Creative arts is mandatory for students from Kindergarten to Year 6.
In creative arts, students discover a variety of art forms through a study of dance, drama, music and visual arts where they learn to appreciate, compose, listen, make and perform.
Each art form has its own unique knowledge and skills, elements or concepts as well as a capacity to inspire and enrich lives.
Music
Students at Seven Hills have the opportunity to participate in music instruction at school. Early Stage 1 and Stage 1 students participate in classroom singing and music appreciation. Stage 2 students have the opportunity to join the school choir who perform at the Blacktown Music Festival. Stage 3 students also have this available to them.
Dance
The students participate in a specialist dance program each year during Term 1. They learn dance routines that help to promote aerobics, coordination, rhythm and fitness. These Dance lessons are enormously popular with the children. They cover a wide variety of dance styles that help to keep the children motivated and interested. Students from year 2 to 6 also have the opportunity to join our Dance Group which has performed at the Blacktown Festival of Performing Arts and during Open Day.
Visual Arts
Seven Hills has an active Visual Arts program. the children gain extensive experience in a variety of media. They complete activities in 2D, 3D and mixed media.
Seven Hills also contributes to the KIDS CONNECT program which is offered across the Blacktown Learning Community of Schools. Talented students are offered visual arts lessons in mixed media and sculpture.
Seven Hills Staff has also implemented the Operation Art Program in concert with Westmead Children Hospital. Following are some examples of the kinds of programs available through Operation Art.
Drama
The students participate Drama lessons with their class teachers. They sometimes workshop scenarios and participate in drama games to develop their Theatre Skills. All classes include readers theatre in class activities each term.
Students can unleash their creative flair through dance and drama performances, competitions, exhibitions and enrichment programs.
Students with particular interest and talents can participate in local and statewide activities in visual arts, music, dance and drama.
