LEARNING AREAS
Year 9 Visual Arts
Students have been working on sculptures inspired by the style of Keith Haring.
Artists: Back - Michael S. Front left to right - Froso B, Summer T and Lachlan G
Heidi Stanojevic - Visual Arts Teacher
Year 8 Music
Over the past eight weeks, our Year 8 students have been learning a variety of brass, percussion, and woodwind instruments as part of the Department for Education's Instrumental Music program. Our enthusiastic class have worked in small groups with Mr Geddie, Mr Heuzenroeder, and Ms Roberts to practise playing their instruments, reading music notation, and learning how to take care of their instruments. All of this hard work has lead to the students forming a class band, where they have been performing as a ensemble. It has been great to see how the students have embraced playing a variety of new instruments, building the capacity to work collectively, and improving their aural skills. Make sure to ask our skilled Music students to play a tune for you, as I'm sure they'd be happy to have a bit of a jam!
Alistair Ward - Music teacher
FLO Report
Over the past weeks, our FLO students have been busy engaging in the exciting programs that we have been running to support their alternative learning pathway. Working with our FLO teachers, students have been keen to complete their Literacy and Numeracy requirements, with many on track to receive the 10-credits for Stage 1 Essential English and Mathematics. Their positive attitude to these subjects has transferred into other programs, including working with Erin to show their artistic flair through a variety of art forms. Our students have designed, painted, and presented skateboards which capture their own unique style. Papier-mâché has also been a big hit, with our students creating exciting pieces out of paper, which they have painted and are displayed around the classroom. While the paints and glues are drying, our students are putting their cooking skills to work with Rhett in our kitchen each week. Students have learnt how to make some of their favourite meals including lasagne and brownies, they're learning new cooking skills, healthy meals, and safe hygiene practices. We look forward to continue this success into next term, as our students are keen to learn and develop lifelong skills.
Lori Sandland - FLO Coordinator
