CP4192 ANNUAL REPORT 2016_lowres_final

2016 Campbell Primary School Annual Report
PERFORMING ARTS
(MUSIC AND DANCE)
2016 saw the re-introduction of Dance as a
learning area taught by a specialist teacher.
A new model of teaching the Arts across the
school was implemented and involved students
from Year 3-6 having access to one semester of
Music and one semester of Dance. This enabled
a large number of students exposure to both
production (Visual Arts) and performance
(Dance and Music) learning areas.
MUSIC
Students from PP to Year 6 participated in
music lessons where they engage in a variety
of activities that range from singing, playing a
range of instruments, reading music, composing
using a range of technologies, learning about
different musical styles and genres and
reflecting on their musical experiences.
Once a again a large choral program was run
with the Senior Choir open to all students from
Year 4 to 6.
At Campbell PS the focus in music is on giving
our children the opportunity to experience
Music as a tool of communication, as a
reflection of their culture and as method of
expression that they can continue all their lives.
The school is also involved in the Instrumental
Music Schools Services (IMSS) program
and has tuition available in Flute, Clarinet,
Trumpet, Low Brass, Percussion and Classical
Guitar. As students become proficient on their
instruments they were able to join the:
Year 5 Band Senior Band
Contemporary Rock Band
Highlights for 2016:
ANZAC Day ceremony and performance by
the school choir;
Evening Musical Recital;
Performances at assemblies;
School Ensembles evening concerts;
Performances at the Evening on the Green by
Year 5 and Year 6 band and the Rock Band.
DANCE
Students in Dance lessons engaged with the
Choreography Process, an inquiry model of
learning that reflects current SCSA guidelines
of using the Creative Process. Students explore,
plan, choreograph, perform and reflect upon
their dances that clearly communicate an idea,
story or theme to the audience. To support
the Reading focus across the school in 2016,
students used a variety of text and picture
books to explore narrative, characterisation and
imagery through Dance.
Highlights for 2016:
In addition to Dance as a learning area, 5
extension groups were offered to students.
Year 1 Dance Club was conducted in term
one to engage students with Dance in
a fun, non-threatening environment. The
lunchtime sessions gave students an
alternative area to spend their lunchtime
and provided opportunity for them to
improve fitness and gross motor
coordination.
Students from Year 4-7 were invited to
join one of 4 dance troupes as interest
groups ensuring access to any student
wanting to be involved. Troupes for Year 4-6
and boys were held before school and at
lunchtimes and enabled students to
choreograph group routines with the
purpose of performance. All Dance Troupes
performed exceptionally well at the
Campbell Arts Evening on the Green
performance in Term 4 much to the delight
of the Campbell community.
The Year 6 Girls Dance Troupe completed
entry and exit surveys to gain an
understanding of students’ beliefs and
engagement with Dance both as a troupe
and as a learning area at Campbell PS.
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