Woodlea 

Junior School Music Showcase

Last Tuesday afternoon, families visited classrooms to celebrate student learning and watch recordings of the Junior School Music Showcase, one of the highlights of the afternoon.

Students had spent the term preparing their performances and it was wonderful to see their hard work come to life. From the beginning performers in Prep through to those in Year 4, students confidently demonstrated the skills they have developed throughout their musical journey.

Students performed using a wide variety of instruments. Prep and Year 1 students used classroom percussion, ribbons and scarves, while Year 3 and Year 4 students showcased their skills on our new Orff instruments, including xylophones, metallophones and chime bars. They also performed using ukuleles, hand percussion and our new drum kit.

It was a joy to see students performing with such enthusiasm and pride, and we thank all the families who came along to support them.

We would also like to thank our classroom teachers and instrumental music teachers for their ongoing support and encouragement throughout the students’ musical journey.

Alison Thompson – Teacher

Year 8 Music

Our Year 8 Music students recently showcased their talents in a vibrant live podcast performance assessment; the culmination of an 8-week collaborative project. Students learned and performed a 90-second excerpt of a prescribed song using instruments including a drum kit, electronic drums, guitar, keyboard and voice, developing skills in layering and arranging music.

Bringing the performance to life, each group also presented a 90-second conversational dialogue highlighting key historical and technical insights about their piece. Many classes added creative flair with props and costumes, making each performance unique and engaging.

Most importantly, this assessment placed student confidence at the forefront, providing valuable opportunities to speak and perform in front of peers. The result was a celebration of creativity, teamwork and the musical skills developed over two years of study.

Suzanne Kinsella – Head of Faculty: Music (Woodlea)