Specialists
DISTRICT CROSS COUNTRY
On Tuesday 14th May, we had a group of students travel to Quambee Reserve, North Ringwood to represent our school at the district cross country. All students did our school extremely proud and should be proud of themselves for their efforts. From this event we now have a number of our students progressing to the division cross country on June 4th at the Yarra Valley Racecourse. We wish these students all the very best for their endeavours.
Art News
All of our HEPS students have been incredibly creative over the semester and this is what they have been up to.
Level 1 students have created colourful portraits using controlled tearing. They were encouraged to use colour expressively rather than realistically. They needed to plan their work, and draw the required shapes on the back of the kinder squares. Controlled tearing is a relaxing activity, good for fine motor skills, gives an organic wobbly edge and creates a white margin that cannot be obtained by cutting. Extra features were added to enhance personality.
Level 3 students created these dramatic flower illustrations. We talked about using simple stripes in the background to denote foreground & background. We also discussed the need for these to be in contrasting colours. Some students created a checker board effect. The flowers and vase were based on circular designs and the students needed to include these elements such as radial, spiral or concentric design within the flower itself. We discussed that the painting was as much about circles and stripes as it was the subject matter itself. Either way, we feel they are bold, stunning and creative. Unfortunately, the circles on the vase did not show up on the photos. Level 3 students also created these wonderful castle illustrations.
Level 5 students used layering as a technique to create a fascinating, patterned portrait. For the portrait component students first looked at portraiture drawing noting proportion and placement of facial features. After discussing features of realism and caricature, students chose which style they preferred. They then used black and white pattern to provide contrast to the composition and stencilling for final embellishment. They are currently half way through their papier mache project based on a real or imagined critter. Ask your child what they have been doing, how they add the ‘attachments’ and how cool the ‘goo’ feels.
This semester Level 6 students observed the origins and historical significance of Illuminated Manuscript. Designs were centred around the first letter of their name and incorporated a scene, a theme or pattern. Students carefully painted these in water colours and including a frame in the design was optional. Next, level 6 students were introduced to the cultural origins of textiles throughout history and discussed how they were once for a practical purpose but are now also a decorative craft. They explored different qualities of twines and fabrics before deciding on their textile project of weaving, fabric moulding or using fabric as a decorative tool. Some students brought in projects from home such as crochet and knitting. For the final project students painted their own mini masterpiece.
