Specialists education is a fundamental part of our school's program and culture. Every week, your child will have one day where they will engage in their 50 minute learning sessions with the following Specialist class curriculum programs.

"The arts enable students to develop their creative and expressive capacities by learning about the different practices, disciplines and traditions that have shaped the expression of culture locally, nationally and globally."

Visual Art

Visual Art in the Foundation year is about exploring and exposure to as many mediums as possible. Throughout the year we cover The Elements of Art, Drawing, Collage, Painting, Modelling, Construction, Printmaking and Textiles. We aim to allow the students to utilise many different utensils in order to enjoy a variety of art. Sometimes we cover the mediums by looking at well known painters, both Australian and international, from the past and present.

If Covid normal allows, we welcome parents to occasionally assist in the classroom, especially when there are tricky skills to learn like stitching. At the beginning of the year all students will receive a Visual Art diary. This diary is stored in the art room and used until the end of Year 6. This is where we plan, design, reflect and explore.

You will need to provide a smock at the beginning of the year. This is to be given to the classroom teacher who will store it in a basket. These are returned at the end of the year for washing and checking to see they still fit! They are available for purchase from PSW, Kmart, Target, Big W etc. Alternatively, you can use an old shirt, as long as it has long sleeves. Please ensure these are named.

The 2021 Visual Arts teacher is Nadine King. Nadine has taught at Eastwood for 14 years and her daughters also attended EPS when they were younger.

Performing Arts at Eastwood

Foundation students at Eastwood have 50 minutes of Performing Arts each week. Their learning consists of the three domains of Music, Drama and Dance and Students experience a variety of activities across the school year. As well as our expansive Performing Arts space, Foundation Students have access to a variety of classroom instruments and resources.

Eastwood produces a school Production for students in Foundation and Junior year students Bi-annually. The production is staged in a professional theatre and parent helpers are always sought for costume and prop making and assistance to contribute to the success of the evening.

Music tuition is available at school through the private music company Wonnies - more information can be found on this at the school office. Please note: It is recommended that students commencing Foundation wait until at least Term 2, or longer to settle into routines before committing to learning an instrument.

Auslan

Auslan stands for Australian Sign Language. Signed languages have their own grammar and vocabulary which are not based on the spoken language. All students in all levels will be learning Auslan structure, various topical signs such as family, colours, numbers, social events, etc. Deaf culture and Deaf History.

Every Monday afternoon we have assemblies which are interpreted for deaf facility students, all students and teachers sign the Australian National Anthem.

Physical Education at Eastwood Primary School

At Eastwood Primary School we teach the students Fundamental Motor Skills of catching, throwing, kicking and striking through fun minor games and skills and drills. We also teach how to understand the movement of their body through Gymnastic skills and activities. This is different to PMP, and covers a wider curriculum.