Visual Arts

Dragons and Fish in the Art Room!!!

The Visual Arts room has been a menagerie over the last few weeks of this term!

The students in Years Four and Five have completed their amazing clay sculptures. Most students have created dragons in the style of either typical Western dragons or the more peaceful Eastern Dragons.

They have been inquiring into the myths and legends of both creatures throughout history and their relevance in the cultures of today.

It has been five weeks of creativeness and we think they are awesome!!

Pictures are also on display in our SPECIALISTS notice board (above the drinking taps at the back of the student toilet block). Keep your eye on this board for the latest news from our Specialist Team along with amazing student work samples!

Students in Years One and Two have been inquiring into a different species altogether however have also looked into the cultural significance of their creature. The students have been creating Koinobori Kites - Koinobori (鯉のぼ) literally translates to "carp streamer" in Japanese.

The kites are carp-shaped windsocks traditionally flown in Japan to celebrate Children's Day (Kodomo no Hi) every May 5th. The carp is a symbol of strength, courage, and determination, and flying koinobori kites expresses the wish for children to grow up healthy and strong. We also have that wish for our students, so some classes have completed and flown their kites this week, with others flying theirs in the week ahead!

Let’s hope this wind continues for us!!!

Nicki Myszka

Visual Teacher