Visual Art News

DRAWING CLUB: ANZAC DAY: APRIL 25th 2026

Our Drawing Club students marked ANZAC Day with a thoughtful and creative session, designing and drawing beautiful poppies in remembrance. As they worked, we spoke about the meaning behind the poppy and why it is such a powerful symbol of respect and reflection. Students approached the activity with care and pride, creating meaningful artworks while learning about the importance of honouring those who have served. It was a special moment of creativity and reflection, as we remembered together with the words, Lest We Forget.

YEAR 1

In Year 1, students explored the concepts of repetition and balance by creating colourful lollipop artworks. They used shapes and lines that repeat to make their designs look complete and visually balanced. Students carefully coloured popsicle sticks using oil pastels, then cut and assembled lollipop circles, adding swirl patterns to each one. They arranged their lollipops thoughtfully on the page, ensuring their artwork was well-balanced and filled the space. It was wonderful to see students developing their cutting, colouring and composition skills while creating bright and playful designs.

YEAR 3

In Year 3, students explored a range of watercolour techniques to create vibrant Caribbean sunset artworks. They revised and applied techniques such as wet-on-wet painting, using salt over wet paint, and creating a splatter effect to represent sea spray. Students experimented with these methods to achieve different textures and effects, bringing their sunset scenes to life. It was fantastic to see them confidently using watercolour techniques to enhance their artworks and capture the beauty of a coastal landscape.

YEAR 5

In Year 5, students explored line, colour and space through a Georgia O’Keeffe inspired close-up flower painting. They learned how to use watercolours effectively, selecting either warm or cool colour palettes to create bold and expressive floral designs. Students developed their understanding of primary and secondary colours while carefully applying 2–3 colours to their work. They also painted complementary backgrounds and enhanced their artworks with additional details using oil pastels. It was wonderful to see students experimenting with colour and composition to create vibrant and eye-catching pieces.

YEAR 6

In Year 6, students explored the use of chalk pastels and colour to create vibrant peacock artworks. They practised blending and smoothing colours to achieve value and depth, while also using complementary colours to enhance their backgrounds. Students carefully outlined their original designs, tracing over their lines to define their compositions. It was wonderful to see their confidence grow as they experimented with colour blending and created bold, eye-catching pieces.

Adele (Visual Arts Teacher) 😊