Specialist Team News
with JoJo, Faye, Paddy, Kate & Madame CriCri
Specialist Team News
with JoJo, Faye, Paddy, Kate & Madame CriCri
The Curriculum Focus in Performing Arts
Prep: Students have been continuing learning about the music element of pitch. They have enjoyed the game “Where is Friendo” where they have to identify different pitches on the treble staff. Students have shared with their peers a song of their choice on the keyboard.
Year 1: Students have been learning to read and play the notes of Funga Alafia and Kwa Heri on the keyboards and marimbas.
Year 2: Students have been learning to sing the folk song, “Fooba Wooba John”. They have worked collaboratively with a partner to write and share a new silly verse using the rhyming pattern from the song.
Grade 3/4: Students have been learning about the 12 Bar Blues. They have learnt to play the chord pattern in this style and are working on writing some lyrics in AAB form.
Grade 5/6: Students have been playing a number of different songs on the keyboard and marimba using the A, D and E major chords. This week they have started brainstorming ideas about Willy Primary in preparation for writing a school song.
Music Clubs
Performances
The Marimba Band and Rock Band
On the last day of this term, the Bands will perform two songs each at the Final Assembly on Friday 28th June. (Time to be advised)
Bastille Day – The Choir and Bands will be performing at Bastille Day on Thursday 18th July. (Time to be advised)
Choir
Our wonderful choir are performing at the Lantern walk. We have started learning the song Lanterns by Birds of Tokyo. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h45mviDrJhc
Plus we are perfoming at our Bastille day celebration next term. The song below is the French song we will perform.
Les Champs - Ellysees https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d7-UcdcK4AA
Warm Regards,
Faye Ferry & Lynne Georgiadis (Performing Arts)
Biweekly Physical Education Curriculum Highlights – Term 2
Prep: Engaging in collaborative tasks with a partner or small group to conquer movement challenges and foster teamwork skills.
Grade 1 & 2: Emphasising ball handling skills through various locomotor movements using different body parts.
Grade 3 & 4: Introducing exciting net/wall games like volleyball, aimed at enhancing hand-eye coordination and strategic thinking.
Grade 5/6: Delving into advanced game tactics in invasion sports and netball, fostering strategic thinking and teamwork abilities.
Sports Update
On Tuesday, May 28th, 17 students from Williamstown Primary participated in the Hobsons Bay Division Cross Country finals at Presidents Park, Wyndham Vale. Despite stiff competition, our students showcased exceptional determination and performance. Those placing in the top 12 have advanced to the Western Metropolitan Region finals on Thursday, June 20th at Brimbank Park. Best wishes to all these talented athletes!
We're thrilled to announce this year's impressive results from the Hobson’s Bay Division Cross Country finals. Our students showcased outstanding determination and performance, earning notable placements across various categories:
9/10 Girls •Nina G: 7th place •Greta L: 9th place | 9/10 Boys/Mixed • Banjo K: 1st place • Jarvis S: 3rd place • Otis L: 4th place • Henry F: 5th place
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11 Girls • Addie N: 6th place • Chloe B: 9th place • Summer S: 25th place | 11 Boys/Mixed • George L: 1st place • Thomas M: 3rd place • Paddy H: 15th place
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12/13 Girls • Lisette D: 6th place | 12/13 Boys/Mixed • Flynn B: 5th place • Hayden W: 10th place • Louis N: 11th place
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12/13 Boys/Mixed MC • Ethan S: 1st place |
Congratulations to all participants for their hard work and dedication, and a special shoutout to our top performers. Your achievements are truly commendable! Good luck to those competing at the Western Metropolitan Region finals! We're cheering for you all the way!
Warm Regards,
Paddy Gallivan (Physical Education)
La Celebration De BASTILLE DAY 2024 A Willy - Thursday 18th July, 2024
The whole school will be celebrating the French National Day of Bastille Day as a way to promote the French language taught at Willy Primary, which will reinforce the French values of ‘Liberte, Egalite, Fraternite’ (Liberty, Equality, Fraternity) that are essential to all people on the planet.
In the next couple of weeks, students will refresh and/or be introduced to this historical event of La Revolution Francaise (The French Revolution). They will understand why we are going to have this whole school celebration and what makes it an important day for French people and all human beings around the world.
This will be a day of fun and learning, mixed with entertainment, full cultural immersion and exploration for the taste buds to celebrate together!
To prepare for our celebration, we are asking families to start thinking about putting together:
1. A French outfit for your child (no need to buy anything new! A bit of imagination and creativity goes a long way)
2. Ideas for a French lunchbox for the day (you can start researching recipes of simple yet yummy French foods to prepare at home with family to bring to school on the day)
Quiche Lorraine Croque-Monsieur Baguette Au Jambon
Merci beaucoup,
Madame CRICRI 😊