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CREATiVE arts
CREATiVE arts
At Neutral Bay, we recognise that children may have many cultural and artistic abilities that can be developed both inside and outside the classroom. Students have opportunities to discover a variety of art forms through a study of dance, drama, music and visual arts where they learn to appreciate, make and perform.
Visual Art Challenges
Visual Art Challenges
Visual Arts lessons encourage students to develop an interest in and enjoyment of investigating the world through the ideas, styles and contexts of artists and their work using a wide range of media, forms and styles. They develop skills in creating, critically developing ideas and artworks and reflecting on what they do.
Here are a selection of examples of challenges completed in 2021 by Opportunity Class students during the learning at home period.
MUSIC
MUSIC
Class-based music programs are taught by specialist Music teachers and include instruction in dance, singing and percussion.
Students from Grade 3 and above can participate in one of three bands— Junior, Senior and Concert. Each is graded to allow musicians to work together at the appropriate level of performance, allowing for differing levels of experience and competence.
Students can be involved in music through string ensembles, Junior, Senior and Bay Choirs, and private instrument lessons. In addition, the school hosts a co-curricular Glee Club.
Our strong tradition in music is reflected in our school assemblies, concerts and annual participation in district and state performances.
student reflections
student reflections
What is your favourite part of the day in our class?
"Drama. I love drama because it lets me show my imagination. It allows me to showcase my leadership skills and my acting skills. I also find it a great way to get to know people. You should do this as a first lesson because it helps to make friendship bonds."
"My favourite part of the day is art, as it is free and there is no right or wrong. It gives me a chance to write my feelings down, not in words but using colour and shapes."
"My favourite part of the day is drama. I like it because you just get to have fun making plays with all our ideas. Also, because many of our plays have been funny, making it more enjoyable."
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