Whittlesea Primary School offers all students an integrated Arts program incorporating both Visual and Performing Arts (Dance, Drama, and Music), as outlined in the Victorian Curriculum. This allows an avenue for students to explore creativity, divergent thinking, relaxation, expression, enjoyment, and performance.
The Arts program encourages the students to develop their skills in communication and self-expression through many different forms, including sharing stories and symbols from their own and other cultures and re-enacting well-known stories. They are also encouraged to use their creative side, through drawing, painting and sculpture, drama, dance, movement, and music to communicate with others. They create and explore imaginary worlds through dramatic play and artwork.
Students participate in weekly Arts lessons. Outside of these, students will have the opportunity to be involved in the school choir, join an art-linked lunchtime club, participate in the Victorian State School Spectacular, or perform at one of our school events.
At Whittlesea Primary School, all students participate in weekly Mandarin lessons, as outlined in the Victorian Curriculum. The Mandarin program encourages the students to develop their knowledge of the spoken language and the stories and symbols of Chinese culture. They are encouraged to be creative, through Chinese writing, role plays to communicate with others and embracing technology to develop their knowledge of the language and culture.
The Health and Physical Education program at Whittlesea Primary School has the development of the whole child. We aim to provide students with a strong foundation for lifelong physical activity participation by developing proficiency in their fundamental movement skills. Along with this, students are provided with strategies and approaches to enable them to participate in a range of physical activities confidently, competently, and creatively.
The program aims to build resilience, develop and strengthen students’ sense of self, and help students build and manage respectful relationships with their peers and the wider community.
Whittlesea Primary School also has a range of whole-school events and interschool sports opportunities to complement the Health and Physical education curriculum and promote active lifestyles and choices. Each year we have our annual house Athletics Carnival, Cross Country Carnival, and Swimming lessons for every student. From Year 3 onwards, students have the opportunity to represent the school in a wide range of team sports, as well as individual events such as swimming, athletics, and cross country.
