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This past week has seen more evidence of the school community drawing closer, as we prepare for the spectacular production of The Lion King. There is little doubt that no other activity relies on the wholehearted support of so many than does a large production such as this. It is a real pulling together of diverse talents and interests, and also a reliance on the willing involvement of so many people.
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Over the past few months, we have seen this express itself in a variety of ways, from conversations between parents and teachers, to support on the side of the sports fields, to the appreciative audiences at the numerous Music Studio Recitals. It really has been wonderful to see the Reddam House Primary School community flourishing all for the benefit of the students who are at the heart of the school.
One article captures the importance of community in this way “A community teaches children that they don’t live or learn in a vacuum. Their actions have an impact on the people around them, and they have peers going through the same stage of life that they are. It helps to teach kids that there are different roles and specialties they might like to try when they’re older, and that they have a circle of people around who all want them to succeed.”
It has been really special to watch the interactions between the students and their peers this term, as well as those between the students and their teachers. While no relationship is without its potential complications, it has been heartening to sense an overwhelming respect for each other and an excitement of being part of an energised, optimistic whole.
Dear Parents and Caregivers,
IN THIS ISSUE: • News from the Classroom • Birthdays • Student Achievements
Costumes have to be meticulously fitted, make up put on, and lines practised. No doubt many of the show’s well known songs are also belted out in many homes across the city! Then there is the excitement as the moment draws closer for the curtain to go up, and for the first steps to be taken onto the stage. And finally for the cast and crew to relish the applause once the show is over. All of this perfectly epitomises what it is like to be part of community.
There is a well known African proverb that says that “It takes a village to raise a child.” A sense of community and of belonging to something larger than themselves is critical for all children, especially so they can feel nurtured and affirmed. It is a real privilege for us at Reddam House to be part of that larger community, as we walk alongside the students and their families in their unique, exciting journeys.
Adelaide Hall was filled on Monday evening with supporters and students eager to hear our Reddam Idol finalists and find out who would be recognised as this year's Idol. Our adjudicator was former Reddam House teacher and renowned performer and composer Laura Murphy, who awarded the Gold medal to Janie Kogan, singing Girl on Fire. The Audience Choice Award was the highlight of the evening, with supporters voting on their devices, and the Gold medal in this category went to Millie Price, for her performance of Glory of Love. All of the finalists delivered outstanding and vocally mature performances, and we congratulate them all: Siya Day, Angelique Hertz-Dyon, Harriet Bakes, Elise Allen, Emma Watts and Romany Hoskins. Congratulations also to the Year 5 6 A Cappella students for their exciting performance of California Dreamin', to the Year 6 Music Portfolio students who assisted and acted as ushers, and to Year 6 Senator Brayden Chen for hosting so Congratulationsprofessionally.
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Then, several of our Year 2 girls, Sophie Corbett, Ivy Zagora, Mila McDonald, Annelise Sergides and Aanya Gray, play football with Goal Academy. They play their mini matches on Saturday afternoons, which are clearly enjoyable, as is evidenced from last weekend’s
on Monday and Tuesday, Joshua Tancred, from Year 6, attended the Primary CIS Cricket Trials. Over 70 boys across the state attended the trials, held at Kings School. Joshua did well with the bat and ball on the first day, and was invited back to the final group of 24 on Tuesday for a final selection trial. Josh had the experience of playing on turf wickets with some of the best talent across the Primary CIS association an awesome experience at this stage of his Cricketing journey. Well done on your efforts, Joshua, and we wish you the best of luck this season.
to Gisele Green, who competed in the NSW Gymnastics State Championship on Sunday 28 August. She competed as an individual on bars floor beam and vault. Gisele came 3rd on beam, 4th on floor and 9th overall in her level. Then, last weekend, she competed for her club, Eastern Gymnastics Academy, at the NSW Clubs State Championships. The team finished 2nd overall, with a podium finish in all 4 apparatus. The team now moves onto the National Clubs Championships on the Gold Coast later this month, for which we wish Gisele everything of the best.
On Wednesday the Year 2s had an enjoyable time exploring the Walkabout Wildlife Sanctuary, where they got up close and personal with the animals. It heightened our students’ awareness of the necessity to make the most of and preserve our natural heritage.
Next week, in addition to the school production, some of our top athletes will compete in the CIS Athletics Carnival. We wish them much enjoyment and success, as they show off their Enjoytalents.yourweekend!
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Well done to our Year 3 netball team who wrapped up their season with a big win over the weekend. Our youngest netballers have played with such enthusiasm over the course of the year and as a result have improved tremendously. Congratulations, girls, on such a successful season we are all very proud of you.
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The anticipatory mood in the school was certainly heightened with the fundraiser for Oz Harvest on Monday, as well as the Reddam Idol competition, which did not disappoint. The enthusiastic audience cheered on our talented students, all of whom did exceptionally well in their performances.
Our Reddam 12 Netball team has qualified for the Grand Final this weekend after an exciting match up against Coogee in the semi finals. The girls played outstandingly and overcame the number one team in the competition by three points. We wish them the very best of luck for the grand final this weekend.
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Un14s Reddam Mavericks v Newtown Gorillas 2:40pm Perry Ct 2
Un14s Reddam Sparks v All Blacks 12:10pm Comets Ct 2
Un16s Reddam Warriors v Maccabi Kings 1:30pm Ct 1
Un12s Reddam Bucks v Newtown Hornets 1pm Perry Ct 3
Un16s Reddam Jazz v Newtown Elefants 4:15pm Perry Ct 2 Boys MPCYC
Un18s Reddam Heat v Newtown Giants 2:15pm Ct 3
Un14s Reddam Timberwolves v BYE
Un14s Reddam Nuggets v All Blacks 1:50pm Comets Ct 1
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Un16s Reddam Rockets v White Eagles 16A 1pm Perry Ct 2
Comets Competition Friday 16th September
Un14s Reddam Pistons v Newtown Lions 4:20pm Comets Ct 2
Reddam Heat v Newtown Giants 2:15pm Ct 3
Reddam 1st V v Reddam Suns 5pm Ct 1 Perry Park Courts & Comets Stadium Saturday
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Un16s Reddam Nets v Inner City Wolves 3:45pm Ct
Un10s Reddam Lakers v Sydney HoopStars Copperheads 8:50am Perry Ct 2
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Un14s Reddam Timberwolves v BYE
Un12s Reddam Bucks v Newtown Hornets 1pm Perry Ct 3
Un14s Reddam Sparks v All Blacks 12:10pm Comets Ct 2
Un16s Reddam Knicks v SGHS Cherry Pie 5pm Ct
SPORT FIXTURES
Reddam Suns v Reddam 1st V 5pm Ct 1
Un14s Reddam Bulls v Inner City Magic 12:10pm Perry Ct 4
Un18s Reddam 1st V v Newtown Knights 7:30pm Ct 2
Un16s Reddam Rockets v White Eagles
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Un16s Reddam Warriors v Maccabi Kings 1:30pm Ct 1
Un16s Reddam Nets v Inner City Wolves 3:45pm Ct 1
Un18s Reddam Grizzlies v Newtown Vipers 3pm Ct 1 Netball – Grand Final Reddam 12 v TBA
Un 14s Reddam Mystics v Inner City Magic 10:30am Perry Ct 3 Boys Alexandria
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Un16s Reddam Jazz v Newtown Elefants 4:15pm Perry Ct 2 Boys MPCYC
Un12s Reddam Storm v KHY Astronauts 8:50am Perry Ct 4
Un12s Reddam Raptors v Newtown Power 1:50pm Perry Ct 3
Un18s Reddam Grizzlies v Newtown Vipers 3pm Ct 1
Un14s Reddam Bulls v Inner City Magic 12:10pm Perry Ct 4
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Un10s Reddam Lakers v Sydney HoopStars Copperheads 8:50am Perry Ct 2
Un14s Reddam Nuggets v All Blacks 1:50pm Comets Ct 1
Un14s Reddam Cavaliers v Newtown Swans 11:20am Perry Ct 4
Reddam Suns v Reddam 1st V 5pm Ct
Perry Park Courts & Comets Stadium Saturday 17th
Un12s Reddam Storm v KHY Astronauts 8:50am Perry Ct 4
Un14s Reddam Pistons v Newtown Lions 4:20pm Comets Ct 2
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Sports Fixtures 17th September
Un16s Reddam Knicks v SGHS Cherry Pie 5pm Ct
Un18s Reddam 1st V v Reddam Suns 5pm Ct 1
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Un16s Reddam Rockets v White Eagles 16B 5
Un14s Reddam Cavaliers v Inner City Magic 9:40am Perry Ct 4
Un12s Reddam Bucks v Newtown Power 12 2
Reddam Storm v Sydney HoopStars Panthers 12 16
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Reddam Storm v Sydney HoopStars Panthers 8am Perry Ct 4
Comets Competition Friday 9th September
Un14s Reddam Pistons v Newtown Swans 10
Un14s Reddam Cavaliers v Inner City Magic 13
Un18s Reddam Heat v Pagewood Meerkats 19
Un16s Reddam Knicks v SGHS Apple Pie 5:45pm Ct 2
Un14s Reddam Sparks v BYE
Un14s Reddam Pistons v Newtown Swans 12:10pm Perry Ct 4
Un14s Reddam Bulls v Sydney HoopStars Kingsnakes 18 9
Un18s Reddam Suns v SGHS Inflation 5pm Ct 1
Un16s Reddam Rockets v White Eagles 16B 2:40pm Perry Ct 4
Un16s Reddam Warriors v MPB 41 38
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Reddam 12 v Coogee 20 17
Un12s Reddam Raptors v Newtown Bears 2:40pm Perry Ct 3
Netball Saturday Heffron Park Netball Courts
Un14s Reddam Timberwolves v KHY Astronauts 6 48
SPORT RESULTS
Reddam Lakers v Sydney HoopStars Boas 14 9
Reddam Mavericks v Accelerate Warriors Orange 27 25
Un16s Reddam Nets v Accelerate Warriors Admirals 43 47
Reddam 4 v Rose Bay 21 26
Un14s Reddam Nuggets v Inner City Lightning 2:40pm Comets Ct 1
Un12s Reddam Bucks v Newtown Power 1pm Perry Ct 3
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Comets Competition Friday 9th September
Un14s Reddam Hawks v BYE
Un18s Reddam 1st V v Newtown Newts 5pm Ct
Un10s Reddam Lakers v Sydney HoopStars Boas 8:50am Perry Ct 2
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Un14s Reddam Bulls v Sydney HoopStars Kingsnakes 11:20am Perry Ct 4
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Sporting results 10th September 2022
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Reddam 14 v The Juniors 19 0
Would like to wish a very happy birthday to Aaron Grusd, Alexis Mullins, Devan Hemachandra, Romi Gor, Aanya Gray, Benjamin Hunyor, Jaden Jebamoney, Max Walker, Coby Shandler, Ethan Song and Archie Witchell Who celebrated their special day this week and over the weekend
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Principal Honour Awards
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Reddam House Would like to congratulate the following students on their Principal and Principal Honour Awards. Principal Awards recipients: Wyatt Fong, Marco Ip, Frederick Liu, Amelia Platkov, Jayden Thompson, Brenton Ma, Raphael Feng and Geoffrey Wang
Principal Honours Awards recipients: Aliya Rodger, Anton Popoff, Evie Hayward, Kai Flekser, Elise Allen and Mark Bradburn
Principal & Principal Honour Awards
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Reddam House Would like to congratulate the following students on their Principal and Principal Honour Awards.
Our PDH lessons were all about the people we call in an emergency. We looked at the different jobs within the Police Force, Fire Fighters and what happens when we call the Paramedics and at their very important role within our society.
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Our Topic lessons were SO exciting! We planned our rocket ship by drawing a draft image of our ideal finished product, then we built our rocket ships using all the recycled materials we collected throughout the term. The Kindergarten classes then shared their creations with each other and reflected on what materials were used and what was successful.
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Wow, it was another busy week in Kindergarten! The teachers cannot believe it is Week 8 already! Time flies when you’re having fun! This week it was all about planning, creating, and reflecting on our rocket ships!
In our literacy lessons we started to introduce the ‘sh’ digraph. We had so much fun brainstorming words which contain the ‘sh’ sound and using these words in sentences. We continued working on our capital letters throughout our handwriting lesson and focused on imagery and symbolism within our shared reading text.
Throughout Mathematics this week we focused on the concept of ‘Mass’. We started off with hefting different objects and comparing the weight in our hands. Then we moved onto using the scales to see what is heavier, lighter, and equal.
YEAR 1
In Maths the students enjoyed exploring the language of position. We were kept busy flipping, sliding, and rotating 2D shapes to see whether the shapes looked any different from the starting point. The concept of position was then transferred to finding co ordinates on maps.
In English this week we read a number of traditional tales and strengthened our comprehension skills by examining the characters, setting and moral within them. The students decided that reading the text twice and highlighting key words and phrases helped them to answer both the literal and inferential questions. We also fine tuned handwriting skills by remembering the starting point when forming letters and the all important finger spaces between each word.
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In Geography and History, we were amazed by some incredible 3D shelter presentations. Noah McQuarrie made a Mongolian yurt, Veronica made a bird’s nest and Archie Witchell created a mud hut. The students described the different features of the shelter, the environment in which it would be found, as well as the process behind making it.
In PDH we discussed the importance of saying safe in and around water. We created informative posters which focussed on the importance of swimming between flags on patrolled beaches, always having an adult nearby and following rules at pools.
Another busy and successful week in Year 1!
Zac Choroomi: I learned that you can eat termites!
This week, Year 2 were excited to visit Walkabout Wildlife Sanctuary. We ate some bush tucker, including native hibiscus which tasted like green apple skin and termites which tasted like pepper. There were lots of animals roaming about. We saw emus, wallabies, Tasmanian devils, echidnas, peacocks, Guinea pigs, koalas, peahens and meerkats. Did you know that a meerkat family always has a watchman standing high and will alert the family to any dangers?
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James Lowenstein: I thought it was interesting that there are different types of boomerangs that do different jobs.
Yvaine Chen: I loved throwing the boomerang because it flew so high.
YEAR 2
When we were eating lunch, we also had to be alert. There were emus that kept trying to steal our lunches! Then we washed our hands with bush soap using a folded up leaf with water. We rubbed it in our hands until it soaked up. Finally, we painted our faces with ochre and learned to throw boomerangs. We had a magnificent day.
Arabella Walter: My favourite part was making the bush soap.
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After gaining all of this newly found knowledge, students rolled up their sleeves, let the creative juices flow and designed posters that informed people of the importance of these six legged, two antennae, compound eye friends! The activity culminated in an enthusiastic oral presentation, as we practised our public speaking skills while declaring the importance of all
In class discussions, students learnt that insects are not just pests, although we have decided that life without the pesky mosquito may be a little easier! We conceded, though, that mosquitoes, like other insects, are critical to the existence of the world as we know it, whether it is through pollinating plants, controlling populations of agricultural pests, or helping with the decomposition of animal waste. Additionally, students found out that without insects we would not have the fruit and vegetables that are crucial to a healthy diet.
As a celebration of these wonderful insects, we created our own little indigenous insect hotel out of paper straws. Students were hoping to see the likes of different types of bees in their hotels, each bee leaving a signature finish on their homes. A Resin Bee creates a resin front door, a Leaf Cutter Bee makes a rolled up leaf front door, and a Teddy Bear Bee has its own fur
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to providing some insect homes, Year 3 was interested to find out that Australian, native bees can also be found in most of the country’s diverse habitats. Many students were impressed to discover that multitudes of these creatures teem through the carpets of flowers in our heathlands and swarm around the blossoms at the tops of oozing gum trees. Some species even burrow into the hot desert sands, while others nest inside straggly trees near isolated waterholes.
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After an enthralling excursion to the Botanical Gardens, the stud ents were excited to continue learning more about the importance of insects this week.
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YEAR 4
This week in public speaking, students gave the final presentations of Year 4’s ‘fractured’ fairy tales. Over the course of the term the students worked together to consider how they could modify elements from well known fairy tales, like the characters or settings, to enhance the mystical (and cynical) humour. Not many people knew that Little Red Riding Hood and her Granny are keen surfers, but this was one of the inventive twists that was presented this week! Students collaboratively worked through the key phases of planning, writing, and rehearsing to create an exciting and enthusiastic recital!
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These public speaking skills have supported students in successfully presenting their slideshows on their chosen celebrations or commemoration in History this week. It has been a joy to hear about a range of holidays from Purim to Chinese New Year, Easter and the Midsomer Solstice, from all our students!
The fast finishers have been working in groups to develop a marketing campaign for an invented medicine; targeted to cure a human ailment. They were able to choose any ingredients and the method of the medicine administration.
Well done on your enthusiasm and creativity; it’s so great to see your public speaking skills soar, Year 4!
This week, Year 5 sat their final English assessment for the term and they demonstrated an excellent understanding of various language conventions and Overfunctions.theweek,
Year 5 is also continuing to practise essay writing using PETAL. Students are using their considerate insights from class discussions to enhance their analysis of the novel. They are developing increasingly effective and engaging arguments, with strong examples and techniques.
Year 6 is continuing to refine their essay writing skills, creating in depth analysis pieces exploring how the author uses language techniques to convey meaning. Students are developing stronger, more cohesive arguments that are both convincing and entertaining to read.
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Year 6 also completed their Language Conventions assessment this week, wrapping up their English assessments for the term. Year 6 is enjoying their class novel 'Once and Then', especially now as Felix is learning the hard truths about the reality he lives in. Students are invested in his character development, as he grows from a naïve, innocent young boy to a strong and resilient leader.
Both Year 5 and Year 6 should be commended for their hard work, critical thinking and growth mindset demonstrated this week. Well done!
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Year 5 continued to read their class novel, 'The One and Only Ivan'. Students are invested in the character development of our protagonist Ivan, who is now beginning to unlock repressed memories of his past. The novel has taken us on many highs and lows, and students have engaged in thoughtful discussions about identity and loss.
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Year 6s compared sets of related data. They studied double column and line graphs with an emphasis on scale. Students were exposed to a variety of misleading graphs. After close examination, they discovered that the way a graph looks does not always match the data it is representing. One example was a line graph which attempted to convey that the number of people who get asthma every year had risen sharply. Isabelle Winkler aptly pointed out that because the graph had no scale, we couldn’t really tell how much asthma had risen. Statisticians also investigated a column graph used as an advertisement for a brand of car. The advertiser used a ‘broken scales’ to potentially mislead the buyer. Richard Sun identified that one of the columns appeared more than twice as big as the car being promoted. Daniel Pinski pointed out that when he looked closely, he could see that the price difference was not half, but it was much closer in price and this, he concluded, was due to the broken scale.
Week 8 included ongoing focus on data and graphing. Year 5s examined travel graphs and calculated average speed. They determined and compared the speed of a cyclist including and excluding a 2 hour stop. Students contrasted the speed of the outgoing journey and the return journey and interpreted and discussed what the sloping line of a speed time graph represents Noah Butler noticed that the bicycle was either speeding up or slowing down, while Evan Butler reasoned that the steeper the slope of the line the greater the acceleration. Eva Herson recognised that a horizontal line (with no gradient) indicates that no travel has occurred, yet time continues. Furthermore, statisticians organised raw data into frequency tables from which they were able to better interpret data and calculate the mean. Students applied their prior knowledge of inverse operations and worked backwards to find the missing score in a set of data given the mean.
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In Science Club, students made and launched their own rockets! Students mixed vinegar with baking soda inside their bottle rockets and then prepared them for launch. There were some amazing launches and also some failed ones too! NASA will start recruiting Science Club students to be astronauts soon.
YEAR SCIENCE
this week, Year 5 students discovered what resultant force and Hooke's law is. Students were given numerous problems and had to calculate the resultant force on an object and indicate which way the force was moving the object and by how many newtons. Resultant force is the overall force acting on an object. Students also studied Hooke's law. Students were introduced to the concept of Hooke's law and were taught how to calculate a spring's constant, the newtons applied to a spring and the extension of a spring. Next week, students will be studying Hooke's law further in order to better understand the topic.
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In Science this week, year 6 students explored series and parallel circuits. Students were very hands on, creating different circuits to highlight the differences between series and parallel circuits. Students also developed skills in drawing circuits with the correct components in the correct positions. Next week, students will be introduced to how the topic of series and parallel circuits might be asked as an exam
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5 & 6
Year 5 6 Wind Band
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The last of our Studio Recitals took place at the start of this week, with Dr Nadia Koudasheva's piano students presenting their work. After 25 recitals and over 700 student performances, we are incredibly grateful to all of the music teachers for their dedication and preparation, and to the parents and supporters who are so important to musical success. There has been so much positive feedback from these recitals, and we look forward to presenting them again next year.
The Year 5 and 6 Guitar Ensemble has had a great term and students have been working very hard to get their piece, ‘Lady Madonna’ by The Beatles, performance ready. The students sounded fantastic this week and it is clear that the majority of the students have been practising a lot and doing excellent work with their guitar teachers. For this particular piece of music, students have split into two parts with the Year 5s playing part one, the melody, and the Year 6s playing part 2, the bassline. One more rehearsal to go and we are really looking forward to starting some new repertoire next term!
Year 5-6 Guitar Ensemble
The Year 5 6 wind band has been working hard this term in preparation for their first performance of the year. Students have been rehearsing two charts Skeleton Dance and Raindance. This term during rehearsals they have also been playing a range of warmups that focus on rhythm and improvisation. Wind Band did a fabulous performance in Week 7 at the Year 3 6 Assembly. They worked hard for weeks in preparation for their successful performance of Skeleton Dance at this assembly. The flutes, clarinets and saxophones displayed their technical dexterity as they breezed through intimidating quaver passages accompanied by the strident trumpets driving them forward. Special thanks to associate artist Ms Ahn who added bass flourishes capturing the rumbling skeletons. In their recent rehearsal, the Wind Band abandoned traditional notation to expand their creative palette through the use of the Blues scale and call and response improvisation in anticipation of their new piece, Shake Rattle & Roll
MUSIC PERFORMANCE
were excited to use mini keyboards in their lessons this week, learning the arrangement of 'Makin' It Up' by Dr Stovepipe. They performed the bass line as a class, and started learning the melody too. Students enjoyed the opportunity to show their progress at the end of the lesson, through performing solo to the class. It was fantastic to also have some duets with one student playing the melody, and another student performing the bass line.
Year 3 students began their 'performance party' lessons this week where they performed their repertoire from their private instrumental lessons. We have such a talented cohort of musicians, and such supportive peers, who gave positive comments after each performer.
What a busy and wonderful week of music making!
The Year 2 musicians continued to explore graphic scores this week. They used their imaginations to compose their own pieces, and then performed their compositions with their voices and percussion instruments. They loved creating their own work, and loved the idea that different shapes and pictures can become a musical score, replacing traditional music
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