FOUNDATION:

In Term 2, Foundation students will continue to explore organisational processes in Art and how to work safely with various equipment and materials. They will draw connections between art and the natural world throughout the term, using found materials in nature to create crayon rubbing artworks that reveal nature’s intricate details and line work. The students will also learn about the important role sharks play in keeping our oceans healthy, blending watercolour paint to create an ocean background before adding a collage shark on top. Lastly, the students will continue to develop their fine motor skills by threading beads and recycled materials onto wire and practising the concepts of symmetry and balance to create their own balancing sculptures.

GRADE 1:

In Term 2, Grade 1 students will continue to learn how to safely engage in a range of activities, using a variety of tools in the art room. Throughout the term, the students will explore the impact of plastic on our world’s animals, both on land and in our oceans. Using commonly disposed plastic waste such as bottle caps and pen lids, they will create underwater creature artworks with an ocean background made from painted paper collage. Then, the students will experiment with sculptural forms, creating a clay pinch pot that will be fired before a glaze topcoat is applied. They will also be introduced to the fun and engaging process of wet felting to create a wet-felted pet rock, using agitation and layering to interlock the wool fibres.

GRADE 2:

In Term 2, Grade 2 students will explore the important role that bees play in our world. They will create hand-built clay beehives, utilising the skills of coiling and joining using the ‘score and slip’ method. Once the clay beehives have been fired, they will use underglaze to add colour to their pieces before applying a gloss top glaze. The students will also create a mixed media bee artwork, including the processes of collage, printmaking and drawing. During the term, they will also develop their skills in mixing their own colours to create a colour wheel, using primary colours to create secondary and tertiary colours.

GRADE 3:

In Term 2, Grade 3 students will learn basic sewing techniques to create a textile artwork on a piece of hessian. They will combine painting with a basic running stitch and overstitch to add interest to their pieces. The students will also complete an artwork that showcases the process of paper collage, layering pieces of tissue and patterned paper on top of one another to create a bright and colourful background. They will then use scientific drawings of bugs and beetles to trace onto a piece of acetate, forming a detailed overlay for their finished pieces. Lastly, the students will develop their skills in mixing their own colours to create a colour wheel, focusing on analogous colours.

GRADE 4:

In Term 2, Grade 4 students will complete a lengthy unit on clay inspired by the mushroom artworks of Yayoi Kusama. They will explore many techniques, such as rolling, to create a cylindrical structure from a slab-rolled piece of clay. The students will revisit how to create a pinch pot to form the top of their mushroom and will understand the importance of using the score, slip and smooth method to securely connect the two clay pieces together. The students will paint their clay mushrooms with glow paints to use in this year’s glow gallery for the Art Show. Finally, they will study Aboriginal aerial map artworks and use bird’s-eye photos of Melbourne and surrounding areas to create their own aerial map artworks, utilising colour, pattern and symbols to express their ideas about local places.

GRADE 5:

In Term 2, Grade 5 students will create artworks in recognition of Sorry Day and Reconciliation Week, working in small groups to collectively create thought-provoking pieces that explore this year’s theme, “All In�. The students will create a clay sculpture, using slab rolling, shaping and etching processes to form a textured fish. They will hole-punch their pieces to allow string embellished with recycled plastics to be attached once they have been glazed and fired, demonstrating their understanding of the impact of plastic on our ocean’s fish. The students will then participate in a unit of work that explores a connection to nature by creating brushes from foraged materials, which they will use during the mark-making process. They will then use oil pastels to draw magpies on top of their ink backgrounds.

GRADE 6:

In Term 2, Grade 6 students will use their knowledge of the environmental impacts of bushfires from their Term 1 novel study of the text 47 Degrees to create a powerful dichotomous artwork. They will develop their skills in using materials including graphite pencil, chalk pastel and charcoal to create two separate artworks showcasing the before and after effects of bushfires. The artworks will then be cut into strips and reconstructed to form a concertina structure, changing in appearance depending on the direction from which they are viewed. Finally, the students will use their skills with a range of materials such as watercolour, fineliner and sewing techniques to embellish their painted artworks.

Foundation:

In Term Two, Foundation students will explore different objects and the materials they are made of. They will use their senses to observe and describe the form and function of different materials and recognise similarities and differences. They will discuss which materials are best to use outdoors and investigate what happens to different materials when they get wet. They will use this knowledge to decide which materials are most suitable for a particular purpose. For example, wood is strong, so it is used when building homes, or plastic is waterproof, so it is used to make toys.

Grade 1/2:

During Term Two, our theme will be Spot the Difference. During this unit of study, students will focus on the key understanding that everyday materials can be physically changed in a variety of ways. Students will observe and compare changes in materials, in particular food; explore the use of materials before and after changes; predict how heating and cooling can change foods; and explore how the transfer of energy in the form of heat affects different materials and potentially changes their properties.

Grade 3/4:

In Term Two, students will explore an exciting unit titled Melting Moments. Throughout this unit, they will develop an understanding of how materials change state through the addition or removal of heat (e.g. how solids can turn into liquids, and liquids into solids).Students will investigate and describe the properties of solids, liquids, and gases, identifying similarities and differences across a variety of materials. They will also explore how these properties influence the ways materials are used in everyday life.As part of their learning, students will examine how different materials melt and freeze at different temperatures, building their understanding through observation and hands-on experiences.

Grade 5/6:

During Term Two, our theme will be Change Detectives. During this unit, the main focus will centre on the key understanding that changes to materials can be reversible, such as melting, freezing, and evaporating, or irreversible, such as burning or rusting. Students will investigate and classify physical and chemical changes to materials. They will explore the usefulness of materials in relation to their state, for example, a solid or a liquid at room temperature. They will also explore how heating or cooling causes changes to many materials and will identify reversible and irreversible changes through hands-on activities

FOUNDATION

Foundation students will continue to develop fundamental motor skills and play basic group games. They will focus on displaying good sportsmanship and the importance of following rules. Kicking and striking skills will be practised individually at first, and as the term progresses, these skills will be used in pairs or small groups.

GRADE ONE

Grade 1 students will focus on various striking and kicking skills throughout the term. These skills will be used in modified games based on soccer, football, and tee-ball. They will also continue to include movement activities and ball skills in their active warm-ups.

GRADE TWO

Grade 2 students will focus on various striking and kicking skills throughout the term. These skills will be used in modified games based on soccer, football, and tee-ball. They will also continue to include movement activities and ball skills in their active warm-ups.

GRADE THREE

Grade 3 students will focus on netball, football, soccer, and athletics. Students will learn about different positions on the court or field and have the opportunity to experience them in a game situation. They will look forward to House Athletics in Term 3 and work on the basic skills required to enjoy both track and field events.

GRADE FOUR

Grade 4 students will focus on netball, football, soccer, and athletics. Students will learn about different positions on the court or field and have the opportunity to experience them in a game situation. They will look forward to House Athletics in Term 3 and work on the basic skills required to enjoy both track and field events.

GRADE 5/6

Grade 5/6 students will focus on netball, football, soccer, and athletics. Students will learn about different positions and rules across these sports and have the opportunity to experience them in game scenarios. They will look forward to House Athletics in Term 3 and work on the basic skills required to improve performance in both track and field events.

FOUNDATION:

In Performing Arts lessons throughout Term Two, Foundation students will be introduced to the topic of Dance. They will explore why we dance, with a focus on the importance of dance for health and fitness. Students will also learn about different dance cultures and practices, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander dance and its role in community. They will discover a range of dance styles and types by exploring what they like about different types of dances and why. Students will focus on animals found on farms, creating dance moves and routines based on their chosen animals, and perform to express ideas with music.

GRADE 1 & 2:

In Performing Arts lessons throughout Term Two, Year 1 and Year 2 students will focus on the topic of Music. They will explore the elements of music and develop a strong understanding of singing and songs. This will include exploring different genres of music and songs from around the world, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander music. They will explore how to play instruments and will be assessed on listening and creating steady beats.

GRADE 3 & 4:

In Performing Arts lessons throughout Term Two, Year 3 and Year 4 students will focus on the topic of Music. They will further develop their skills with instruments and create sounds and beats. Students will explore their knowledge and understanding of different eras of music, as well as the importance of storytelling in music. This will be linked with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander ways of creating music and sounds, connecting them to story creation. Students will be placed into groups and create a 4-beat rhythm using body percussion and instruments.

GRADE 5:

In Term 4, Year 5 students will learn about the Performing Arts subject of Media Arts. They will develop and explore their understanding of the diversity of Media Arts. Through this, they will plan and pitch creative and unique podcast ideas. Throughout the term, they will produce their own podcasts about a chosen subject and record them. They will also explore what makes effective collaboration through planning and pitching ideas to each other.

GRADE 6:

Year 6:
This term, Year 6 students will develop their knowledge of the Performing Arts subject of Media Arts. They will learn about the breadth and importance of Media Arts and how to use it for persuasion and promotion. From this, they will create a persuasive promotional video explaining why children their age should attend Â鶹¹û¶³ Primary School. This will provide opportunities to learn about the editing process, camera angles, and filming techniques.

FOUNDATION:

During Term 2, Foundation students will begin by exploring how to ask and respond to questions about their feelings, using the phrase “Come stai?� (How are you?). Students will be supported through teacher modelling, visual prompts, and engaging songs to help them learn appropriate responses. The focus will then shift to the topic “Mia Famiglia� (My Family). Students will listen to the story “Il Pappagallo� (The Parrot), which introduces the names of family members in Italian. Through a combination of songs, games, and interactive activities, students will build their vocabulary and confidence in naming family members. Looking forward to a fantastico Term 2!

GRADE 1:

In Term 2, Grade 1 students will explore the topic Succhi di Frutta (Fruit Juices). They will learn the Italian names for different fruits and begin using simple Italian to talk about what they like and don’t like. Learning will be fun and interactive, with songs, games, and class discussions helping students build confidence with new words and phrases. Students will also listen to an engaging story about animals ordering juice, using clues to help them understand what is happening. To consolidate their learning, students will create their own juice menu, choosing and labelling fruit juice flavours using the Italian vocabulary they have learnt. Looking forward to a fantastico Term 2!

GRADE 2:

During Term 2, Grade 2 students will explore the topic A scuola (At school) in Italian. They will learn and practise language commonly used in the classroom, building confidence in communicating with their peers during lessons. Students will learn the Italian names for items in their pencil case and around the classroom, and will be encouraged to use simple phrases in context, such as “Posso avere la colla, per favore?� (Can I please have the glue stick?). Students will also investigate school life in Italy, comparing similarities and differences with their own experiences at WPS. This supports both their language development and their understanding of Italian culture. Looking forward to a fantastico Term 2!

GRADE 3:

During Term 2, Grade 3 students will focus on the topic A scuola (At school) in Italian. They will explore and practise language commonly used in the classroom, building confidence in communicating with their peers during lessons. Students will learn the Italian names for items in their pencil case and around the classroom, and will be encouraged to use simple phrases in context, such as “Posso avere la colla, per favore?� (Can I please have the glue stick?). Students will also investigate school life in Italy, comparing similarities and differences with their own experiences at WPS. This supports both their language development and their understanding of Italian culture. Looking forward to a fantastico Term 2!

GRADE 4:

During Term 2, Grade 4 students will focus on the topic A scuola (At school) in Italian. They will explore and practise language commonly used in the classroom, building confidence in communicating with their peers during lessons. Students will learn the Italian names for items in their pencil case and around the classroom, and will be encouraged to use simple phrases in context, such as “Posso avere la colla, per favore?� (Can I please have the glue stick?). Students will also investigate school life in Italy, comparing similarities and differences with their own experiences at WPS. This supports both their language development and their understanding of Italian culture. Looking forward to a fantastico Term 2!

GRADE 5:

During Term 2, Grade 5 students will learn about famous Italians who have made a difference in areas such as art, science, and culture. Students will explore figures such as Leonardo da Vinci and Michelangelo while also building simple Italian language skills to describe people and their achievements. As part of their learning, students will choose a famous Italian of their own interest and create a PowerPoint or poster. They will include key facts and a few sentences in Italian and present their work to the class. This unit encourages curiosity, creativity, and an appreciation of Italian culture. Looking forward to a fantastico Term 2!

GRADE 6:

During Term 2, Grade 6 students will learn about famous Italians who have made a difference in areas such as art, science, and culture. Students will explore figures such as Leonardo da Vinci and Michelangelo while also building simple Italian language skills to describe people and their achievements. As part of their learning, students will choose a famous Italian of their own interest and create a PowerPoint or poster. They will include key facts and a few sentences in Italian and present their work to the class. This unit encourages curiosity, creativity, and an appreciation of Italian culture. Looking forward to a fantastico Term 2!

Foundation:

In Term 1, our Foundation students will explore how objects move. They will observe and describe human movements and investigate factors that influence movement, such as shape and size. Students will discuss the changes that occur when movement is made and will have opportunities to directly experience push and pull forces, observing the movements these forces create.

Grade 1/2:

In Term 1, Grade 1 and 2 students will explore the topic of light and sound through fun, hands-on learning experiences. They will group different types of light and sound according to their sources and observe how sounds can change in different environments. Students will compare light and sound using relative language, share their ideas, and make connections between these concepts and their everyday lives.

Grade 3/4:

In Term 1, Grade 3 and 4 students will be learning how forces can be exerted by one object on another through direct contact or from a distance. Students will observe the movement of everyday objects and identify how forces are affecting the movement e.g. push and pull. They will learn to identify sequences of events and underlying cause and effect, and identify patterns, such as ‘stronger’ pushes make objects of the same mass move further. During Science lessons, students will explore how the form of an object affects how it responds to different forces, particularly the effect of greater surface areas. They will also develop an understanding that an object that is not moving has balanced forces acting upon it, for example, the pull of gravity is balanced by the push of the surface the object is resting on.

Grade 5/6:

 In Term 1, Grade 5 and 6 students will learn about transferring and transforming electricity. They will investigate the forms and functions of batteries, light bulbs, and switches, as well as explore the flow of electrons in a circuit and how it can be altered using insulators or resistant components. Students will have opportunities to work independently, in pairs, and within small groups.

FOUNDATION

Foundation students will begin to develop Fundamental Motor Skills and be introduced to basic group games. We will focus on displaying good sportsmanship and the importance of following the rules. Students will be introduced to throwing and catching skills throughout the term.

GRADE ONE

Grade One students will be focusing on various throwing and passing skills throughout the term. These skills will be used in modified games and skill activities. We will introduce a range of target games where students will have the chance identify rules and fair play while working in small groups.

We will also explore the Winter Olympic Games and learn about the different events.

GRADE TWO

Grade Two students will be focusing on various throwing and passing skills throughout the term. These skills will be used in modified games and skill activities. We will introduce a range of target games where students will have the chance identify rules and fair play while working in small groups.

We will also explore the Winter Olympic Games and learn about the different events.

GRADE THREE

Grade three students will be focusing on Racquet Sports, Tee-ball and Basketball. This will provide opportunities to learn about different skills from these sports and participate in modified games. Students will be applying basic rules and scoring systems and continuing to develop their knowledge of fair play. We will also explore the Winter Olympic Games and learn about the different events.

House Cross Country will take place for all grade 3-6 students.

GRADE FOUR

Grade three students will be focusing on Racquet Sports, Tee-ball and Basketball. This will provide opportunities to learn about different skills from these sports and participate in modified games. Students will be applying basic rules and scoring systems and continuing to develop their knowledge of fair play. We will also explore the Winter Olympic Games and learn about the different events.

House Cross Country will take place for all grade 3-6 students.

GRADE 5/6

Grade 5/6 students will be focusing on Tee-ball, Racquet Sports and Target Games. This will provide opportunities to learn new skills and develop understanding of how to adjust the force and speed of an object to improve accuracy and control. Fitness activities will be included in lessons and students will discuss different reactions that occur in the body as a result of exercise. We will also explore the Winter Olympic Games and learn about the different events.

House Cross Country will take place for all grade 3-6 students.

FOUNDATION:

For Term 1, the Foundation students will be exploring the Performing Arts subject of Music.  They will discover sounds created from instruments and explore and listen to different types of music. They will identify what types of sounds and music they enjoy and why, through exploring pitch and rhyming patterns. Additionally, they will collaborate and explore singing and use imagination skills to create music.

GRADE 1 & 2:

The Year 1 and Year 2 students will be focusing on the Performing Arts subject of Drama. Throughout Term 1, students will be given opportunities to explore their favourite stories and break down and understand characters and settings through play. They will be linking the elements of Drama to create and collaborate their own unique fairy tale story.

GRADE 3 & 4:

In Term 1, the Grade 3 and Grade 4 students will be focusing on the Performing Arts subject of Drama. This term will focus on students developing and understanding drama elements and the importance of each for storytelling. They will be creating a character from scratch and transforming this character into a puppet. These puppets will then be used in short performances put on by the Grade 3 and Grade 4 students.

GRADE 5:

In Term 1, the Year 5 students will begin to understand the elements of drama. They will develop their understanding of the power of voice, character, settings and movement to help convey stories and characters. Students will be showcased what drama looks like around the world, expanding their knowledge and understandings of diverse drama practices, forms and styles. They will be researching myths and legends, and rehearsing, planning and performing a story that they have created as a group.

GRADE 6:

Year 6:
This Term, the Year 6 students will be deepening their understandings of music. They will be focusing on understanding how elements such as pitch, rhythm and tempo are used and the importance of each element. In Term 1, Year 6 students will be rehearsing, learning and creating raps as well as creating unconventional instruments out of various materials. The Year 6 students will also be given opportunities to practice and play instruments as well as use technologies to create and explore sounds.

FOUNDATION:

Ciao e benvenuti! (Hello and welcome!) to Italian at Â鶹¹û¶³ Primary School. In Term 1, our Foundation students will begin their journey into the Italian language and culture through weekly Italian lessons. Through stories, songs, games and movement activities, students will learn how to use simple everyday greetings such as ciao, buongiorno and arrivederci, and practise introducing themselves by saying their name in Italian. They will also explore numbers from 1–10 and learn the Italian words for a range of colours, applying their learning through hands-on classroom activities. The focus this term is on building confidence, encouraging participation, and fostering curiosity about learning another language. Looking forward to a fantastico Term 1 with our Foundation students.

GRADE 1:

Ciao e bentornati! (Hello and welcome back!) to Italian at Â鶹¹û¶³ Primary School. In Term 1, our Grade 1 students will start by creating a “Tutto su di meâ€� (All About Me) poster, revising simple greetings and key vocabulary while sharing information about themselves. Students will then explore Carnevale, a vibrant Italian festival celebrated each year. Through stories, discussions and hands-on activities, they will learn about the colourful masks worn during the celebrations and their significance. Each student will choose a mask and describe it in Italian using simple modelled sentences. Looking forward to a fantastico Term 1 with our Grade 1 students.

GRADE 2:

Ciao e bentornati! (Hello and welcome back!) to Italian at Â鶹¹û¶³ Primary School. In Term 1, our Grade 2 students will start by creating a “Tutto su di meâ€� (All About Me) poster, revising simple greetings and key vocabulary while sharing information about themselves. Students will then explore Carnevale, a vibrant Italian festival celebrated each year. Through stories, discussions and hands-on activities, they will learn about the colourful masks worn during the celebrations and their significance. Each student will choose a mask and describe it in Italian using simple modelled sentences. Looking forward to a fantastico Term 1 with our Grade 2 students.

GRADE 3:

Ciao e bentornati! (Hello and welcome back!) to Italian classes at Â鶹¹û¶³ Primary School. In Term 1, our Grade 3 students will begin by creating a “Tutto su di meâ€� (All About Me) poster. This activity gives students the chance to revise key Italian vocabulary while sharing information about themselves. The focus for this term is using Italian to communicate and interact with others. Students will work in pairs to ask and answer simple questions about themselves and their interests, with an emphasis on correct pronunciation. They will also have the opportunity to present their learning to the class. Looking forward to a fantastico Term 1 with our Grade 3 students.

GRADE 4:

Ciao e bentornati! (Hello and welcome back!) to Italian classes at Â鶹¹û¶³ Primary School. In Term 1, our Grade 4 students will begin by creating a “Tutto su di meâ€� (All About Me) poster. This activity gives students the chance to revise key Italian vocabulary while sharing information about themselves. The focus for this term is using Italian to communicate and interact with others. Students will work in pairs to ask and answer simple questions about themselves and their interests, with an emphasis on correct pronunciation. They will also have the opportunity to present their learning to the class. Looking forward to a fantastico Term 1 with our Grade 4 students.

GRADE 5:

Ciao e bentornati! (Hello and welcome back!) to Italian classes at Â鶹¹û¶³ Primary School. In Term 1, our Grade 5 students will begin by creating a “Tutto su di meâ€� (All About Me) poster. This helps students revise key Italian words and phrases to describe themselves, including their name, age, hobbies and interests. Building on this, students will learn how to describe and give information about themselves in Italian using simple sentence starters like â€ÂٴDzԴÇ…â¶Ä� (I am…) and “H´Ç…â¶Ä� (I have…). They will then use these skills to create their own Italian character, writing a short description that brings their character to life. Looking forward to a fantastico Term 1 with our Grade 5 students.

GRADE 6:

Ciao e bentornati! (Hello and welcome back!) to Italian classes at Â鶹¹û¶³ Primary School. In Term 1, our Grade 6 students will begin by creating a “Tutto su di meâ€� (All About Me) poster. This helps students revise key Italian words and phrases to describe themselves, including their name, age, hobbies and interests. Building on this, students will learn how to describe and give information about themselves in Italian using simple sentence starters like â€ÂٴDzԴÇ…â¶Ä� (I am…) and “H´Ç…â¶Ä� (I have…). They will then use these skills to create their own Italian character, writing a short description that brings their character to life. Looking forward to a fantastico Term 1 with our Grade 6 students.

FOUNDATION:

In Term 1, Foundation students will be introduced to organisational processes in Art. They will become aware of the art room environment and how to work safely with equipment and materials. Students will create a self-portrait and explore colour-transfer through the use of crepe paper and water to produce a vibrant background. They will create a paper sculpture using their imagination to guide their creativity. Through the use of movement, the students will learn about all different types of lines such as vertical, horizontal, zig zag, etc. They will explore the technique of watercolour resist using oil pastels and watercolour paint to create their artwork. Finally, the students will participate in a collaborative whole-school artwork in celebration of Harmony Day.

GRADE 1:

In Term 1, Grade 1 students will revisit organisational processes in Art and how to safely engage in a range of activities, using a variety of tools in the art room. They will develop their knowledge on warm and cool colours and how they can be used to represent or evoke emotions. The students will be using these tones to create a self-portrait, inspired by ‘Senecio’, an artwork by Cubist artist Paul Klee. They will also explore geometric and organic lines, and how to create contrast by using both types of linework. Finally, the students will participate in a collaborative whole-school artwork in celebration of Harmony Day.

GRADE 2:

In Term 1, Grade 2 students will revisit organisational processes in Art and how to safely engage in a range of activities, using a variety of tools in the art room. They will complete a multi-week unit on self-portraiture, following steps to create a realistic drawing of their own face. The students will explore the concepts of symmetry and proportion and use grey lead pencil and chalk pastels to create their self-portrait which completes the other half of their school photograph. Students will review their understanding of colour, line and pattern to create a striking border for their self-portrait. Finally, the students will participate in a collaborative whole-school artwork in celebration of Harmony Day.

GRADE 3:

In Term 1, Grade 3 students will revisit organisational processes in Art and how to safely engage in a range of activities, using a variety of tools in the art room. They will explore the work of Romero Britto, a Brazilian artist whose work shows elements of pop art, cubism and graffiti. Using his many portraits as inspiration, the students will create a self-portrait that showcases a similar use of colour, line, shape and pattern, reflecting their own personality. Using the technique of collage, they will create an eye-catching background and use skills such as tracing, cutting and printing to create their multi-layered art piece. Finally, the students will participate in a collaborative whole-school artwork in celebration of Harmony Day.

GRADE 4:

In Term 1, the Grade 4 students will be inspired by Gustav Klimt’s painted portraits to create their own self-portrait artworks. They will explicitly learn how to use guidelines in order to draw facial features with correct proportion, as well as how to use chalk pastel to achieve a full-coloured artwork that shows variation in tone. The students will then explore geometric and organic line and shape to overlay areas of their artwork with their choice of coloured pattern. Referencing Klimt’s use of opulent colour in his ‘Golden Period’ works, they will finish off their artwork with touches of metallic paint. Finally, the students will participate in a collaborative whole-school artwork in celebration of Harmony Day.

GRADE 5:

In Term 1, the Grade 5 students will firstly focus on their use of line to create an abstract self-portrait, which will continue over multiple sessions. The students will experiment with the techniques required to create a single-line drawing, including an adjusted pencil grip to allow for a free-flowing line whilst they observe their facial features in a hand-held mirror. Once they have created three single-line drawings of different angles of their face, the students will use their favourite one to trace using craft wire. The students will learn how to use pliers to bend and shape the wire to mimic the organic lines found in contour line drawings. Finally, the students will participate in a collaborative whole-school artwork in celebration of Harmony Day.

GRADE 6:

In Term 1, the Grade 6 students will firstly focus on their use of line, shape and colour to create a self-portrait inspired by Mexican artist Frida Kahlo, which will continue over multiple sessions. They will create their drawing by referencing a photograph of themselves looking into a mirror, showing both their side profile as well as their full face in the reflection. By frequently referring back to the image to assist with proportion, the students will use grey lead pencil to create a realistic drawing, before going over their linework with fine liner and adding colour using watercolour paint. This small-scale drawing will then be encompassed by a handmade frame showcasing bold colours and shapes, reminiscent of Mexican art. Finally, the students will participate in a collaborative whole-school artwork in celebration of Harmony Day.