Specialist Programs - Term 3

Health and Physical Education

This term in Physical Education the Year Four students will be building their skills in the sports of athletics, gymnastics and hockey. Within Health, students will be discussing and interpreting health information and messages in the media.

Visual Arts

This term Year 4 students will explore a range of Australian indigenous art with a focus on symbolism. They will incorporate a scratch art image onto an art piece and make a bark painting.  

Performing Arts

This term Year 4 students will learn a range of melodies on tuned percussion, focussing on technique and expression. This will cover a range of musical elements in order to perform the music. Year 4 students will use a broad range of music to inspire short drama performances that include tension and a climax.

Chinese

Year 4 students are developing a further understanding of Chinese writing, oral communication and an appreciation of Chinese culture. Students learn countries, different nationalities, media and study the Chinese Pinyin phonic system as well as Chinese cultural events - Moon Festival. They participate in songs, games, chants and a range of cultural activities. Students experiment with digital media and take part in short question and answer exchanges.