1B

This Term, 1B learners have been investigating the Inquiry question, ‘How do we express ourselves?’ During Inquiry sessions, they have researched folktales from a range of different cultures and represented these using the following artforms: dance, drama and music. We even had a special incursion where we learnt about the instruments of West Africa, Polynesian dance moves and instruments, and how Aboriginal stories are told using art. This learning further supported the development of our dance piece for the whole school production. Already, we have investigated many important elements of self-expression, performing and being a respectful audience member. We are so excited to share our learning during the production, and transfer it again at the end of the term, where we will use an artform to express our learning of a folktale. 

“The incursion was fabulous because we got to have a turn and try the dancing and drums” - Noah

“Every culture was different. I learnt that there is an arch symbol that means woman in Aboriginal drawings” - Vihaan

“When you are creating a performance, you need to listen to the people around you”- Kashti

“You need to be a good audience member by clapping for other performances”- Satvi

“You have to use your body to show that you are the character by doing what they would normally do”- Alina

“Taking three deep belly breaths can help you not be so nervous before you perform”- Vihaan

“Keep trying because if you don’t, you will never get it right”- Laksh 

“I liked practising with my costume!”- Omar