Specialists

German (Adam Kump)

In Term 4, students will learn about the cultural traditions and language associated with Oktoberfest and Weihnachten (Christmas). The students will continue to develop their knowledge of everyday German vocabulary, with a focus on learning the colours, numbers 0 - 20, greetings, emotions and how to introduce yourself during a conversation. Every lesson will include speaking opportunities, interactive songs and games, and teamwork-based tasks. Students will be encouraged to participate in all learning activities and to develop the confidence to apply their personal best language learning efforts at all times.

Art (Michelle Pezzimenti)

In Term 4, students will learn more about musical elements like beat and rhythm. They will explore the names and sounds of various instruments and how they are played. Students will listen to different styles of music to expand their understanding of how sounds are put together and how music is celebrated in different cultures. Students will experiment with a range of different tuned and untuned instruments while learning how to play them appropriately and as part of a team. Students will use their singing voice regularly to learn how to sing new songs in preparation for their upcoming music concert. This will be coupled with learning choreography during rehearsal time for their final performance. This involves developing good listening skills and practising how to work collaboratively with others.

Music (Grace Tyrrell)

In Term 4, students will use a variety of materials and techniques to explore the art forms of printmaking, construction and modelling. They will experience a range of activities to develop their skills and some artworks will include tracing around objects, creating a bubble wrap print, creating a plasticine beach scene, as well as making a donut out of clay. Specific techniques that will be taught in printmaking, construction and modelling include tracing, stamp printing, how to bond different materials together, as well as pushing, rolling and pinching clay to make artworks. During Visual Art sessions, students will be given opportunities to share and discuss both their own artwork and that of others. Artists that will be a key focus across the term include Hundertwasser, Jae Yong Kim and Barbara Reid.

Physical Education (Chris Steele)

In Term 4, students will focus on developing movement patterns used in a variety of physical activities. Participation will include minor games and activities to develop fundamental motor skills particularly skipping with and without a rope, catching, throwing, hitting, running and jumping. Students will also concentrate on skills specific to cricket, bounce ball, poison ball and bob ball. The development of sportsmanship will be a main focus.