Specialist Centre

SPECIALIST FEATURE NEWS

你 好 (ni hao) Welcome to our Specialists’ corner!

Welcome back to Term 4! The students have had a fabulous start to the term and settled well back into established routines across the Specialist classes. In Performing Arts, we are heading into performance time. Students will demonstrate their music theory and practical application by presenting musical pieces on the selected instrument for each level.

All students from Foundation to Grade Six will perform with peers in the coming fortnight - their enthusiastic progress in instrumental learning has been a pleasure to be a part of and is definitely one of my favourite parts of being a Performing Arts teacher 🥰  I am so proud of everyone for their determination and resilience in mastering new musical skills!

Each level will be completing a mini project across the rest of the term , which will have elements of dance , drama , music or even all three for our senior students. There will be storytelling, comedy skits and product commercials - this is a wonderfully creative unit, and I am looking forward to seeing what our performing artists come up with! 

Next week, we celebrate the Festival of the Arts on Wednesday the 14th of October. This is a wonderful opportunity for the students to showcase their visual artwork and instrumental skills; families can expect to see lots of colourful creations, intricate handiwork, imaginative pieces and successful collaboration as we put on display their work in The Arts. 

Included below is a link to the festival's website, which includes a map and schedule for the evening. Whether you come for the art, the music or simply to enjoy some of the delicious treats on offer, it will no doubt be a wonderful night for our community to share and celebrate together!

A special shout-out to our fabulous Visual Art teacher Sam, who has put in endless hours behind the scenes collating, organising and preparing artworks for display from every student. This is a huge undertaking, and we are so appreciative of everything that Sam has done to prepare for this special whole school event.

Another event to mark in your calendars is our Christmas Concert on Wednesday the 2nd of December. Students will be learning Christmas songs and dances as part of their Performing Arts program, bringing song, movement and performance elements together for another joyous whole-school event. 

Wednesday 14th October (Term 4, Week 2) - Festival of the Arts school event 

Wednesday 2nd December (Term 4, Week 9) - MPRPSKChristmas Concert

PHYSICAL EDUCATION

1B: Sofati P

For showing great resilience and determination in attempting skills outside her comfort zone in our P.E. lesson. Awesome Sofati!

2S: Liam C

For showing great thought and shooting a brilliant goal during our P.E. lesson by using a 'bucket throw' method. Great job, Liam!

PERFORMING ARTS

1C: Xavier T

For having a sensational week in the Performing Arts classroom. You showed respect, responsibility and enthusiasm to participate in the activities. Great work, superstar!

2G: Ada C

For always holding yourself to a high standard in Performing Arts classes. You consistently demonstrate what respect, responsibility and love of learning look like in our Specialist classroom. Thank you for being such a wonderful role model, Ada!

VISUAL ART

FA: Harry O

For showing excellent focus on completing your artworks in a colourful and creative way. Wonderful to see you listening to instructions to help you know exactly how to complete your pieces. Super stuff, Harry!

2G: Keshav G

For thoughtfully reflecting on your 2D/3D Insect CD artwork. Great work thinking carefully about your artistic choices and achievements!

L.O.T.E. - CHINESE

FA: Rosalie M

For consistently putting in your best effort and completing every learning activity independently and with great care. You are a truly wonderful learner. Keep shining, Rosalie! 

2S: Evee Y

For always showing respect and kindness to everyone, gently striving to do your best in every task; your workbook looks amazing! Well done, Evee! 

SCIENCE

FA: Alyssa L

For your enthusiasm and love of learning while exploring the school looking for different kinds of plants and flowers. Keep up the great work!

1B: Jay Lee

For your excellent comparisons of living, non-living and once-living things as we begin our Biology unit on animals. Your scientific thinking is fantastic!

Warm regards,

⚽ David - Physical Education

🎵 Kate - Performing Arts / Visual Art (Foundation)

🎨 Sam - Visual Art  

🐼 Huang Laoshi - Mandarin 

🔬 Steph and Suzie - Science