Performing Arts

🎵 Musical Highlights from Term 4!

This term, the halls of Great Ryrie Primary have been alive with music! Our students have been exploring both the practical and theoretical sides of music-making — learning how rhythm, pitch, melody, and teamwork all come together to create something truly special.

Preps have been discovering the world of pitch — learning how notes are read, played, and combined to make simple melodies. It’s been a joy watching their faces light up as they recognise familiar tunes!

Grade 1s have taken their first steps as instrumentalists, learning to play the recorder. They can now play three notes confidently and are beginning to put them together into short songs.

Grade 2s have been building on their recorder knowledge and now know a range of notes. They’re playing more complex arrangements — including some fun rock-inspired pieces that have been a big hit in class!

In Grades 3 and 4, students are participating in music rotations, where they’re studying the iconic theme from The Addams Family. They’ve been learning to perform it on a variety of instruments, including percussion, keyboards, and recorder — and the results are sounding fantastic!

Our Years 5 and 6 students are continuing their musical journey with a song study of I’m a Believer, following on from our production of Shrek Jr. They’ve been exploring the song across multiple instruments, including keyboard, recorder, and percussion, showcasing great collaboration and creativity.

🎄 Save the Date – Festive Family Picnic & Christmas Concert

Thursday 11 December - Under the shade sails on the oval (weather permitting).

We’re excited to announce that our Festive Family Picnic and Christmas Concert is back again this year! Each year level will perform a special item, along with our Christmas Choir and our newly established Concert Band in their very first public performance.

Families are encouraged to come dressed in festive attire and enjoy a relaxed evening of music and celebration. There will be:

• A coffee van serving hot drinks, smoothies, and sweet treats
• A BBQ with sausages in bread available for purchase

It’s the perfect way to celebrate another amazing year together, surrounded by friends, family, and the sound of joyful music.

📸 Shrek Jr. Stage Photos Now Available!

We’re thrilled to share some incredible professional photos from our recent school production, Shrek Jr.!

Rather than charging per photo, all images are available through a locked Google Drive folder for a $5.00 flat fee. This gives families access to view and download as many photos as they like — they’re yours to keep and enjoy!

To access the photos:

1. Go to Compass and respond to the EVENT - PRODUCTION PHOTOS
2. Read all guidelines and consent information carefully.
3. Submit your consent and pay the $5.00 access fee.
4. Once orders close on Friday 21 November, you’ll receive an email granting you access to the Google Drive folder.
5. Access will remain open until midnight on 31 December, after which the folder will be locked.

Please ensure your Compass details, especially your email address, are correct and linked to a Google account. The access link will only be sent to the email address listed in Compass.

Mrs Peta Murray and Dr Ian Nisbet.