Specialist News

Feature News - From the Art room

As the term slowly rolls to a close, Junior and Senior students have worked on completing and refining their projects and begun uploading their portfolio tasks across their specialist areas. In Visual arts, we have continued to learn about the art world, both from a historical, philosophical as well as economical point of view. We discussed and investigated the question of: What makes art so valuable (in monetary and non-monetary terms). The eye-watering sums paid for famous works of art – caused us to ponder: What makes a painting good and how do we put a value on things. Junior Students viewed the fictional story of Mona Lisa, who had enough of being famous and took herself on an adventure. In response to this we created Mona Lisa artworks that showed Mona in a new place and time enjoying herself. An art history lesson with a difference. Students were encouraged to show imagination, creativity and empathy as well as a suspension of disbelief in bringing their pictures and stories to life. A different cohort of Junior students started their landscape paintings featuring Uluru in the distance. Senior students continued their extensive multi-media Klimt collages. Collaboratively across all year levels we have worked on display items for Term 2.

Physical Education - Pupil of the week

Senior - Angelina M (5/6W)

Thank you Angelina for being an amazing competitor at the Gala Sports Day. Your joy and playfulness you shared when participating in Volleyball was a pleasure to be part of. Thank you for sharing your laughs, smiles and enjoyment with all team members and for making the day fun. Keep being you.

Junior - Emma P (1/2Y)

Thank you Emma for displaying fairness and sportsmanship this week in P.E. Your ability to ensure everyone had a fair chance in 'Rob the Nest' game was a delight and you should feel proud of being a positive role model. Thank you for sharing your kindness, fairness and sportsmanship. Keep being you.

Indonesian - Pupil of the week

Senior - Jess C (3/4D)

Bagus sekali, Jess! Learning a language is all about persistence - and you showed brilliant perseverance and bravery this week during our lesson. You should feel proud that you persisted and were able to find the patterns in vocabulary from early this term in our activities.

Junior - Malia K (FD)

Terima kasih Malia for being a wonderful and supportive classmate! You are always there for a helping hand if people are not sure what to do! You show zest in your learning and are always using new vocabulary. Hebat!

Visual Arts - Pupil of the week

Senior - Melrain H (5/6W)

Melrain, your considerable talent is acknowledged and celebrated here at our school. Thank you for increasingly taking on the role of peer tutor in helping others to reach their personal best. Teamwork, leadership and social intelligence are the strengths you have exhibited. Excellent!

Junior - Brandon H (1/2G)

Brandon, once again you have blown us away with your ability to create images that are refined, expressive and immensely beautiful. Your work in progress "landscape painting Uluru" is shaping up to be a stunning piece. What a star!

Performing Arts - Pupil of the week

Senior -  Tyrone K (3/4D)

Well done for always demonstrating a love of learning when in the music room. You always show attentive listening, contribute ideas and join in for all activities. Keep up the amazing work Tyrone!