Art

At Leopold Primary School, the visual arts program is an essential part of the school’s culture, with every student engaging in regular, structured art lessons throughout the year. These lessons cover important elements of visual art, including line, shape, colour, texture, form, space, and composition. Students explore a variety of media and techniques such as drawing, painting, printmaking, sculpture, collage, and digital art, encouraging creativity, experimentation, and personal expression. The program also incorporates art appreciation and critical thinking, helping students to analyse and interpret artworks from diverse cultures and historical periods. Opportunities to exhibit student work and participate in art groups and projects foster pride, collaboration, and a deeper connection to the creative community within the school. This rich visual arts program supports the development of both technical skills and imaginative thinking, contributing to a well-rounded education.

Music

At Leopold Primary School, the music program is a vital part of the school’s culture, with every student participating in six months of structured music lessons each year. These lessons provide a comprehensive foundation in the key elements of music, including rhythm, melody, harmony, pitch, dynamics, tempo, timbre, and musical notation. Students develop skills in listening, singing, playing instruments, improvisation, and composition, fostering creativity and a deeper understanding of music as an art form. Beyond the classroom, students have the opportunity to join a variety of musical groups such as choir, string ensembles, concert band, and smaller instrumental bands, allowing them to collaborate, perform, and showcase their talents. This inclusive approach nurtures a love of music, builds confidence, and strengthens community connections within the school.

Physical Education

In Physical Education, we focus on the development of movement skills and concepts in a range of inclusive and engaging activities. The aim is for students to develop are foundation of confidence and competence to encourage them to be lifelong participants in sport and physical recreation.

In the junior years (p-year 2), students work on the development of fundamental motor skills (throwing, catching, kicking, bouncing etc) during small group activity rotations and active collaborative games. While in years 3 to 6 the focus is on applying these skills and associated strategies in modified version of different sports.

The broader physical education program provides opportunities for students to compete in all School Sport Victoria competitions including Athletics and Cross Country as well as team sports. All year 5 and 6 students participate in both a summer and winter lightning premiership carnival in a chosen sport.