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Feature News - Performing Arts & Visual Arts Excursion

Selamat Siang Parents and Families, 

In Week 5, the Independence Centre visited Hamer Hall and the Lume Exhibition in Melbourne City as part of our collaborative Performing Arts and Visual Arts Excursion. 

We started our day at Hamer Hall to watch Melbourne Symphony Orchestra present Saint - Sa'ëns’ Zoological Fantasy : 'Carnival of the Animals'.  The performance was opened with an Acknowledgement of Country, sung by one of the puppeteers. Students and teachers alike were blown away by the orchestra and puppeteers choreography as the animals danced and frolicked across the stage. Similarly, students have been creating their own musical compositions during Performing Arts at school. The orchestra was very entertaining and interactive - they even had to watch out for the animals stealing the conductor's baton! 

After an incredible performance of Carnival of the Animals, the 3/4s made their way to our next stop at the Lume Exhibition. Not only did we see Van Gogh's famous art brought to life, we also became part of the Art and even tried drawing some of Van Gogh's famous pieces! There were so many incredible different spaces including the directed drawing room, Van Gogh's life sized bedroom painting, the Sunflower room and of course the Main arena, where his art works were projected onto the walls and floors. The immersive art moved to the sounds of different orchestral and calm music tracks, demonstrating the strong connection between rhythm and movement of Music and Visual Art. 

Students also reflected on their learning by sketching and answering questions in their booklets as we moved through the exhibition. Some students compared and contrasted the night sky drawn by Van Gogh and the night sky depicted by the First Nations Peoples of Australia. Did you know that Van Gogh made several versions of his famous bedroom painting? Students also drew their own bedrooms and challenged themselves to draw these from a birds-eye view. We all had such a wonderful time but still have one unanswered question ...How many sunflowers were there in the sunflower room?

Thank you to all of the 3/4 team, parents and friends for your support for this excursion and we look forward to many more collaborative and immersive experiences ahead!

Terima Kasih, 

The Specialist Team

Claire Andrews, Treesje Butterworth, Yana Sylvianingsih Gill and Marissa Mundy.

Community Connections: 

In our Local community, the Whitehorse Pioneers will be hosting their first 'Indigenous Round' this Saturday, to commemorate Sorry Day. This round is to highlight the contribution that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island people make to the wider community. For the occasion, the club has had the help of past players  to create an Indigenous jumper incorporating Whitehorse colours and a traditional print. Both the women and senior men's side will be wearing them on the day and there will be a traditional Smoking Ceremony and Welcome to Country to open the day. For more information please see : https://www.whitehorse.vic.gov.au/events/whitehorse-pioneers-indigenous-round

Pupil of the Week:

Performing Arts

Junior: Cindy Z (FG)

For demonstrating musicality and focus when learning a partner folk dance.  Cindy did a wonderful job of moving in time with the music. Super dancing!

Senior: Wendy W (3/4M)

For demonstrating creativity and a love of learning when composing a class composition based on the musical piece 'Carnival of the Animals.' Wendy your passion and zest for learning is clear in all Performing activities. Well done!

Physical Education

Junior: Elsie B (1/2M)

For her positive attitude towards her learning and challenging herself whilst completing basketball drills and tasks. Well done Elsie!

Senior: Zsofia C (3/4M)

For always approaching new sports and tasks with a positive attitude to learn and develop your skills. Your love and joy for learning in all P.E tasks is inspiring and infectious. Well done Zsofia!

Visual Arts

Junior: Cindy Z (FG)

For demonstrating creativity in Visual Art! You worked carefully to select earth-tone colours of oil pastel to blend together and draw the feathers of Bunjil the Eagle. Well done Artist Cindy!

Senior: Sean W (3/4R)

For demonstrating a love of learning and zest in Visual Art! You showed an enthusiastic attitude both within the classroom and throughout the 3/4 Art Excursion at the LUME. You approached the day with such a positive attitude. Great work Sean!

Indonesian

Junior: Isaac M (FG)

For always showing an enthusiastic attitude in Indonesian! You are a role model to classmates during our Greetings Song, and show excellent listening skills and zest during activities. Hebat!

Senior: Brock W (5/6C)

For kicking goals in Indonesian - you consistently work hard to challenge yourself in your writing and sentences. Great work on writing a fantastic clue for our Scavenger Hunt next week! Bagus sekali!