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Specialist Feature News: Visual Arts

Selamat Siang Semuanya, 

We have been exploring a range of mediums in Visual Arts this Term. One of the most exciting mediums we have been using is PUFFY PAINT! Students have been using puffy paint to decorate and up-level their art pieces from our drip arts, to our Patterned landscapes and even our warm and cool inspired artworks. We have loved seeing our paint puff up when adding heat and are so excited for you to see our artwork!  Other than puffy paint, we also used recycled paper, buttons, cardboard and modelling clay in our projects. 

The Foundation students have also been showcasing their paint skills and art room routines. This week we practised correctly putting on our art smocks before any painting!  We discussed the importance of art smocks and keeping our work area neat and dry. We have been adding watercolour paint carefully to our pattern and line artwork, which we will be folding into a lantern in our next art session! 

In the Kitchen Garden Program, we have been enjoying cooking and harvesting fresh ingredients such as veggies and herbs, from our beautiful school garden. Just a reminder for any parent/carers that would like to volunteer as part of our Kitchen and Garden Program - this runs on Monday and Friday at MPRPS for the Senior School. Next Term, the Junior School will be participating in the Kitchen Garden Program. Please contact the office or Bu Mundy and Yana Gill on Sentral if you are interested in volunteering. 

We hope you have a fantastic week, 

Terima Kasih 

The Specialist Team, 

Yana Gill, Treesje Butterworth, Simone Rock, Marissa Mundy, Claire Andrews and Stephanie Muratovic.

Pupil of the Week:

Performing Arts

Junior: Elisa T (FH)

For demonstrating outstanding focus and musicality when playing 'In the Park' on the Chime Bars. 

Senior: Simeon G (5/6J)

For demonstrating initiative and leadership skills. You helped others and took the extra time to make sure instruments were stored correctly. 

Physical Education

Junior: Paige C (1/2H)

For showing enthusiasm and willingness to learn new skills in the Netball Victoria clinics. 

Senior: Riley G (5/6L)

For consistently demonstrating a love of learning and zest throughout all PE sessions.

Visual Arts

Junior: Lachie C (FK)

For showing a love of learning and teamwork with peers when demonstrating how to wear an artsmock. 

Senior: Felix S (5/6D)

For demonstrating creativity and a love of learning when designing your own artwork showcasing the contrast of warm and cool colours. 

Indonesian

Junior: Andrew S (FB)

For showing your knowledge of Indonesian colours when creating batik-inspired patterns for a fan! Bagus sekali!

Senior: Benny T (3/4RB)

For challenging yourself to extend beyond the success criteria about writing in Indonesian about yourself and your friends. Hebat!

Science

Junior: Maisie P (FK)

For assisting your classmates to complete their tasks. You showed great initiative in helping others!

Senior: Sean W (3/4W)

For your insightful comments explaining what variables might have made pom-poms travel further with the catapult. Great scientific thinking!