Visual Art

Foundation

Over the weeks 3 and 4, our Foundation students have been exploring construction themed artworks through play-based, hands-on experiences. Using a range of everyday and recycled materials, students let their imaginations run wild, cutting, joining, and taping as they transformed simple items into creative and original artworks.

This playful approach allowed students to discover how different materials and techniques can help bring their ideas to life. As they encountered design and construction challenges, they were supported in experimenting, problem-solving, and expressing their ideas with one another through making.

These engaging activities foster early artistic thinking and support students in beginning to reflect on their creative choices and important aspects of the Foundation level Visual Arts curriculum.

Aidan, FB, ‘My cup can go up, can I take it home?’

Savannah, FC, ‘Mine is a thing that can move like this’

Year 1

Across Weeks 3 and 4, Year 1 students have been busy developing their construction-themed artworks, building on important skills such as cutting, joining, and taping. Using a variety of materials, students used their imaginations to transform everyday items into creative, original pieces.

Through this process, they explored how different materials and construction techniques can help bring their ideas to life, particularly when working through design and building challenges. These hands-on projects support students in expressing their ideas through making and beginning to reflect on their artistic choices—key elements of the Year 1 Visual Arts curriculum.

Here’s what some of our young artists had to say about their work:

‘I enjoyed making art today.’ – Aatish, 1B

‘I like making too.’ – Nahum, 1B

‘Mine is the Trap Game.’ – Baani, 1B

‘I’m making a game where you pick up a card and step on the number.’ – Lucus, 1C

‘Mine is called Horror Killer.” – Hudson, 1C

Year 2

Across Weeks 3 and 4, Year 2 students continued developing their construction-themed artworks, building on cutting and taping techniques. Students working on their projects focused on creating ‘something’ from materials given to them and using their imaginations to create. The students are practicing how to explore materials and practice resilience when facing construction challenges. These projects support students to express their ideas through making, and they learn to reflect on their design choices which are key elements of the Year 2 Visual Arts curriculum.

Year 3

Over the past two weeks, Year 3 students have been actively engaged in construction-themed art projects that continue to build their skills in cutting, measuring, and design.

Students working on the Infinity Fidget project have been refining their designs, with a strong focus on structural stability and usability. They are learning to use accurate measurement, test materials, and apply simple problem-solving strategies to improve their creations.

Meanwhile, other students have taken on the exciting challenge of designing and constructing 3D board games, either independently or in pairs. These projects encourage planning, creativity, and teamwork, while also developing their understanding of construction techniques and the functionality of their designs.

Throughout both projects, students are encouraged to show resilience when faced with challenges, reflect on their design choices, and express their ideas through hands-on making. These activities strongly support the Year 3 Visual Arts curriculum, particularly in exploring materials and techniques, and developing visual communication through purposeful design.

Kayan, 3A, ‘I liked using the ruler, it made my shapes the right size.’

Grace 3C, ‘Cutting the boxes is tricky, but I got better at it.’

Huseyin 3C,‘My favourite part is folding the box.’

Nina, 3B,‘I felt proud of my cutting and folding.’

Year 4

Across Weeks 3 and 4, Year 4 students continued developing their construction-themed artworks, building on skills and techniques introduced earlier in the term. Students working on their infinity fidget projects focused on refining their designs and improving structural stability through accurate measurement, testing, and problem-solving.

Meanwhile, others extended their learning by planning, designing, and constructing their own 3D board games. Working either independently or in pairs, students explored a range of materials and construction techniques, considering how design choices impact functionality and gameplay and overcoming construction challenges. These creative projects support students in developing practical making skills, while also encouraging them to express their ideas visually, work collaboratively, and reflect on their design decisions, key aspects of the Year 4 Visual Arts curriculum.

Here’s what some students had to say about their projects:

“I really like my one. It was fun!” – Ela, 4C
“I’m going to do Mario Kart. I have an idea for the cards.” – Xavier, 4C
“I have a name for my game. We think it’s going to be a very creative game.” – Eliana, 4C
“Me and Zac are making a game called ‘Swim to Safety’.” – Josiah, 4C

Sylvester and Ben are keen makers of the Infinity Cube and spoke about the elements they needed to refine.

Year 5

Across Weeks 3 and 4, Year 5 students continued to develop their construction-themed artworks with focus and creativity. Students working on their infinity fidget projects refined their designs, paying close attention to structural stability through careful measurement, testing, and problem-solving.

At the same time, others chose to plan, design, and build their own 3D board games, working independently or in pairs. Across both projects, students explored a range of materials and construction techniques, considered functionality, and responded thoughtfully to design challenges.

The emphasis remained on usability and demonstrating resilience when construction did not go as planned. These ongoing projects continue to develop students’ practical skills, while encouraging creative thinking, collaboration, and critical reflection, core elements of the Year 5 Visual Arts curriculum.

Josh & Brodie, 5C,"We had to think about how people would play our game, not just how it looked.

Aleisha & Lily 5C ‘we shared ideas and helped each other. It was fun making up the rules and designing the board.

Year 6

Across Weeks 3 and 4, Year 6 students continued developing their construction-themed artworks, building on skills introduced earlier in the term. Those working on their infinity fidget projects focused on refining their designs and improving structural stability through careful measurement and testing.

Meanwhile, other students extended their learning by planning, designing, and constructing a 3D board game, choosing to work either independently or in pairs. Across both projects, students applied key construction techniques and tackled real-world design challenges—adjusting measurements, reinforcing joins, and exploring functionality.

The focus remained on improving usability and demonstrating resilience when faced with construction setbacks. These ongoing projects continue to strengthen students’ practical skills while encouraging the development of creative design ideas, collaboration, and critical thinking, core elements of the Year 6 Visual Arts curriculum.

Lachlan was very keen to present his completed Fidget Cube