What’s Happening in Performing Arts in Term 2 2026

FOUNDATION:

In Performing Arts lessons throughout Term Two, Foundation students will be introduced to the topic of Dance. They will explore why we dance, with a focus on the importance of dance for health and fitness. Students will also learn about different dance cultures and practices, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander dance and its role in community. They will discover a range of dance styles and types by exploring what they like about different types of dances and why. Students will focus on animals found on farms, creating dance moves and routines based on their chosen animals, and perform to express ideas with music.

GRADE 1 & 2:

In Performing Arts lessons throughout Term Two, Year 1 and Year 2 students will focus on the topic of Music. They will explore the elements of music and develop a strong understanding of singing and songs. This will include exploring different genres of music and songs from around the world, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander music. They will explore how to play instruments and will be assessed on listening and creating steady beats.

GRADE 3 & 4:

In Performing Arts lessons throughout Term Two, Year 3 and Year 4 students will focus on the topic of Music. They will further develop their skills with instruments and create sounds and beats. Students will explore their knowledge and understanding of different eras of music, as well as the importance of storytelling in music. This will be linked with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander ways of creating music and sounds, connecting them to story creation. Students will be placed into groups and create a 4-beat rhythm using body percussion and instruments.

GRADE 5:

In Term 4, Year 5 students will learn about the Performing Arts subject of Media Arts. They will develop and explore their understanding of the diversity of Media Arts. Through this, they will plan and pitch creative and unique podcast ideas. Throughout the term, they will produce their own podcasts about a chosen subject and record them. They will also explore what makes effective collaboration through planning and pitching ideas to each other.

GRADE 6:

Year 6:
This term, Year 6 students will develop their knowledge of the Performing Arts subject of Media Arts. They will learn about the breadth and importance of Media Arts and how to use it for persuasion and promotion. From this, they will create a persuasive promotional video explaining why children their age should attend Westmeadows Primary School. This will provide opportunities to learn about the editing process, camera angles, and filming techniques.