Beaumaris North PS

Year 6 Specialist News - Term 1

Art  

Transdisciplinary Theme

How we express ourselves  

Central Idea

Mythology captures narratives, cultural symbolism of traditions, and leadership qualities   

Lines of Inquiry   

  • Cultural narratives and symbolism in mythological imagery.  
  • How techniques and materials are used in mask-making to tell stories and represent symbols. 
  • How personal choices in symbolism reflect individual interpretations of myths and stories. 

Specified Concepts

form, perspective 

Learner Profile Attributes

 open-minded and risk-takers      

Students will create  

  • A design that explores the unique physical features of mythical Gods, to develop their own character.  

  • A sculptural mask using cardboard construction to depict detail and expression to create their own mythical mask.  

  • Printmaking mosaic of unique pattern inspired by their chosen cultural mythology to be used as the background to the mask. Demonstrating clear bold, graphic design and independent printmaking skills.  

  • Painting, collaging and POSCA detail to complete the overall effect of their Mythological Mask.    

Japanese

Transdisciplinary Theme

 How we express ourselves    

Central Idea

 Leaders possess unique qualities

Lines of Inquiry 

  • Attributes of a good leader  
  • The ways Japanese students (school captains) demonstrate leadership at their school

Specified Concepts

responsibility, causation 

Learner Profile Attributes

 reflective, inquirer    

Term Focus (language and culture)

Adjectives, Self-introduction, Essential phrases for a Japan trip, Graduation at Primary Schools of Japan, School captains at Japanese Primary school and BNPS, HINA MATSURI (Dolls festival in March). Card exchange with Nagase Minami Primary School (Osaka, Japan). 

 

Students Will

  • Describe their holiday activities by connecting two sentences using a conjunction. 
  • Spell their name in Katakana without assistance from the teacher. 
  • Learn and use essential phrases for a trip to Japan, such as YUKKURI ITTE KUDASAI and OYASUMINASAI. 
  • Explain what HINA MATSURI (Dolls Festival) is, including why, when, and how Japanese people celebrate it. 
  • Share details about Japanese graduation ceremonies. 
  • Write messages like "Happy graduation!" and "Good luck at your new school!" to their Japanese friends. 
  • Describe the leadership roles of school captains in Japanese primary schools. 
  • Write about the duties of BNPS captains using the sentence structure “...SHEMAS SOREKARA…SHEMAS” in Japanese characters. 

Performing Arts / Music

Music Exploration  

How we express ourselves

Leaders possess unique qualities

Specified Concept

causation, perspective   

Lines of Inquiry   

  • The meaning of leadership
  • Attributes of a good leader
  • Issues that inspire leaders
  • The ways we can demonstrate leadership at school and in the community  

Learner Profile

 open-minded, caring 

 

Students Will

  • identify and describe the elements of music while exploring how music reflects leadership qualities. 
  • differentiate between various musical instruments and reflect on how teamwork and responsibility contribute to ensemble performances. 
  • create and perform complex rhythms, emphasizing teamwork and individual responsibility. 
  • identify, compare, and describe different musical genres, focusing on their historical and cultural contexts. 
  • identify and compare different musical genres, analysing how leaders within these genres influence culture and society. 
  • explain the roles of composers, performers, and producers in the music industry. 
  • explain the roles of composers, performers, and producers while reflecting on responsibility and collaboration. 
  • improvise melodies using a given set of musical parameters. 
  • improvise melodies, focusing on individual creativity as a leadership trait. 
  • analyse the mood and emotions conveyed in a piece of music and articulate their observations. 
  • analyse the mood and emotions in music, reflecting on how leaders use emotion to inspire. 

Physical Education

Transdisciplinary Theme

How we express ourselves

Central idea

Leaders possess unique qualities    

Lines of Inquiry   

  • Effective communication in Leadership  
  • Attributes of a good leader    

Specified Concepts

 Responsibility 

Looking after each other and the sporting equipment needed in minor games.    

Safety on the sports field. Understanding Leadership roles with the class and outside of the class as a mentor and leader for other students within the school   

 Connection 

 As a role model and leader, communicating clearly with others to enhance game performance as well as developing an understanding of different individual strengths and weaknesses and how to create a connection with those attributes to game performance and team players.      

Learner Profile Attributes   

principled and communicator  

   

Students Will  

  • Team-building activities: Engage in parachute games and Kubb to foster cooperation and teamwork. 

  • Throwing and catching strategy games: Develop strategic thinking while refining fundamental throwing and catching skills. 

  • Modified softball activities: Participate in modified softball games, focusing on skill development and teamwork. 

  • Golf and tennis skills: Learn and practice essential skills in golf and tennis, building both technique and coordination. 

  • Refining motor skills: Hone basic and advanced motor skills such as throwing, catching, and striking in game settings. Students will evaluate peers’ performance during golf and softball activities, providing constructive feedback based on performance criteria to support skill improvement.