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Feature News - Visual Art

As the term draws to a close, we are enjoying the fruits of our labour in the art room. Our participation in the Zoo’s Fighting Extinction Schools Showcase was a great success. It was a delight to see the contributions of other schools generating a wonderful sense of collegiality and cross fertilisation of ideas. We received positive feedback and praise, and in turn, celebrated the achievements of other schools. 

In class we reflected on and shared ideas about what we can do with our families that helps to minimise, avoid or reverse environmental harm. 

In years 3 – 6, a number of students designed contributions for the Respectful Relationships Poster competition demonstrating their understanding of the topic as well as a flair for graphic design and lettering. This coming week, the Junior students are concentrating on completing and refining existing projects in order to take them home. Our Senior students are completing an embroidery project that was started in Term 1 – creating freehand embroidery as well as template-based work. The Junior students have been completing their Yayoy Kusama inspired artwork, now drawing birds and practising to improve their scissor skills. We read a story ”Robyn Boid architect”, the bird, who loved to build things. This led to an investigation of building materials and their properties as we explored building with wood, cardboard and plastic and made both functional and sculptural pieces. 

Physical Education Pupil of the Week

Senior: Tyrone K (3/4D)

Fantastic effort last week, Tyrone! In our game of number lacrosse you did a great job of putting in your best effort and supporting your teammates. You were always ready to run in when your number was called, but showed patience and understanding that others also needed a fair go.

Junior: Ryan R (1/2P)

For always being an enthusiastic and positive PE student every week! Ryan, you bring a lot of energy to our PE lessons and you are always determined to do make your best effort. You consistently demonstrate leadership and love of learning. Well done!

Indonesian Pupil of the Week

Senior:  Adi A (5/6C)

For taking your time with creating a mini Komodo dragon sculpture for your cultural investigation project. You have done a wonderful job of capturing it’s likeness! Hebat! 

Junior: Jordan C (FG)

For persevering to complete your Damar Kurung craft project independently. You worked diligently to complete as much as possible yourself, and used your problem solving skills when it wasn’t lining up. Hebat, Jordan! 

Visual Arts Pupil of the Week

Senior: Samanvi K (3/4K)

For your dedication and determination to improve on your Respectful Relationships Poster.  Your willingness to work towards your personal best was outstanding. You displayed zest and a love for learning.

Junior: Elijah B (1/2BR)

For the creative and unique way you approach your learning in the art room. It is a delight to listen to your whimsical musings and random observations and ideas. Last week you were super focused in your building work displaying zest, good aesthetic judgement as well as good humour.

Performing Arts Pupil of the Week

Senior: Ray H (3/4R)

For demonstrating discipline and commitment by playing his music part of the class ensemble, on the Violin.  He played the melody confidently and in time with the ensemble. Great work! 

Junior: Claire S (1/2K)

For demonstrating excellence in music when playing as a part of a class ensemble. Super work!