Start of 2015
We start the year in Art by making meaningful connections. In particular, Year 5 are beginning a unit of inquiry How We Organise Ourselves that examines effective teamwork, considering local, national and global perspectives. Sculptures by the Sea (6 - 23 March) at Cottesloe Beach provides a fantastic example of an effective teamwork organisation for boys to explore firsthand through these lines of inquiry. These concepts will be further embedded with arts learning focusing on the art form of sculpture. Boys will be creating 4D sculptures to share their creativity, acquisition of knowledge and skill development. It provides a wonderful link to our community and gives boys expertise from internationally acclaimed artists.
I would encourage all families to make the time to go down to the beach and have fish and chips or a picnic one evening to share family time, explore the sculptures and take fabulous photos. We may run a photo competition to share all the wonderful, diverse views of the sculptures at a later date.
All parents interested in assisting with the Art Programme through ways outlined in the pamphlet distributed on " Meet the Teacher Evening," are encouraged to either nominate to be part of a class roster through class representatives, or part of a small art committee that will meet weekly.
Year 1 made a bold start mixing colours with paint; Year 2 expressed what they like and don't like through words, pictures and expressive photos; Year 3 are exploring light and nature in celebration of 2015 being International Year of Light; Year 4 analysed "How the Library (not the prince) saved Rapunzel" and looked for visual clues (non verbal communication) in the book's illustrations to understand the messages in the story. I can't wait to have Year 5 next week.
Karen Sabitay
PYP Visual Arts
