P-6 Art

The most beautiful world is always entered through the imagination’. – Helen Keller

During NAIDOC Week, children were introduced to a range of traditional Aboriginal symbols using a visual reference chart. After a short story and discussion about the importance of these symbols, each child was given a ball of air-dry clay. Using their hands and simple tools like icy pole sticks or pebbles, the children formed and etched symbols into their clay. Some created U-shapes representing people sitting together, others chose journey lines or waterholes. The tactile nature of clay made the experience calming, sensory-rich, and deeply engaging. Once dry, the clay pieces were painted with natural tones—reds, browns, yellows, and whites—mirroring the colours used in traditional Indigenous artwork. The finished pieces were assembled into a collaborative “symbol story circle” to represent unity, community, and shared learning.

Term 3 was welcomed with Prep and year 1 students introduced to symmetry and how symmetry and balance can be important when a symmetrical object is constructed. In 2 weeks, our students have started to brave the facts of applying skills of placing art materials symmetrically and create a balance in the making of their products. In a few weeks’ time we are looking forward to complete and show case their artwork with perfection and pride.