Beaumaris North PS

Year 5 Specialist News - Term 1

Art  

Transdisciplinary Theme

Who we are

Central Idea

Collage creates compositions that reflect individual identity, interests, and experiences  

Lines of Inquiry   

  • The role of collage in self-expression and storytelling by artists. 

  • Composition techniques, scale, and proportion in creating layered collage artworks. 

  • Exploring how combining collage with other art forms can create new creative possibilities.   

Specified Concepts

form, perspective and composition  

 

Learner Profile Attributes

 balanced and communicators    

Students will create  

  • Abstract textural painting is the first component of the layers to be used in constructing their collage.  

  • Pattern and Illustration applying detail and tonal elements as the second component of layers for their collage.  

  • A final poster combining each component to complete their collage- painted texture, pattern and illustration, newspaper, and magazine images and colour paper. This activity captures all design elements- composition, balance, colour, and scale.  

Japanese

Transdisciplinary Theme

 Where we are in place and time   

Central Idea

 Past events shape the present and future

 

Lines of Inquiry 

  • The impact of Japanese migration to Australia           

Specified Concepts

change, causation 

Learner Profile Attributes

 reflective, inquirer    

Term Focus (language and culture)

Greetings, Adjectives, Classroom instructions, Japanese immigrants in Australia, HINA MATSURI (Dolls festival in March). 

 

Students Will

  • Use past tense to describe their activities during the holidays. 

  • Spell their name in Katakana independently. 

  • Understand and pronounce basic classroom phrases such as "KASHITE KUDASAI," "TOIRE IIDES KA," "MEZOO IIDES KA,". 

  • Explain the significance of HINA MATSURI (Dolls Festival), including the reasons, timing, and ways in which Japanese people celebrate it. 

  • Discuss the history and reasons behind Japanese migration to Australia. 

  • Share their understanding of how foreigners live as immigrants in Japan and how Japanese people perceive them. 

Performing Arts / Music

Music Exploration  

Who we are

Different perspectives influence the way people treat each other.

Specified Concepts

responsibility, perspective   

Lines of Inquiry   

  • The meaning of perspective.  

  • Understanding perspectives.  

  • Characteristics of respectful relationships

  • Establishing a harmonious community   

Learner Profile

 communicator, open-minded, caring 

 

Students Will

  • be able to identify and describe the elements of music.  be able to differentiate between various types of musical instruments.  

  • Classify instruments from different cultures to show how diverse traditions influence the way music is created and appreciated. 

  • be able to create and perform rhythms using body percussion.  be able to identify and describe different musical genres.  be able to identify and describe the role of a composer and performer in music. 

Physical Education

Transdisciplinary Theme

Who we are

Central idea

Teamwork builds individual skills through communication, trust, and shared goals.    

Lines of Inquiry   

  • Effective communication contributes to teamwork   

  • Problem solving strategies used in physical activities 

  • The importance of building trust among team members.    

Specified Concepts

   Perspective    

  • Students are asked to work within teams to encourage and take ownership of their own actions and reactions. Discover through activity how this impacts a game and performance outcomes.    

Responsibility   

  • Students are responsible for accessing the PE Shed and equipment to help set up and mark out fields/game areas and safety in games. Students develop respect and tolerance towards others, demonstrating open-mindedness and caring for each other.      

Learner Profile Attributes   

principled and open minded  

   

Students Will  

  • Team-building activities: Engage in parachute games and Kubb to foster cooperation and teamwork. 

  • Throwing and catching strategy games: Develop strategic thinking while refining fundamental throwing and catching skills. 

  • Modified softball activities: Participate in modified softball games, focusing on skill development and teamwork. 

  • Golf and tennis skills: Learn and practice essential skills in golf and tennis, building both technique and coordination. 

  • Refining motor skills: Hone basic and advanced motor skills such as throwing, catching, and striking in game settings. Students will evaluate peers’ performance during golf and softball activities, providing constructive feedback based on performance criteria to support skill improvement.