grade 5/6 students started making paper collage masks of endangered animals. First, they drew a sketch of their chosen animal. Then, they made the base of the mask using coloured cardstock. After that, they added facial features with coloured paper, layering different shapes and sizes to make the masks more detailed and interesting.
Over the past fortnight, our talented Grade 5 and 6 students have been diving into the art of printmaking. We began by sketching Australian animals and incorporating traditional Aboriginal-inspired lines and patterns into our designs. These sketches were then carefully transferred onto printing plates. Using ink paints, students experimented with printing on a variety of surfaces, resulting in some wonderfully creative and unique artworks. The art room may have been a little messy, but the energy and enthusiasm made it all worthwhile – what a fantastic experience in creative exploration!
This week in Visual Arts, students in Grades 3 and 4 explored contemporary artworks by Aboriginal artists. We looked at traditional symbols commonly used in Aboriginal art and analysed "Two Women" by Inawinytji Stanley. Drawing inspiration from these traditional symbols, students created their own paintings to tell a story.
This week in Visual Arts, some of the Grade 3 and 4 classes began creating beautiful Mother’s/Special Person’s Day fan cards. Students had fun folding A3 paper in an accordion style to form the fan shape, then decorating it with a vibrant flower. To finish, students wrote a heartfelt message to celebrate their special person. This activity not only supported their learning in visual composition and personal expression, but also encouraged appreciation and gratitude.
This week in Grades 3 and 4, we had a fantastic time creating vibrant backgrounds using two plastic sheets with watercolour droplets sandwiched between them. The results were stunning, and the process was just as enjoyable — even if it meant getting our fingers a little messy! In Grades 5 and 6, we proudly wrapped up our self-portrait projects. This week’s focus was on the elements of form and space. To explore form, we added shadows to give parts of our portraits a three-dimensional look. For space, students got creative: some painted scenes in the background that reflect activities they love — like games they like playing, things they like doing and extra-curricular activities they do out of school. Others decided to experiment by overlapping different images with their portraits. The variety of approaches and final pieces have been truly impressive!
In Visual Arts, the Grade 3/4s worked on their Picasso inspired portraits. We added a twist to our portraits by using one or two colours that best represents our personality. We discussed how colours evoke emotions such as yellow for happiness and contentment, green for curiosity, purple representing mystery, red for anger, orange for joy and blue for peace, calm and reflection.
The Grade 5/6s have been working on their self-portraits. We spent a couple of weeks working on our portraits, using step by step guides for the facial features. We divided our portrait in seven sections with each section displaying a different art element. So far, we have covered the element of line, colour, value and texture.
The Grade 5/6 students have kicked off the year with lots of creativity and individuality. Their first activity involved colouring a tile, which formed a small section of famous painting. Once completed, all the tiles were assembled to create the full image. Some grades looked at famous artworks of Vincent Van Gogh, such as Starry Night, Irises and a self-portrait, while others looked at Claude Monet’s Bouquet of Sunflowers and Pual Cezanne’s still life paintings. Frida Kahlo was showcased with her symbolic self-portrait with Thorn Necklace and Hummingbird and Robert Delaunay’s Rhythm Joy of Life painting. Do you recognise any of these artworks?
This week in Visual Arts, students in Grades 3 and 4 each created an individual tile, focusing on a specific colour theme. These tiles were then combined in groups of fours to form a large, complete tile that revealed an intricate pattern. Finally, all the completed tiles were assembled to produce stunning collaborative art pieces.
This week in Visual Arts, students came together in groups to define the expectations and routines for our art room this year. It was truly enjoyable to watch each group collaborate, share ideas and engage in meaningful discussions. I’ve loved seeing how students took ownership of the task while also having fun throughout the process. It’s been a fantastic start to the year!
As we approach the end of term three, the students have been consolidating their skills with group performances highlighting their musicianship. The hand drums have been used as percussion accompaniments to our performances with talented dancing and singing to create a great atmosphere of achievement. Well done everyone and thank you for becoming great entertainers and performers.
Creativity has been back in full swing this week as the students have been rehearsing a variety of performances including short scripted plays and song and dance routines with accompanying instruments to jazz things up a little. The students are beginning to demonstrate the ability to adapt quickly from rehearsal to performance as their confidence grows week by week.
The Performing Arts room has been buzzing with enthusiasm these last two weeks with the students from grades 3,4,5 and 6 back in the groove with their best dancing, singing and acting creativity. We have been focusing on music icons from the past such as Michael Jackson and Carol King. Studying what these performers have brought to the music scene over the years and how we can apply what we have learned to the modern times of today. The students have quickly regained their confidence after a long break and have excelled in their creative flow. Welcome back everyone!
As term two comes to close, the students from Foundation, Grade One and Grade two are completing their performing arts for the year. We have been revising all of the skills acquired since the beginning of the year and consolidating our knowledge. Application of acquired knowledge is wonderful to watch as we have been performing folk songs and dances accompanied by an array of musical instruments to enhance our performance. Thank you to all of the students in the lower school for bringing such joy to the performing arts room.
The students in Foundation, Grade One and Grade Two are moving towards a focus on drama, mine and role play. They are consolidating their skills in song, movement, sequence and repetition by performing songs with actions and emotion. This week the children have had such fun using props to enhance their performance of some well treasured folk songs.
The elements of dance are well and truly on the mind of our dance performers over the last two weeks. The students have demonstrated an excellent knowledge of space, time and use of the body in their performances. The integration of song, dance, drama and music has been engaging for all. Well done.
The students in Grade Foundation to Grade 2 are gaining confidence with their dance and performance skills. We have been making progress from simple, singular moves to creating moves in combination to form a sequence. This week, our focus was on combining song and dance to create routines to the chorus of popular songs and nursery rhymes.
The students in Foundation, Grade One and Grade Two have been revising their skills from last term as well as learning new songs to add to their repertoire. Our focus has been on the Australian National Anthem as well as learning and discovering anthems from around the globe. The history of anthems as a celebration of country and culture has been discussed and the children have enjoyed highlighting their talent in singing and performance along the way.
In Performing Arts, the last two weeks have seen us focus on creating an orchestra and reading music notes to create rhythm. Students have learned that music can be created by following a conductor and reading music the same way as we read a book from left to right. It has been a wonderful experience watching the students' progress so quickly from ad hoc performance to guided musicianship. Well done to everyone in Foundation to Grade Two.
The students have been making magical music as they explore the sounds, rhythms and beats of the many and varied instruments we are lucky enough to have in the performing arts room. Foundation students are learning the names of the instruments and how to play and take care of them. Students in Grades One and Two have been making orchestral music, incorporating rhythm and reading music notes to learn that rhythm is music’s pattern in time.
The last two weeks in Performing Arts have seen the students engage in learning about the string family of instruments with a particular focus on the ukulele. We have used various media to listen to, visualise, and physically play the ukulele. The students are now familiar with the various parts of this small string instrument and have studied it closely as an important part of the string family. Chants, song, rhythm, beat and dynamics have all been incorporated into our learning. Thank you to all of our students who have engaged with such passion and enthusiasm.
This week the Foundation and grade 1/2 students have enjoyed their performing arts experience. The Foundation students have focused on an introductory session of establishing exactly what performing arts is. They have discovered it is a lively combination of drama, music, song and dance. The grade one and two students, who already have some performing arts skills developed, have stepped back into the arena by establishing familiar roles and expectations whilst having fun participating in this space. We are all now ready to enjoy the fabulous lessons ahead!
Specialist Classes Learning News 2024
