News from Performing Arts
Grade 1
Grade 1 children have recently completed their puppetry performances in class. They had the opportunity to watch and evaluate their own drama skills, reflecting on their growth and achievements. Students will now be developing original characters and creating short performances using voice, movement, and expression. Later this term, Grade 1 will begin a Dance unit where they will develop new skills, explore how to communicate through movement, and arrange steps to choreograph their own short dances. They will also learn a dance routine to perform alongside the Preps at their mini concert later in the term in class. The children are doing a fantastic job and showing great expression and creativity!
Grade 3
Grade 3 children recently showcased their Drama skills by performing their chosen scripts to the class. They also had the opportunity to create their own short performances, focusing on using expressive skills to develop a clear character and engaging performance. Afterwards, students watched videos of their work, allowing them to evaluate their drama and performance skills and identify areas for improvement. Later this term, Grade 3 will begin their Dance unit, where they will learn new moves, create their own dance sequences, and analyse various dance genres. They will also learn and rehearse a class dance to perform alongside Grade 2 at their mini concert later in the term.
Grade 4, 5, 6
Welcome our Term 4 update on what has been happening in the world of Performing Arts World, for the Grade 4, 5 and 6 children at Preston Primary.
It has been a busy time where all the students have been eagerly working on building their skills and understanding in many different aspects of performing arts. From drama and dance to music and puppetry, all these expressive forms help children build confidence, explore emotions, and develop essential social skills.
Grade 4
This semester in Grade 4 we have been focusing on Music. We have been learning to read music notation, build on our singing skills, experimenting with producing interesting sounds on a guitar and are beginning to write our own composition. The highlight has been learning to play and perform an ensemble piece of music called Day-O (The Banana Boat Song) which is a traditional Jamaican folk song.
What has been your favourite part of music this semester?
Reed - Working in big groups and playing the boom wackers and having a fun time.
Nova - Having so much freedom and creativity.
Helena - My favourite is composing types of music.
Viv - Playing the Glock and listening to Beethoven
Chloe - singing songs
Adam - playing music
Frank - doing the tempo walking
Beth - playing little songs on the guitars.
Grade 5
The Grade 5 focus this semester has been in the area of Music. We have been experimenting with improvisation and using the Glockenspiel. We have also been learning to write our compositions down in informal notation like stick notation. We have thoroughly enjoyed listening to a large variety of music such as, classical, opera, swing, pop and 60’s and having great discussions around the musical choice from the artists, how it differs from modern music and did we like the music.
What music have you enjoyed listening to the most?
Senadhi - Classical music because I really like listening to it and the calm vibes.
Imogen - I liked listening to Gotye because I really liked the style of his music.
Xuan - I have liked listening to and learning Wack a Boom! as it is very catchy.
Cade - I liked listening to Michael Buble’s song Sway because it has been my favourite and I liked the lyrics.
Zoe - Jazz because I liked the rhythm and beat of the music.
Grade 6
In Grade 6 we have been focussing on getting ready for the big Grade 6 Show! The rehearsals are well on their way and we are now finalising our staging, props, costumes and learning our lines. This has been a huge process that started all the way back in Week 1 Term 3. We will be performing our plays to all the Grade 6 classes and teachers in Week 4. We are particularly looking forward to having the performance record to share with our friends and family. Chookers and break a leg everyone!
What are you most looking forward to about the Grade 6 Show?
Ava L - Acting and having fun in front of my friends.
Hari - I am looking forward to being the villain.
Freida - Getting a chance to see everyone's shows.
Ruby - I am excited to see what everyone has practiced for the last few weeks.
Zoe - I am happy to just have fun.
Kali - I am looking forward to seeing all my friends dressed up in costumes.
Emerald - Putting in bits of comedy to make the audience laugh.
Zara - Excited for the experience.
Xavier - The weird tingling feeling before the show starts.
Umi - being able to express what you think your character might do.
