Trees! Years 1 & 2

Students from Years 1 and 2 have enjoyed a unit on trees. I can't recall on what art blog I got the ideas for the trees in this photo, but I absolutely loved them and thought I'd try them out. The children enjoyed the task.

The blossom trees are one of my old favourites because it is an art task achievable for any year level. These trees below, have been created by Year 2 students. Aren't they beautiful?

The Farm

The students in Prep have been learning about the farm all of term 3. So in the art room I painted a large farm mural. My intention was for the students to learn how to draw a basic chicken and a cow. This was an explicit lesson although most students added their personal touches. The students used coloured markers. After 2 grades completed and cut out their animals, the mural was pretty much full, so I will have to paint another mural for the other 2 grades of Preps.

Here are some the Prep farm animal drawings up close. I asked the other 2 grades to practise and they had the choice to bring their drawings home. Next week we will create another farm mural.

We have chicks in the art room!

PREP Art work.

       Every Prep class has just had baby chicks hatch. It's very exciting! 
                           So I decided to tie into the art program.

                 We first used blue and green crayon to shade the background.

We used sponges and warm yellow to paint the bodies of the chicks. The goal here was to create the 'fluffy' effect by dabbing the paint.

 Once dry, the students added detail using black markers and orange crayon.

                                        I absolutely love them... great job Preps!

A Great Success!

We had a very successful Africa Day. We raised $930.00. This money will go directly to an orphanage in Kampala, Africa. 

 Our completed hut. We used this for Africa Day..

 This is a very proud group of students who created an amazing African poster.

Successful Africa Day!

It was priceless to the see the faces on the students when they witnessed me wearing what was a costume from the musical ‘The Lion King’. I admit it was over the top but my aim was to enthuse the students and ultimately show my full support for Africa Day. I was pleased to see that there were many students who dressed up for the occasion and it was also great to see many school community members present at our special school assembly. Thanks to the Junior School Council Representatives, the assembly ran smoothly and it looked great. A special thank you goes to Margi Brett for contributing many authentic African items on the day. I was also very impressed to see all students engaged and listening. Although we all had a fantastic time and enjoyed the day’s celebrations, our ultimate goal was to raise funds for children in Kampala who are less fortunate than us and to instil compassion and awareness. I have thoroughly enjoyed this experience and am proud to have seen the students of Essendon North Primary School fully engaged in Africa Day. 

Anna Pietrolungo 

Sewing Project

 This project was inspired by an African tablecloth that was kindly lent to me by a parent. Students designed their African panels in the visual diaries. They sketched their designs on foam printing boards. We first printed on paper and then re-applied fabric ink and printed on cotton fabric. Students had the opportunities to glue on sequence if they wished.

 The next step was to sew another panel on. It was challenging for some of my year 3 students. Luckily my year 4 students had sewn last year, but as we all know children do forget some skills especially a skill like sewing. Even though it was chaotic at times, I was pleased with the students' determination.

We then filled them with synthetic filling, thus turing them into small cushions. This project took 4 to 5 sessions.

Special Collaborative Banner

We have been working on this special banner that will be going to Africa with our friend Victor. The banner signifies the connection between Australia and Africa and vice versa.

Victor designed the banner. Students of all ages have contributed. We used calico and fabric markers.

We are organising an African Day in next few weeks to fundraise over $1000.00 to help the school that Victor will be visiting.

Here you can see Victor talking to the students. He spoke about being selfless and discussed the importance of our contributions. He will be visiting Kampala with an organisation called KWAYA Australia.

Victor will take with him a blank banner, where the children from Kampala will create art work to share with us. How exciting!