Specialist Team News

Performing Arts 

Grade 1/2

Students have been starting each lesson with a bucket drum warm up to Eye of the Tiger and the Mexican Hat Dance. They have learnt to dance the Cha Cha Slide and Jarabe Tapatio. On the ukulele students have played Party in the USA and Senorita using C, F and A minor chords.

Grade 3 & 4

Students have finished creating a 30 second radio ad on an Australian Tourist Attraction. They have recorded their script and shared it with their class. They have also learnt how to play Dumb Ways to Die on the instruments, which was a popular public service announcement created for radio. 

Grade 5 & 6

Students have finished creating a cartoon theme song and have shared it with their class. They have also learnt how to play the theme song from Paw Patrol on the instruments.

Music Clubs

Congratulations to all the members of the Music Clubs who did a wonderful performance after school last Friday. Thank you to everyone who came along to support our music students.

Final school assembly on Friday 19th December. Time: 9.15am in the hall. 

The Marimba Band and Rock Band will play their final together at the start of the assembly. (The Choir will not be taking part at this assembly).

Warm regards,

Faye Ferry & Lynne Georgiadis

Performing Arts Teachers   

Visual Art

Grade Prep 

This week, the Grade Preps have finished their paper Christmas trees to sell at the Wishing Tree Stall. They look amazing!!! We also began working on a small folder to put their terms artwork in. These will be coming home soon.

Grade 1

The Grade 1’s created some beautiful Christmas wrapping paper that will be up for sale at the Wishing Tree Stall! The Grade ones also experimented with a new medium called paint sticks. They enjoyed working with the smooth and delicate texture.  All Grade ones have been working on their mini folders to hold their artwork. Their artwork will be coming home soon.

Grade 2

The Grade 2’s finished off the tiny wool Santa ornaments. They had so much fun making these and many students went home to make some more!!! These will be on sale at the Wishing Tree Stall and will sell fast!!! The grade 2’s have also been working on their mini art folders and their work will be coming home soon.

Grade 3/4

The 3/4's have completed their gingerbread house ornaments and these will be sold at the Wishing Tree Stall. The students are very excited about these and have asked if they can buy the ornament they created. Last week the students were introduced to a new abstract artist who uses concentric shapes with warm and cool colours. They enjoyed tracing various sized circles and experimenting with different colour combinations. The 3/4’s have also been working on their mini art folders, and their work will be coming home soon.

Grade 5/6’s 

The Grade 5/6’s have completed their Henri Matisse inspired pieces. They have been colour photocopied and put into packs of 6 ready for sale at the Wishing Tree Stall. These can be used as wrapping paper for any occasion. I will be buying a pack or two for myself!

Office Foyer

Please pop into the office if you have some time to visit our beautiful Christmas display. This was a collaborative effort from several grades.

Art Supplies

We are already looking ahead to the 2026 Art Show and need some interesting supplies. If you happen to have any used, ready to throw away paint brushes like the ones in the photo, can you please send them along to the Art Room? If we get enough supplies, we will be creating some fun characters with recycled materials. Thank you to those who have already dropped some off to the Art Room.

Thank you all for your hard work and support this year. 

Wishing all our arty kids and families a safe and Merry Christmas.

Warm regards,

Marcia Evans

Physical Education

As we wrap up the year, students across all year levels have been celebrating the end of term with connection, teamwork, and lots of fun. It has been great to see the confidence and enthusiasm they’ve brought to their final PE sessions of 2025.

Sport Update

Yesterday we held our annual Willy Games, one of the most exciting whole-school events of the year. Students threw themselves into every activity, showing fantastic sportsmanship and team spirit throughout the day. 

The winning house for the 2025 Willy Games will be announced at our final assembly, along with this year’s overall House Cup champions. Congratulations to every student for their effort and energy — it was a brilliant way to finish the year.

A Final Message for 2025

Thank you to all students, staff, and families for your wonderful support of PE and Sport throughout 2025. Our Willy Kids have tackled every challenge with positivity and resilience, and it has been a privilege to watch them grow in confidence, skill, and teamwork across the year.

Wishing everyone a safe, fun, and active holiday break. I look forward to another fantastic year of PE and Sport in 2026!

Warm regards,

Paddy Gallivan

LOTE - French

Merci & Au revoir

To my dear Willy Primary Kids, what a joy it has been to see you all come through the French classroom over the last 6 years! We have learned so much about French culture, language, history and geography. But, best of all, I have loved all your inquiries and curiosity which often took us in directions I hadn’t planned myself – that is true learning!

As I follow my teaching journey to another school in the new year, I trust you will all carry along with you the wonderful times spent together and that your now strong international mindset and open-mindedness will take you many places across the globe in the future. That is my wish for you!

In true Willy Kid spirit, there is no better testimony to the wonderful culture of kindness that we have instilled in our students than a group of Year 1 boys bringing paper fans to me last week, while on duty on a hot day… ‘ONCE A WILLY KID, ALWAYS A WILLY KID!’.

Madame CRICRI 😊