Beaumaris North PS

 Term 1, 2023 

Visual Art

 

Term 1 Unit of Inquiry is called 'Abstract Art', which integrates with the Transdisciplinary theme- 'How We Express Ourselves'. 

The Unit focuses on the Cubist and Futurists who looked at change in time and simplifying shape to present ideas in a new way. The Artists to explore are Mondrian, Picasso, Matisse, Arp, Roger Kemp, and Leonard French. 

 

Students Participate In- 

Rotating still life drawing- Students moved around to draw a display of mechanical objects, detailing the shapes formed with colour. Inspired by the Cubist works of Picasso theyused observational skills to capture the connection in still-life using line, shape, colour and tone. 

 

Ceramic relief sculptures- inspired by the works of Jean Arp. They applied the use of ceramic technique, looking at shape, form, balance, and composition. 

 

The design and construction of an Abstract printing plate and the resulting prints. Inspired by the works of Roger Kemp and Leonard French, they demonstrate design skills through exploring line, pattern, and balance. 

Music 

PYP Unit Of Inquiry: 'How We Express Ourselves'.

 

Year Three’s transdisciplinary theme this term is ‘How We Express Ourselves’. We are reflecting on the way Australian songs and dance have changed over the years, according to the environment and audience. The students will participate in many and varied activities with both modern and traditional music as a stimulus. This will culminate in a bush dance, created by the students themselves.  

Students will: 

  • Respond to music from First Nations musicians. E.g. Baker Boy  
  • Accompany songs by playing chords on chime bars. 
  • Reading and writing rhythms in group work. 
  • Take risks at improvising as they play percussion instruments
  • Sing songs e.g. The Last Anzac 
  • Listen to and appreciate a variety of music connected to their Unit of Inquiry e.g. Click Go the Shears, Land Downunder, My Island Home 
  • Learn Australian Bush dances E.g. The Galopede and Waves of Bondi
  • Create their own bush dance in groups. 
  • Discuss how lyrics have had to accommodate the change in social attitudes and experiences 

 

Library

The children are timetabled weekly, to borrow books from the Library with their classroom teachers. During these borrowing sessions, they will gain a better understanding of Library locations and the borrowing/returning procedures.

 

The focus will be on reading for enjoyment, interest and information. The children will have the opportunity to consolidate their literacy skills and further their development in literature appreciation. 

The Library program also supports and extends the units of inquiry being studied in each year level and provides classrooms with resources to enrich the units offering varied forms of information. 

 

Physical Education 

 The term one unit we are focusing on is 'Who we Are'.  

  

Focus: Working together as a group showing integrity and cooperation with others.     Demonstrating good communication skills with each other through-  

   

Team Building Activities- Parachute Games  

Throwing and Catching Strategy Games.    

Modified Lacrosse with external coaches and T-Ball Activities.   

 

  

Refine the Fundamental Motor Skills of Throwing, Catching and Striking previously learnt, and perform these motor skills in various Lacrosse and T-Ball games and activities.   

Introduction of basic strategies.     

   

Concepts: Responsibility-Children need to be aware of their responsibilities within the class and acting responsibly during activities with one another, within a team and with equipment at all times and understand why this is important for enhancement in learning.  

 

Learner attributes: Balanced and Principled