Specialist Program
Physical Education
Physical Education is taught for 1 hour every week
Classroom teachers are encouraged to take their students outside for additional games and physical activities when possible
Physical Education is planned for with a clear focus in mind
Units of work are designed to start with simple tasks and progress student skill levels by providing stimulating and challenging activities
The school's Physical Education curriculum is designed to develop students fundamental motor skills in early years (P-2) and progress these skills into sports specific skills in years 3-6
Physical Education aims to be enjoyable for all students and non-confronting games and activities are used
The Physical Education program incorporates a range of sports and activities to develop students skills
A wide range of equipment is used in a variety of settings including outside on the schools oval and inside in the gymnasium
Students in years 3-6 have the opportunity to participate in a range of interschool sports and competitions including swimming, athletics and lightning premiership events
Assessment of all students is undertaken regularly and is used to monitor student improvements
The ultimate goal of Physical Education is to prepare students for a 'lifetime of physical activity'
Students are encouraged to participate in physical activity outside of school hours
Music
We learn to listen to the beat, rhythm and tune in music
We use voice as our main instrument, and we practice "in tune singing"
We learn to read and write music
We use French time names (ta and te te) to describe rhythm
We use solfa names (doh, re, me) and hand signs to describe tune
We learn to play musical instruments in small and large groups
We use tuned instruments such as marimba, recorders and, ukuleles
We use untuned percussion such as drums, tambourines and shakers
We use our skills to read, write and perform our own compositions
We learn drama and dance skills, which we use in performances
We use Musical Futures methods to play and learn popular music
We use "rock band" instruments such as drum kit, bass and guitar in upper grades
We learn to use our listening skills and musical experience to make informed decisions in music.
Art
We learn Visual Art skills in grades Prep to Six
We learn to use a wide range of materials in our artwork
We use drawing, painting, sculpture, textiles and other techniques to express our ideas in creative ways
We have a sequential skills based visual art program at Lara Lake Primary School
We have specialist Visual Arts lessons in a purpose built Art room
We have classroom based art which enhances our theme based work
We have vibrant displays of our Art work around the school, including a fabulous student/teacher created wall mosaic featuring Lara's wonderful bird life, at the front of the school