PERFORMING ARTS

Performing Arts is a fun and engaging program, which allows the experimentation and development of Dance, Drama and Music for all students in Prep to Grade 6. Students are given opportunities to perform at school assemblies. They are able to showcase their talents and gain confidence in performing in front of peers and teachers.

Program
Performing Arts is provided to all students from Prep to Grade 5 throughout the year and to Grade 6 for Semester 1.  Prep to Grade 4 students are provided with a comprehensive program focusing on Drama in Term 1, Dance in Term 2 and Music in Term 3 and 4. Grade 5 and 6 students focus solely on Music. 

In Drama, students begin learning that facial expressions, body language, space and movements can communicate ideas to the audience. Students complete Readers’ Theatre in Grades 2 and 3, and create and direct their own plays in Grades 3 and 4. They also learn about stage presence, voice projection and other performing skills.

In Dance, students begin learning about safe movement patterns, different dancing speeds, using a variety of body parts and learning to express themselves when dancing. They use this knowledge and work towards creating and choreographing their own dances. In Grade 3 and 4, students study dances through the 21st century and dances from around the world.

In Music, students begin by learning some basic classroom percussion instruments. They learn basic concepts of beat, rhythm, pitch, tempo and dynamics. Students listen to and compare different songs and music styles. In older year levels, students learn how to play a number of instruments (e.g. body percussion, African drums, boomwhackers, ukuleles, keyboards and guitars). They even learn to play together in class bands.