Aberfeldie Primary School has a well-equipped Art room with all students from Foundation to Year 6 participating in weekly art classes with a specialist Art Teacher. 2019 was the grand opening of our new Art space. Nikki Daley has worked to create a space that is inviting and provides an essential art experience for our students.
The Victorian Curriculum is used as a base for planning and all students are involved in creating, making, presenting and reflecting on their art works. The students explore the areas of painting, drawing, construction, printing, collage, modelling and textiles. Activities build upon the students’ skills and knowledge and their appreciation of art. Visual Arts classes give students the opportunity to develop and broaden their creative skills and celebrate their work with students’ art work prominently displayed around the school.
Aberfeldie Primary School has excellent physical education facilities with a well-equipped gymnasium, oval, large play spaces and netball courts. Sam Cheshire is our Physical Education Teacher and takes all students from Foundation-Year 6 for a weekly Physical Education lesson.
The Physical Education program is based on the movement and physical activity dimensions of the Victorian Curriculum. The focus of the program is to engage students in activities that demonstrate and promote the benefits of a healthy and active lifestyle. The Physical Education program develops students’ confidence and motivation to use and develop their movement skills, improve their performance and maintain a healthy level of fitness. At Aberfeldie we value inclusion, innovation and success. Through our Physical Education program, students develop an understanding and appreciation of cooperative, competitive sports and games. Students learn the concept of fair play and the value of positivity. We believe our programs allow our children to develop a powerful understanding of the importance of maintaining a healthy lifestyle.
At Aberfeldie Primary School, Auslan (Australian Sign Language) is taught as our core language program. Auslan offers students a unique and engaging way to communicate while also fostering a strong sense of inclusion and respect for the Deaf community. Through learning Auslan, students gain insight into Deaf culture and develop greater empathy, understanding, and appreciation for diversity. It’s a hands-on, visual language that encourages expression, creativity, and connection.
Learning Auslan helps students see language in a new way. They come to understand that all languages are systems for making meaning and that language reflects culture and identity. Studying Auslan not only builds communication and thinking skills, but also supports students in becoming open-minded, adaptable learners who are better prepared to connect with others in an increasingly diverse world.
Our Performing Arts program includes music, dance and drama, giving students rich and varied opportunities to express themselves creatively.
Music - In music lessons, students explore how sounds can be combined to create something meaningful. Music can motivate, inspire and bring joy. Students learn as listeners, performers and composers, both individually and in groups. Music helps develop a wide range of skills including creativity, coordination, focus and emotional expression.
Dance - Dance is all about expressing ideas and emotions through movement. From early years, students engage in playful and purposeful movement, helping them develop body awareness, coordination and confidence. They learn dance techniques and explore how movement can tell stories and reflect personal and cultural experiences.
Drama - Drama allows students to use voice, movement and imagination to tell stories and express ideas. It helps build confidence, teamwork and communication skills. Through role-play and performance, students gain a deeper understanding of themselves and the world around them.