Foundation to Year 2: A Garden of Primary Colours
This term, our Foundation and Year 1/2 students have been immersed in the world of primary colours—red, blue, and yellow—through a creative and tactile art project. The students created a vibrant Primary Colour Flower Garden, proudly displayed in the corridor near the office and classrooms.
The activity was not only an exploration of colour theory, but also a chance to develop fine motor skills. Students practised scissor techniques by fringing flower petals and carefully cutting out butterflies to add to their colourful garden scene. These visual displays are a celebration of both their artistic growth and technical development.
Inspired by Mondrian: Using Line, Shape and Colour
Building on their colour work, students also explored the geometric, bold style of Dutch artist Piet Mondrian. After viewing and discussing a piece of his abstract artwork, students shared how the colours and shapes made them feel. These reflections led to a hands-on project where students created their own Mondrian-inspired artworks.
Using rulers and pencils, students learnt how to hold a ruler properly and draw vertical and horizontal lines across the page. These lines were then outlined with black markers, and students used paint sticks to colour in select sections—red, blue, yellow, or white—just like Mondrian’s iconic style.
This project allowed students to explore balance, design, and personal interpretation while refining their use of tools and understanding of spatial relationships.
Years 5 and 6: Portraits of the Outer and Inner Self
In the upper years, the focus turned inward. Grades 5 and 6 students completed a powerful art task in preparation for the recent Whole School Expo: self-portraits that reflected both their outer appearance and inner identity.
Each student drew the outer half of their face as it appears to others. The inner half, however, was a creative representation of who they truly are—their personality traits, interests, background, strengths, and even dreams. This duality allowed students to explore self-awareness, emotional intelligence, and symbolism through visual art.
These self-portraits were a highlight of the Expo, sparking thoughtful conversations among peers, teachers, and families.
A Colourful Term of Creative Growth
From foundational colour mixing and fine motor development to abstract interpretation and personal storytelling, our students have shown incredible creativity and self-expression this term. Their artworks brighten our walls and hallways—and more importantly, reflect the bright minds behind them.
We are so proud of our young artists and can’t wait to see how they continue to grow in confidence and creativity next term.
