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Feature News - Performing Arts

It has been a pleasure to see everyone’s faces again as I am welcomed into the Performing Arts role for Term One. Students across the school have settled in well and it is pleasing to see so many students using their character strength of curiosity and creativity when exploring the musical elements. 

In Foundation, we have been making long and short sounds with our voices. Throughout this term we will also be learning about loud and soft sounds and demonstrate this with using instruments such as drums as well as identifying pitch and identifying what is a high and low sound. 

The 1/2 classes have been exploring pitch and identifying which line of music has been played with the song ‘Looby Loo’. Throughout this term we will continue to look at pitch patterns and ordering them. We look forward to changing the pitch of known songs to create our own patterns.  

Working towards a class ensemble is the goal for our 3/4 classes. Throughout this term we will look at how rhythms fit together and how tempo can change a beat. We will use body percussion to begin with before selecting instruments to fit the style of song we will play. 

In 5/6, students have started a Cultural Inquiry unit of Indigenous Australian Performing Arts. We watched small videos of a ‘Fire Dance’ and a ‘Fishing Dance’ and looked at the different ways they moved their bodies to tell the story. We discussed how body language and movement can be powerful in conveying stories, meaning or messages. 

Production:

The audition process will begin during Term One. Thank you to the students who attended Wednesday’s lunch time meeting and signed up for the process. I will be preparing audition packs which will include a script to memorise and a song to sing. Our next meeting will hopefully be next week during lunchtime. 

Have a fantastic week!

Emily Sutherland 

Physical Education Pupil of the Week

Senior: Sophie C (3/4K) 

Thank you Sophie for sharing your energy and zest when participating in the Newcombe lesson. You displayed outstanding catching and throwing skills, as well as being an encouraging team player. Well Done Sophie!

Junior: Zoe M (1/2G) 

Thank you Zoe for displaying perseverance and bravery when participating in the circuit skill session. You approached new skills with a positive attitude and continued to challenge yourself throughout the whole session. It was a joy to be part of your achievements, thank you!

Indonesian Pupil of the Week

Senior:  Ryan K (5/6W)

Bagus sekali Ryan! Your confidence to try new skills in Indonesian activities is amazing! You demonstrate zest and a real love of learning when practicing and improving your speaking skills.  

Junior:  Isaac D (1/2J)

Hebat, Isaac! You did a wonderful job of pronouncing and using new fruit vocabulary in all our games this week. I was so impressed to see you using your classroom resources to help if you got stuck. Pandai!

Visual Arts Pupil of the Week

Senior: Lisa N (5/6W)

Lisa, you displayed confidence and perseverance throughout the creation of  your bird illustration and created an outstanding artwork. You showed creativity and leadership by being calm and focused. What a terrific role model for others. 

Junior: Harriet L (1/2G)

Harriet - it is such a pleasure to observe the ease with which you create stunning artworks. You can be relied upon to tackle each art task with perseverance and creativity. You created an exquisite fire truck artwork displaying a love of learning and curiosity. 

Performing Arts Pupil of the Week

Senior:  Lillian H (5/6B)

For always displaying the school values of respect and responsibility in the music room. You always display a love of learning and contribute ideas to class discussions. Great work Lillian!

Junior: Hayden K (1/2Y)

It was great to see your confidence and perseverance when learning ‘Looby Loo’ on the chime bars. You joined in and participated in all activities with enthusiasm, well done Hayden!