Performing Arts

Foundation

The students have been learning about dancing to the beat and character voices. As an example, they have and moved to the songs “The Pony Gallop” and "The Shearers' Skip", and performed the poem "Two Fat Gentlemen". 

Year One

The students have been looking at Dynamics and Tempo. For instance, they have practised getting louder and softer to the chant "Way Down South", moved to the song "Yummy Food March", and have explored fast and slow tempo to the song "Walk, Jog, Run".

Year Two

The students have been looking at Sound Sorting and making a class song. For instance, they have practised classifying sounds to the song "Mama Don't Allow", and have composed, moved and performed a class song about events this year. 

Year Three

The students have been exploring sound with Vocal Rhythms and Atmospheric Sounds.  They have sung tha song Rhythm is everything, and sugn the atmospheric song "The Horseman".   

Year Four

The students have been examining Graphic Notation by producing symbols after listening to a soundtrack. They have also composed, moved and performed a class song about their school excursion.  

Year Five and Six

Students have explored the Blues genre of music. They have listened and examined the Bo Diddley Beat, and have sung and moved to the song "Late For School Blues". The students have also examined harmonies and chords. 

Important Dates 

Mid - November: Auditions at school for Bayside Dance Off

Wednesday 2 December: Christmas Carols at Black Rock House  - after school

Thursday 3 December: Whole School Christmas Carols at school - after school

Friday 4 December: Bayside Dance Off Finals at Hampton Primary School - during school

Tuesday December 8: Bayside Carols in the Park (at Dendy Park) - Black Rock Glee club performing as part of Bayside Combined Primary Schools' Choir - after school

Please note that Black Rock House is also running a Halloween Theme function 31 October