PT made this soundscape of thoughts in response to the Gruffalo’s Child story by Julia Donaldson.
The Gruffolo's Child from Berwick Lodge Primary School on Vimeo.
Welcome back to Term 4…
• Prep: Students will explore musical dynamics (loud, soft, fast, slow) by responding to music through singing, playing and movement. The prep students will be learning a variety of songs, some with a festive theme to be performed at the end of year celebration.
• Grade 1 and 2: Students will be learning about ascending (stepping up) and descending (stepping down) melodic patterns through singing and playing tuned instruments. They will also be preparing a collection of song which will be performed to parents.
Grade 3-6: Students will be preparing a scripted group performance to showcase their skills to their peers. They will self-assess this against student generated criteria and be able to identify their strengths and next steps. All students will develop their singing skills through preparing a class song, which will be performed to the school community.
• Grade 6: Students will be preparing a graduation song.
Extra-Curricular opportunities within Performing Arts
• Choir – students from Grades 3-6 will continue to develop their repertoire of songs to sing and perform.
• Zance – the whole school community will continue to engage in weekly dance-based huff and puff sessions on Mondays and Wednesdays.
Welcome back to Term 3!!
Curriculum Update – Performing Arts.
• Prep: Students will combine song and story to explore the stories of the Gruffalo and We’re going on a Bear Hunt.
• Grade 1 and 2: Students are exploring performance poetry using their voice, dramatic tools and percussion instruments.
Grade 3 and 4: Students will be developing performance skills through the exploration of poems, plays and storytelling.
• Grade 5 and 6: Students will develop skills in performance and speech through examining a variety of rhymes and raps.
Extra-Curricular opportunities within Performing Arts
• Wakakirri – 80 students from Grades 4-6 students will perform their story dance in Franskton Arts Centre on August 4th.
• State School Spectacular – selected students from Grades 4-6 will perform in the mass choir during two concerts the Hisense Area on September 12th.
• Choir – students from Grades 3-6 will continue to develop their repertoire of songs to sing.
• Zance – the whole school community will continue to engage in weekly dance-based huff and puff sessions on Mondays and Wednesdays.
Welcome back to Term 2. During this term we are concentrating on music, in particular rhythm and beat.
• Prep: Students are learning at how to respond and play to the beat of the music and also identify high and low sounds.
• Grade 1 and 2: Students are learning new songs to sing and developing their ability to play simple rhythm patterns. They are also learning to tell the difference between beat and rhythm.
• Grade 3 and 4: Students are learning to read annotated rhythm patterns and play in time to the music.
• Grade 5 and 6: Students are exploring different musical styles including Funk, Calypso, Hoedown and Boogie Woogie. They are developing a ‘feel’ for each style and also learning to play arrangements and different syncopated rhythm patterns.
Throughout Term 1 all classes focussed on developing basic drama skills. The students did a fantastic job.
My first term at Berwick Lodge has been a quick and exciting one, but I have had a lot of fun getting to know the students and the amazing skills they have.
Preps have spent the term learning new terminology and skills related to sound, rhythm and movement. They have learned new drama games and even been making up their own music using percussion instruments.
Grade 1 &2 have been developing their skills in music, I have seen some great talent in our percussion circles. We have also been learning new drama games where we had the chance to work in teams while improving our spacial awareness and movement skills.
Grade 3 & 4 have been traveling around the world learning about different types of theatre. We have gone from Greece to Japan and 1500 years into the past. Each week we explored a new type of theatre and used a legend from the country to inspire a short play. We have improved our confidence by performing in front of the class and we are getting better and better at communicating within our groups.
Grade 5 & 6 are the kings and queens of improvisation. We have spent the term drawing inspiration from things such as videos, pictures, songs and objects to build performances. We have also been reflecting on the process using video recording, voice recordings and prezi. Some classes even got the chance to master the ‘Thank God you’re Here’ Improvisation game.
I can’t wait to get into term 2 with Wakakirri and a whole lot of fun on the cards.