The Arts
The Visual and Performing Arts programs inspire creativity and self-expression in our children. Through hands-on activities in music, dance, drama, and visual arts, children develop motor skills, confidence, and communication abilities, fostering a lifelong appreciation for the arts.
Learning Area Purpose
The Arts program enables learners to
- Express themselves in a creative manner, communicating through art forms such as dance, music, and visual arts
- Explore a variety of cultures and appreciate the various forms of artistic expressions of people around the world
- Make connections between the arts and other disciplines
Visual Arts
In the Visual Arts Program, children use art to explore sensations and recreate memories of real and imagined events, fostering their social, emotional, and cognitive growth. The program supports the sequential development of fine and gross motor skills, enhancing hand-eye coordination. Starting with scribbling and drawing, students are encouraged to experiment with various mediums, tools, materials, and techniques to create unique works of art. This approach helps students gain vital skills and develop their artistic abilities, encouraging independent and creative thinking.
Core Concepts and Skills
- Curiosity
- Explore Different Mediums
- Use Hands to build Dexterity and Strength to grip
- Use Drawing as Physical Movement
Performing Arts
The Performing Arts program aims to build basic locomotor movements and skills to build communication, collaboration, balance, movement and expression. Through music, dance, drama, and puppetry, students learn to appreciate themselves and work collaboratively with peers. Specially designed activities instill imagination and creativity, encouraging children to think independently and critically.
Core Concepts and Skills
- Balance, Movement & Rhythm
- Body Language & Facial Expressions
- Role-play
- Sensory Motor Skills and Spatial Awareness
- Observation, Exploration and Experimentation
- Creative Imagination, Collaboration, Communication