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Dragon breathes fire into Week of the Arts
A seven-metre dragon, created and decorated by every boy in the Preparatory School, is sure to make an impact at the annual Week of the Arts next week. The dragon is the result of a two-week artist in residency with award-winning local author and illustrator Briony Stewart. Read More …
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Yoga – not just for vegetarians
Pre-primary to Year 3 students are enjoying the benefits of yoga as part of a term-long Cultural Studies programme. Cultural Studies teacher Angela Perry, whose own passion for yoga was reignited recently, said the programme offered a range benefits for boys’ minds, bodies and spirits. Read More …
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News Stories about The Arts
A collection of news stories about The Arts at the LW Parry Preparatory School. Read More …
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Music
Music is an important part of the Christ Church experience. More than one third of our students receive individual tuition on one or more musical instruments, and a large number of these boys belong to a variety of instrumental and vocal ensembles. Read More …
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Fun and Finesse as CCGS Music School receives festival accolades
Preparatory and Senior music students received accolades at the recent Australian Band and Orchestra Directors Association’s (ABODA) WA Music Festivals, held at Perth Modern School. On the lighter side, the Preparatory Strings, conducted by Head of Music Kevin Gillam, won the annual ‘crazy photo award’. Read More …
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Boys learn art of foolery from international jester
Preparatory School boys have been playing the fool this term as part of the iMove Physical Theatre Club’s ‘jestering’ sessions. Over 40 boys from Years 4 to 6 boys have been mastering the art of fooling around with international jester Jonathon De Hadeleigh. Read More …
The Arts learning area focuses on the aesthetic understanding and arts practice developed through visual arts, music, drama, dance and cultural awareness.
Boys are encouraged to develop creative ways of expressing themselves as well as a critical appreciation of their own works and those of others.
Art
The Art Programme promotes creative problem solving and self-expression through collaborative art experiences that motivate, challenge and develop boys' art understanding, appreciation and skill. It concentrates on developing self-generated imagery, and the confidence to use tools and media in a skilled way.
The programme includes drawing, design and picture making, printmaking, fabric and fibre arts, three-dimensional construction and ceramics at all year levels. The Week of the Arts, Artist in Residence and collaborative projects with the Senior School are some of the many highlights of the programme.
Music
The Music Programme requires students to use skills in listening, singing, moving, playing, improvising, composing, interpreting, arranging and using new technologies. They respond to and evaluate music and are expected to reflect in their own work their exposure to music from various cultures, historical periods, and the music of other students.
Creative projects and theory knowledge are designed to help prepare boys for participation in the co-curricular music programme and continuing music education in the Senior School. Instrumental lessons are also offered in the Music Department.
Cultural Studies
The Cultural Studies Programme, taught to Pre-Primary to Year 3 boys, is about creating dance, drama, story and symbols to explore and celebrate world festivals, customs, traditions, beliefs and values. Guest speakers, cultural and performance groups and parents enhance the programme, with opportunities to perform in school and community events.
Boys in Years 4 to 6 can join the iMove Physical Theatre Club activities after school; become a Dramatic Arts monitor (in Years 5 and 6); or participate in the Year 6 drama production staged in conjunction with the Senior School's Midnite Youth Theatre Company.