PERFORMING ARTS

Upwey Primary School is proud to offer an engaging Performing Arts program for our students as part of our specialist classes. Each grade attends Performing Arts lessons once a week, for a duration of 45 minutes. At Upwey Primary School, we believe there are significant benefits for all students who participate in performing arts education, contributing not only to the cultural and artistic development of students but also to their social and emotional well-being.

 

Performing Arts encompasses a dynamic range of activities that aim to engage students in various forms of artistic expression. This subject includes music, dance, and drama, which are integrated into the curriculum to foster creativity, improve communication skills, and enhance self-confidence. In music, children learn about rhythm, pitch, and melody, often through singing and playing percussion instruments. Dance classes explore movement, space, and choreography, encouraging physical expression and coordination. Drama sessions focus on storytelling, character development, and improvisation, helping students to express emotions and ideas through performance.

 

Our learning environment includes a spacious rehearsal space, access to percussion instruments, costumes and props, a small performance stage with recently updated audio sound equipment, providing a rich environment for children to explore and develop their talents.

 

Whole School Production

Upwey Primary School hosts a bi-annual whole school production for all students from Prep – Grade 6. Children from years 5 and 6 are offered lead roles which is achieved through an audition process. Performances are held in a professional theatre, giving students the opportunity to experience the full stage experience.

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School Aerobics Program

For students in years 3 - 6, we offer a highly successful Aerobics program where students have had the opportunity to complete at a national level. Positions in these teams are by an extensive audition process.

 

Christmas Concert

Upwey Primary School provides our community with a wonderful annual Christmas Concert. Families and friends are invited to join us, immersing themselves in the festivities, singing along to familiar Christmas carols, and watching each class perform. This casual end of year festivity is usually enjoyed by students and their family and friends over a picnic.