final weeks of 2025
As we conclude the term and celebrate the end of the school year, students across all year levels have been taking time to reflect on their achievements in Performing Arts and enjoy a sense of accomplishment after a busy and creative semester.

PREP
Weeks 10-11

Our Prep students have been revisiting their concert experience by answering reflection questions, sharing their thoughts, and drawing their favourite moments from their first school performance. They have participated enthusiastically in end-of-year celebrations, showing pride in what they achieved on stage.

Year 1 & 2
Weeks 10-11

Our 1/2 students have also been reflecting on their concert performance, discussing their experiences, growth, and the effort they put into their dance work. They have taken part in end-of-year celebrations with a strong sense of teamwork and confidence gained from performing alongside the Prep cohort.

Year 3 & 4
Weeks 10-11

Our 3/4 students have been completing and viewing their infomercial projects, celebrating both their creativity and their understanding of dramatic elements. Sharing and responding to these performances has been an enjoyable part of their end-of-year activities, allowing them to appreciate the collective progress of their peers.

Year 3 & 4
Weeks 10-11

Our 5/6 students have been finalising written reflections on their monologue and dialogue work, identifying the skills they developed, areas in which they felt successful, and aspects they aim to improve going forward. In addition, Year 6 students have been working diligently to perfect their graduation dance, preparing a memorable performance to mark their final days of primary school.

PREP
Weeks 7-9

Over the final weeks of the term, Prep students demonstrated tremendous growth as they prepared for and presented their first school concert. Their hard work learning dance steps, moving safely, and performing confidently resulted in a wonderful success enjoyed by families and teachers alike. Students showed clear development in rhythm, coordination, and expressive movement, reflecting key Victorian Curriculum aims in exploring and performing dance. Their pride in taking the stage marked a significant milestone in their Performing Arts journey. 

Year 1 & 2
Weeks 7-9

Year 1/2 students continued to refine their choreography and support their Prep peers as they prepared for the combined concert performance. Their dedication during rehearsals and their growing ability to follow and help shape dance sequences contributed to an excellent final showcase. Students demonstrated strong collaboration, creative input, and improved spatial awareness—skills central to the Victorian Curriculum Dance strand. The concert was a resounding success and a highlight for the younger students they helped guide.

Year 3 & 4
Weeks 7-9

Throughout the concluding weeks of the term, Year 3/4 students brought their infomercial projects to completion. They applied dramatic elements with increasing sophistication, refining scripts, rehearsing delivery, and enhancing their work through thoughtful use of green-screen technology. These projects demonstrated their ability to use voice, role, tension, and space to communicate ideas effectively. Their final recordings align strongly with the Victorian Curriculum focus on structuring and presenting drama for specific purposes and audiences. 

Year 5 & 6
Weeks 7-9

In the final weeks, Year 5/6 students completed and performed their monologues, choosing either a live performance or a recorded submission for Showbie. They demonstrated a strong grasp of characterisation, expressive movement, and vocal control as they explored narrative perspective and personal voice. This learning reflects key Victorian Curriculum expectations in creating and presenting polished dramatic works. In addition, Year 6 students have been rehearsing their graduation dance, preparing a celebratory performance that marks the end of their primary years with confidence and pride. 

PREP
Weeks 4-6

Our Prep students have been working diligently to learn and remember the steps for their concert dance. They are practising how to move safely in shared spaces, follow simple sequences, and respond to musical cues while improving control. Students are developing confidence as they revisit key movements each lesson, and they are beginning to recognise how repetition helps strengthen performance skills. 

YEAR 1 & 2
Weeks 4-6

Throughout the past few weeks, Year 1/2 students have been finalising choreography for the school concert and have also been actively contributing their own movement ideas. They are exploring how dance steps can be combined, varied, and performed using different levels and directions. This process has encouraged students to take creative risks, collaborate respectfully, and refine sequences as a group. 

YEAR 3 & 4
Weeks 4-6

Year 3/4 students have transitioned from ensemble warm-ups and dramatic element revision to creating their own group infomercials. They are applying role, tension, contrast, and space to design short persuasive performances that showcase both creativity and clarity. Students have been working collaboratively to script, rehearse, and refine their ideas, with a focus on voice projection, gesture, and audience engagement. 

YEAR 5 & 6
Weeks 4-6

Year 5/6 students have moved from their recent poetry work into exploring monologues as a performance form. They have been learning how to develop character perspective, shape a narrative, and use voice and movement to convey emotion and intention. Students are drafting, rehearsing, and experimenting with delivery techniques as they build confidence performing individually. 

PREP
Weeks 1-3

This term in Performing Arts, Prep students will be preparing a dance and song for the upcoming school concert. They will explore safe movement practices, learn to follow and copy simple dance steps, and begin creating their own movements to music. Through guided activities, students will develop coordination, rhythm, and confidence when performing in front of others. The teachers will be encouraging self-expression, safe participation, and enjoyment through dance and performance.

YEAR 1 & 2
Weeks 1-3

This term, our junior students will be working towards a combined dance and song performance for the school concert. They will explore how movement can show ideas and emotions while learning to use space, levels, and patterns in their choreography. Students will practise following and creating dance sequences and develop resilience by “having a go.” We will be encouraging students to explore movement, express ideas, and perform collaboratively for an audience.

YEAR 3 & 4
Weeks 1-3

This term, our Year 3 & 4 students will be developing small group drama ensembles, revising and applying key dramatic elements such as role, tension, contrast, and space. They will collaborate to create short performances that communicate ideas and emotions, using both scripted and improvised scenes. Students will refine their expressive skills and begin to analyse how performance choices influence meaning. 

YEAR 5 & 6
Weeks 1-3

This term, our senior students will create and rehearse a group ensemble performance, showcasing their understanding of dramatic elements, improvisation, and performance quality. They will focus on audience awareness, stage presence, and refining their expressive techniques to communicate effectively. Grade 6 students will also learn a graduation dance to celebrate their final year of primary school. These experiences will assist with fostering creativity, collaboration, and confidence in performing for an audience. 

Prep
Weeks 4-6

Over the past two weeks, our Foundation students continued their journey into drama by bringing some favourite fairy tales to life on stage. Building on their earlier work with voices, facial expressions, and movement, they explored three classic stories: The Three Little Pigs, Goldilocks and the Three Bears, and Little Red Riding Hood.

 Through these tales, students practised:

• Characterisation – experimenting with how different characters moved and spoke, such as the big, bad wolf’s sneaky voice or Goldilocks’ curious expressions.

• Storytelling through action – using their bodies and facial expressions to show key moments in the stories, from huffing and puffing to knocking on Grandma’s door or tasting porridge.

• Collaboration – working in small groups to retell the stories, taking turns to play different roles, and listening carefully to each other’s ideas.

Year 1 & 2
Weeks 4-6

Over the past few weeks, our Year 1 and 2 students have explored a range of classic and modern stories through drama. They developed their skills in using voice, facial expression, and movement to bring characters and scenes to life. By stepping into the worlds of The Gruffalo, Where the Wild Things Are, Pig the Pug, and We’re Going on a Bear Hunt, students discovered new ways to express emotions and build their performance confidence.

Year 3 & 4
Weeks 4-6

Our Year 3 & 4 students have been working hard in preparation for our dance concert. They have been refining their movement technique and building confidence in timing, rhythm, and expression through repeated rehearsals. They developed stronger spatial awareness by learning to move together as part of a group and adjusting their positioning to suit the choreography. Performance skills were sharpened as students practised rehearsing with energy, expression, and focus, while regular video playbacks gave them opportunities to reflect on their work. These sessions encouraged them to give thoughtful self and peer feedback, which helped them recognise their strengths and areas for growth.

Year 5 & 6
Weeks 4-6

Over the past few weeks, our Year 5 & 6 students have been working hard leading up to our dance concert. They have been rehearsing regularly and have worked hard to stay in time with the music and with each other. They collaborated to build and refine their choreography, making creative decisions as a team and showing great ownership of their work. These rehearsals also encouraged them to consider safe dance practices, ensuring their movements were strong, expressive, and performed with control. Leadership skills were evident as students contributed ideas, supported one another, and took responsibility for shaping the success of their group performance.

Prep
Weeks 1-3

This term in Performing Arts, our Foundation students will be introduced to drama through a range of well-known fairy tales. They will explore how to use their voices, facial expressions, and bodies to become different characters, and act out simple stories in fun and imaginative ways. Through group play and performance, students will practise taking turns, sharing ideas, and working as a team. We’ll also talk about how drama is part of everyday life – in celebrations, storytelling, and performances. It’s a playful and creative way to build confidence and communication skills from the very beginning! 

Year 1 & 2
Weeks 1-3

This term in Performing Arts, our Year 1 and 2 students will explore many classic stories through drama. They will develop skills in using voice, facial expression, and movement to bring characters and scenes to life. By acting out key moments from these beloved tales, students will deepen their understanding of emotions, build confidence performing for others, and practise working collaboratively with their peers. We are excited to see their creativity shine on stage! 

Year 3 & 4
Weeks 1-3

This term in Performing Arts, our Year 3 and 4 students will be exploring dance and choreography as they prepare for our upcoming Year 3–6 Dance Concert. Students will work in groups to develop and perform choreographed routines, focusing on using their bodies safely and expressively. Throughout the unit, they will build on their movement technique, spatial awareness, and performance confidence, while also learning how to give and receive constructive feedback. This unit is a wonderful opportunity for students to express themselves through movement and experience the excitement of preparing for a live performance. 

Year 5 & 6
Weeks 1-3

This term in Performing Arts, our Year 5 and 6 students are working towards a polished group dance performance for our Year 3–6 Dance Concert. Building on their previous experience, they are developing more advanced choreographic skills, refining their movement techniques, and focusing on stage presence and performance quality. Students are also learning to collaborate effectively in groups, make creative decisions, and apply safe dance practices throughout rehearsals. This unit encourages both creativity and leadership as students take greater ownership of their performance pieces, preparing to showcase their work to the school community.

Prep
Weeks 10-11

Our youngest performers have been working tremendously hard this term and have made wonderful progress in their musical development. They concluded the term by exploring how tempo influences the mood or emotional quality of a piece of music, learning to identify and describe its effects. Building on this understanding, students began matching movement to music of varying tempos, engaging in playful and expressive performances with their peers. Their enthusiasm and creativity have been evident as they explored the contrast between fast and slow through both sound and movement. 

YEAR 1 & 2
Weeks 10-11

Our junior performers have been engaging in imaginative music-making by matching a variety of instruments to different sound stories. They have explored how playing techniques can be varied to suit the mood, characters, or actions within each story. In addition to using instruments, students have been using their bodies through clapping, stamping, and other creative movements to produce sounds and rhythms that help bring their musical narratives to life. 

YEAR 3 & 4
Weeks 10-11

Students have been building on their musical skills by arranging group compositions with a focus on structure, repetition, and ensemble performance. In the final weeks of the term, they had the opportunity to celebrate their progress by sharing their work with peers, both through live performances and digitally via Showbie. Students were proud of their efforts and enjoyed showcasing the results of their hard work and collaboration. 

YEAR  5 & 6
Weeks 10-11

Our senior students have now completed the final stage of their Silent Movie projects, having refined their visual storytelling and thoughtfully incorporated Foley effects and music. With their soundtracks carefully designed to enhance audience engagement and reflect the mood and narrative of their stories, students are now enjoying the opportunity to share their finished films. These viewing sessions have allowed them to celebrate one another’s creativity, reflect on the collaborative process, and appreciate the diverse ways in which sound and storytelling come together in silent cinema. 

Prep
Weeks 7-9

Our youngest performers have been developing foundational musical skills through active exploration of percussion instruments such as tambourines, rhythm sticks, maracas, and hand drums. Through engaging and structured activities, they have been learning to play along with a steady beat while also identifying and responding to different tempos, including fast and slow sounds. These early musical experiences are helping students build a sense of rhythm, coordination, and attentive listening in a joyful and supportive environment. 

YEAR 1 & 2
Weeks 7-9

Our junior performers have been developing their understanding of pitch by identifying high and low sounds in a variety of musical pieces. They have explored this concept through both vocal work and instrumental play, experimenting with sounds at different pitch levels. Students have composed simple melodic patterns that incorporate a range of pitches, and have proudly shared their musical creations with their peers. 

YEAR 3 & 4
Weeks 7-9

Our Year 3 and 4 students have been enthusiastically engaging in hands-on music-making as they explore and express key musical elements, including pitch, rhythm, dynamics, and tempo. Using buckets and drumsticks as percussion instruments, students have been developing their understanding of how these elements work together to create musical patterns. Through guided activities and collaborative performances, they have composed rhythmic sequences and confidently shared their creations with the class. 

YEAR 5 & 6
Weeks 7-9

Our senior students have now entered the final stage of their Silent Movie projects: the editing phase. Each group has been working diligently to refine their visual storytelling while incorporating Foley effects and music. Their primary focus has been on selecting and adding sound elements that not only enhance audience engagement but also align with the mood and narrative of their story. 

Prep
Weeks 4-6

Our youngest performers have been busy playing along to classical music, learning a variety of songs and rhythms. They have been playing percussion instruments including the tambourine, rhythm sticks, maracas and hand drums. Using the instruments, the students have worked towards playing to the beat and identifying different tempos in music. They have also been classifying sounds into high and low pitches and loud and soft sounds.

YEAR 1 & 2
Weeks 4-6

Over the last few weeks, our Year 1 & 2 students have been exploring rhythm, pitch, dynamics, and expression using both melodic and non-melodic percussion instruments, including xylophones, drums, tambourines, and rhythm sticks. They have been learning basic musical notation and creating rhythm patterns, which they presented to the class through movement and instrumental performances.

YEAR 3 & 4
Weeks 4-6

Our middle years students have been working hard over the past few weeks, engaging in a variety of musical activities, including listening to atmospheric music and using vocal sound effects to evoke a mysterious environment. They have been using everyday items such as cups, buckets, and tubs, along with traditional instruments like boomwhackers, to learn and perform a range of modern songs.

YEAR 5 & 6
Weeks 4-6

Over the past few weeks, our senior students have been creating a silent movie, using acting and expressive skills to tell a visual story. They have also enhanced their films by adding sound effects and music to create atmosphere and engage the audience. Students have been exploring how everyday objects such as buckets, tubs, and other household items can be used to produce interesting and creative sound effects.

Prep
Weeks 1-3

Our youngest performers have been buzzing- like a bee that is! Listening to the likes of Jacques Offenbach, Camille Saint-Saens and Gioachino Rossini, our Prep students have been matching animal movements to different pieces of classical music. They have been working hard to keep in time and follow the beat. 

Year 1 & 2
Weeks 1-3

Stamp, stamp, clap-clap-clap, stamp stamp, clap-clap-clap! Our Year 1 & 2 students have been listening to music from all around the world, including some places like Russia, Hungary and Turkey. They have been learning to count the beat in a piece of music and have been working hard to stay in time and match basic dance steps to each part of the musical piece. 

Year 3 & 4
Weeks 1-3

Our middle years students have been learning to follow basic percussion using both their bodies, the environment and cups- yes, cups!. They have worked hard learning different arrangements as a class and performing these in front of their peers. 

Year 5 & 6
Weeks 1-3

Our senior performers have been learning about the world of Silent Films. They have been exposed to a range of classics and more modern interpretations. Students have been collaborating with their peers to create their short film, using sound effects and classical music to enhance their performances. They are currently in the creation stage, developing the storyline and characters. 

Prep
Weeks 7-9

🎶"In joyful strains then let us sing, Advance Australia fair " 🎶 On top of movement and focused dance activities, our Prep students have been learning the words of the Australian National Anthem, Advance Australia Fair. This song is performed at the assembly each fortnight and our youngest performers have been learning to recall the words as well as discussing the meaning behind them.

"We have to stand tall to be nice and sing really loud" Prep A

Year 1 & 2
Weeks 7-9

They say life is a balancing act, but for puppets, it’s all about the strings! ... I didn’t mean to string you along with this joke!😜
Our junior performers have been working hard choosing a theme, creating a storyline and delivering the voices of their chosen puppets. It has been extremely entertaining and enjoyable to watch. More videos to come...

"I liked  Zayyan's group because they used funny voices and the puppets were being really silly in the story" Year2B

Year 3 & 4
Weeks 7-9

Our middle years students have been finalising their group tasks over the last few weeks. They have learnt to collaborate with students in the class to present their information using a variety of platforms. Students have delved into different countries, choosing a song and analysing the use of certain instruments and lyrics. We have been impressed with the creativity and delivery of these presentations. 

"I found it really interesting learning about my own country Turkey and where my parents are from. I like the music and it was good to share with my friends" Year 4F

Year 5 & 6
Weeks 7-9

Our senior students have worked very hard on their research projects, focusing on the traditional music and dance of their chosen countries. They have presented their findings using a range of platforms and have shown confidence in analysing the composers choices in certain lyrics and the use of particular instruments. Students have looked at the themes and expressed the connections between modern and traditional music.  

"It was tricky picking one song to research, but it was nice to find out more about the composer and lyrics when we finally made a decision" Year 6E

Prep
Weeks 4-6

Our youngest performers have been working hard to identify and demonstrate different emotions using their bodies and voices. We have made connections to the Zones of Regulation used in all classrooms so that students become more aware and confident in identifying how they themselves and those around them are feeling. 

Year 1 & 2
Weeks 4-6

Our junior performers have delved into the world of puppetry. Using common themes and messages found in well-known stories, students have used these as a basis for their own performance. They have enjoyed naming their puppets and giving them a voice.

Year 3 & 4
Weeks 4-6

Our middle years students have been working towards a group project that requires them to find out more about a particular artist and a song. They are looking into the instruments used in their chosen song and the connections to their country's traditions. 

Year 5 & 6
Weeks 4-6

Our senior students have begun researching a country of choice, focusing on its traditional music and dance. They have been working in a group to identify key facts about the composer, music and lyrics.

YEAR 1 & 2
Weeks 1-3

We have been looking at different types of energy and movement. We have made links to how our bodies move and different feelings such as 'Danger', 'Happy' and 'Floppy'

YEAR 3 & 4
Weeks 1-3

This week the year 3/4 students have been exploring dances from other countries. We have learnt the Haka and discussed how it is different for girls and boys

Zipporah ~ gentle

Jedi ~ strong

 4E ~ Kamate can look like a dance for the women. The men are flexing and showing off

YEAR 5 & 6
Weeks 1-3

We have been looking at the different skills each of the areas of drama, dance and music can teach us. We have made posters and videos highlighting the benefits of each area. In drama, we have also been using persuasive language and improvisation to sell different products in a 'Shark Tank style activity.