Specialist Overviews

Music: In Music this term the Foundation students will attend an African Drumming incursion Abli Drumming - they will learn body percussion, call and response songs and some audience members will be chosen to come out and join in with Abli. The students will continue their dance unit and will focus on learned choreography. They will do lots of Halloween percussion activities such as Skin and Bones. 

They will also learn some knew songs and later in the term they will learn their carols song Santa Claus is Coming with actions.

Physical Education: In PE this term, students will focus on developing fundamental running skills, including correct body position, arm movement, and leg action. They will participate in a variety of fun running activities and games to build confidence, coordination and speed. These skills will prepare students to participate successfully in a range of running events at their upcoming Mini Olympics competition later in the term. 

Art: In Term 4, the Foundation, students will explore the theme of animals through a variety of creative art experiences, developing their confidence and enjoyment of making and responding to art. Using drawing, painting, collage, paper construction and textiles, students will experiment with colour, shape, texture and pattern to create a range of imaginative animal artworks.

Steam: In Term 4, Foundation students will use LEGO as a hands-on learning tool to develop skills in planning, designing, building, testing and improving their ideas. Through collaborative challenges, students will also practise problem-solving, communication, creativity and working effectively with others.