Creative arts is mandatory for students from Kindergarten to Year 6.
In creative arts, students discover a variety of art forms through a study of dance, drama, music and visual arts where they learn to appreciate, compose, listen, make and perform.
Each art form has its own unique knowledge and skills, elements or concepts as well as a capacity to inspire and enrich lives.
Music lessons
Now is the time to think about whether your child should learn a musical instrument. Research has shown that learning another language, being physically active and learning to play a musical instrument, all help to improve a child's performance at school.
If you would like your child to learn an instrument at school, the cost of these lessons (except guitar) for this year will be $18 for a 20 minute lesson per week. This is a special price for the school as the normal fee for private lessons is $40 per half hour.
Instruments
Keyboard, Clarinet, Cello, Baritone, Trombone, Violin, Drums, Guitar, Percussion, Saxophone, Trumpet, Flute, Cornet, Tuba, Djembe.
You may use your own instrument or you can hire an instrument from the school.
The Creative and Performing Arts enrich the school experience of students and supports their cognitive, emotional, social, physical and spiritual wellbeing. By offering a variety of extra curricular programs throughout the year it enables us to contribute to the development of the whole child . Research shows that students who are involved in the arts have higher school motivation, engagement in class, self-esteem, and life satisfaction. Studies also show that sport can have a huge impact on a child's psychological and social well-being and teach them extremely valuable life skills including camaraderie, resilience, respect, internal emotional control, self-esteem, patience, dedication, and teamwork.