Specialists
Upper Primary Term 4
Visual Arts Highlights
Term 4 saw students exploring a range of creative projects that developed technical skills and artistic expression across all year levels. Our space has been filled with colour, individuality and excitement! Already looking forward to another year of creative exploration and artistic success!
Upper Primary students worked messily with clay to create lolly-inspired ornaments. They learned techniques for rolling, cutting, and shaping before adding colour with paint. This project encouraged attention to detail and introduced concepts of texture and design. Students also practiced patience and fine motor skills as they refined their work. The finished pieces are bright and were displayed on the art room Christmas tree for all to celebrate.
Digital Tech
The Upper Primary students have been experimenting with different kinds of robots and the ways we give them instructions. They have been playing games that practise their skills using blocks of code and visual instructions. Students used Osmo coding tiles as well as iPads to remotely control and navigate our robots through different challenges each week. We finished the year reviewing some of our favourite activities from this semester.
Music
Term 4 Reflection
Term 4 has been an exciting and productive time in the music room, with pupils across all year levels engaging in a mix of practical skills, creativity and collaboration. From exploring improvisation and song writing to working with digital technologies and performing as bands, students have had plenty of opportunities to improve their musical abilities and confidence.
Upper Primary students spent the term experimenting with improvisation on tuned and untuned instruments and using GarageBand on iPads to create digital music. They began learning how songs are structured, including lyrics, song form and chord progressions, and worked together on early songwriting ideas. Playing in a band was a big focus, with pupils learning contemporary songs and improving their ability to listen and perform as a group. It was great to see their confidence grow as they combined creativity with teamwork.
Looking Ahead
It’s been fantastic to see pupils across all year levels developing their musical skills and exploring new ways to create and perform. A special mention goes to our Secondary Bands, whose commitment to regular practice and live performances has been outstanding. Highlights this term included the Community Concert and the Years 9/10 Showcase, where their hard work and growing confidence really shone through. Their ability to perform as tight, well-rehearsed ensembles was impressive and a credit to their dedication. Next year, we’ll continue building on these foundations with even more opportunities for creativity, collaboration and performance.
Well done to all students for their effort and enthusiasm this term!
PE
Students in Upper have enjoyed demonstrating the fundamental motor skills they have learned this year in various modified games. This included skills such as running, dodging, kicking, throwing and catching. They also enjoyed practising these skills using the new Multi Ball interactive system.
Selected students from Upper Primary and Secondary 7/8 participated in the Variety Abilities Unleashed program which was supported by Banyule Council. Students enjoyed participating in athletics, bocce, dance and bike riding with specialised coaches from their respective sports. It was a fun day out at NETS Stadium with many students going home happy with a showbag of information about how they connect with local sports in their communities.
Some students qualified for the School Sport Victoria State Track and Field Championships, where they competed in 100m, 200m, 800m, Shot Put and Long Jump events. Students participated to their best, with some excellent results on the day.
Basketball Victoria also hosted the Endeavor Cup State Championships, with Concord entering a Division A and Girls team. The girls worked hard all day, finishing 4th overall. The Division A team finished undefeated, claiming the State title after a close game in the Grand Final against Officer School.
Social Competencies
This term, our Upper Primary students have been actively engaged in a series of lessons designed to support their understanding of both the physical and mental changes that may occur during puberty. Students explored a variety of strategies that could help individuals experiencing changes during puberty, with popular choices including listening to music, using fidgets, playing sport, finding quiet spaces to relax and seeking support from a trusted adult.
A central focus of the program was consent and how it applies across different relationships. Students practised consent in everyday situations and learned to communicate boundaries clearly and respectfully, using verbal language, body cues, sign language, or AAC devices. Some students created and acted in role plays, with some recording short clips that were shared with peers to encourage reflection and peer‑to‑peer learning.
One of the most impactful outcomes was the way students connected with their own body signals. By recognising how their bodies respond to stress, discomfort, tiredness, or calmness, they identified tools to support self‑regulation. Fidgets proved especially popular, with students designing, trialling, and documenting the effectiveness of their chosen items.
I am very proud of the thoughtful participation shown by our Upper Primary students and look forward to building on these foundations of health, consent, and self‑awareness in future learning.
