Specialist Team News

Visual Arts

The term has been a busy and productive one! We have completed so many amazing art pieces for our upcoming Art Show and we can’t wait for you to see them. We will continue to be busy in the first couple of weeks of next term putting the finishing touches on everything. It has been sometime since our last Art Show and we are all very excited for this special event. If you plan on attending the adults evening on Friday the 18th October, please purchase your tickets through Compasstix. The open day on Sunday 20th October will be a gold coin donation entry. 

Pop it into your calendar and we’ll see you there!

Warm Regards,

Marcia Evans 

Physical Education

Biweekly Physical Education Curriculum Highlights – Term 2 (Last Week)

As we wrap up Term 2, each year level will be finishing off their units with a focus on connection and fun, celebrating all the skills they've learned throughout the term.

Prep: In their final week, students will combine running, jumping, and other movement skills, refining their coordination. We’ll also focus on playful activities to celebrate the progress they've made this term.

Year 1 & 2: Pupils will conclude their unit on exploring effort, space, and time by applying these concepts to engaging group games. This week will be all about connecting with classmates while having fun with the physical challenges.

Grade 3 & 4: Students will wrap up their hockey-focused invasion games unit. The final week will emphasize teamwork and friendly competition as they put their skills into action in fun, celebratory games.

Grade 5/6: To finish off the inclusive games unit, students will continue their exploration of adapted basketball and seated volleyball. This week will be a celebration of inclusivity, with an emphasis on connection, participation, and enjoying physical activity as a group.

Sports Update

The Hobsons Bay Division Track and Field event has come to a successful conclusion, and we are thrilled to announce that several of our outstanding athletes have qualified for the Western Metropolitan Region Athletics on October 22nd. A huge congratulations to the following students who will be representing Willy Primary at the next level:

• 100m: Lani P & Ethan S
• 200m: Lisette D & Ethan S
• 800m: Banjo K & George L
• Shot Put: Kora P
• Discus: Toa R
• Long Jump: Ethan S
• Triple Jump: Thomas M & Addie N
• High Jump: Thomas M & Lani P
• 4 x 100m Relay (11-year Boys): Thomas M, George L, Ariston M & Curtis R

We are incredibly proud of all our athletes, and we wish them the very best as they prepare to compete at the Western Metropolitan Region Athletics. Good luck, and go Willy Primary!

Western Bulldogs & Williamstown Footy Club Visit

We are excited to announce that the Western Bulldogs and Williamstown Footy Club have visited Willy Primary this week to run footy clinics and fun activities for all students! This exciting event gave every student a chance to learn new footy skills, participate in drills, and enjoy some fun-filled activities with professional players and coaches. It was a fantastic opportunity to engage with the wider sporting community, promoting teamwork, fitness, and, most importantly, having a great time together. It was great to see everyone get involved!

Warm Regards,

Paddy Gallivan (Physical Education)

Performing Arts

Curriculum Focus in Performing Arts

Prep: Students have having been using stick puppets to tell stories. They have acted out well-known fairytales and have also created their own Dreamtime story to act out.

Year 1: Students have been learning about the celebration called Carnevale. They have used neutral masks to act out scenes and have created their own character based on a mask.

Year 2: Students have worked in small groups to act out a shadow puppet play based on Aesop’s Fables. 

Grade 3/4: Students have been working on interpreting and acting out an open play script. They have also worked in small groups to perform a starter script and have considered how to create and perform an ending that makes sense and keeps the characters consistent.

Grade 5/6: As a class, students have read an unfinished play script called “The Discussion Period”. They have then worked cooperatively together with a group of between 6 – 8 students to complete the script ensuring that the script and characters remain consistent. They will rehearse and perform these scenes next term.

Music Clubs           

On Sunday 20th October, the Choir and Bands have been invited to perform at the Art Show Open Day. The Performances will take place from 12.30 – 1.10pm on the stage outside the library. Students will need to wear their music t shirts. Please indicate on Compass if your child can/cannot attend.

Students need to arrive by:

Choir – 12.15pm

Rock Band & Marimba Band – 11.50am to help set up

Warm regrads,

Faye Ferry & Lynne Georgiadis (Performing Arts)