Specialist Programs

Art

In Term 4, the Year 1 students will explore a range of art-making techniques and materials while developing their creativity, confidence and understanding of visual arts. Through paper mosaics, plaster construction, clay and printing, students will experiment with colour, texture, shape and form to create a variety of imaginative artworks. 

LOTE

 In Mandarin this term, students will be learning to use learned words such as numbers, colours and other adjectives to introduce their family members and friends.

Music

In Music this term, the year 1s will be learning about the musical instruments of the symphony orchestra. They will learn to name the instruments and the family that they belong to in the orchestra. 

Year 1s will be involved in a performance of the 2026 Busking For Change Song, “Minyan Ngabangka”.

PE

In PE this term, students will develop and refine correct running techniques, focusing on body position, arm drive, stride and running with control. They will practise these skills through a variety of running activities and modified events that encourage students to improve their speed, agility and coordination. This learning will prepare students for the range of running events they will participate in during their Mini Olympics competition later in the term. 

STEAM

In STEAM this term, Grade 1 students will explore how different technologies can be used to create, change and control movement. Students will use their learning to design, build and test objects that respond to a variety of forces.