Specialists

Visual Arts

Amanda West

Students will create both 2D and 3D artworks inspired by Margaret Wild’s book 'Pocket Dogs' at the beginning of Term 4 (these activities were planned for Term 3 but not completed due to production and other special events). They will explore reduction printmaking, learning the sequential drawing and printing process to make multi-coloured dog prints from a single piece of printing foam. Students will also engage in a textiles project to create their own Pocket Dog. Skills such as running stitch, whip stitch, needle threading and glueing various fabrics will be developed while sewing a pocket and constructing a small felt dog to live inside it. Later in the term, students will use their understanding of line, texture, shape, and colour to create Christmas themed artworks, including an embossed foil ornament. Students will have regular opportunities to share their artworks, as well as discuss and appreciate the art of their peers.

Auslan

Michelle Rees

In Term 4, students will continue to develop their understanding of HOLM (handshapes, orientation, location and movement) and NMF (non-manual features). As we revise old signs and learn new ones, we will compare their similarities and differences to help develop our understanding of these five language parameters. Topics that will be covered over the term include items around the home, medical and emergency, numbers to 100, modern technology and Christmas. Students will learn to sign the Ode of Remembrance, which they will sign with the whole school at our Remembrance Day Assembly on November 11th. As we get closer to Christmas we will learn how to sign Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer to perform at the Billanook Carols. Throughout the term we will celebrate our school values of Respect, Kindness, Grit and Aspiration, as we celebrate our own achievements as well as those of our peers. 

Performing Arts

Peter Humphries

During the first four weeks of Term Four, Grade 1 and 2 students will be preparing their performances for the Junior School Concert. Afterward, they will explore music from different time periods, ranging from traditional Music Hall to contemporary rap. They will also delve into music from around the world and music for various purposes, such as social dances, lullabies, work songs, and music that tells a story. Throughout this journey, students will develop their listening skills, sing, dance, and play both tuned and untuned percussion instruments.

Physical Education

Chris Steele

In Term 4, students will continue to focus on refining and consolidating running, dodging and sequenced movement skills with correct action, accuracy and a variety of speeds. Through fitness activity and games, they will engage in moderate to vigorous activities. Students will also explain the contribution rules and procedures make to the safe conduct of games and activities and will apply these in games. Students will also concentrate on skills specific to European Handball, Rugby League (Touch Football), and modified athletics games (Captain Ball and Tunnel Ball). The development of sportsmanship and School Values will be a main focus throughout the term.