Visual Arts
At St Christopher’s, all students from Prep to Year 6 participate in a weekly specialist Visual Arts lesson. Throughout their learning, students have opportunities to experiment with a variety of media and processes, including drawing, painting, collage, printmaking, sculpture, construction and digital art. They are introduced to different artists, styles and cultures while developing an understanding of how art can be used to communicate ideas, stories and experiences.
A highlight of the Visual Arts program is St Christopher’s Biennial Art Show, which celebrates the creativity and achievements of every student from Prep to Year 6. The Art Show showcases a diverse collection of 2D and 3D artworks created by students throughout the year. It provides a wonderful opportunity for students to proudly display their work and share their creativity with their families and the wider school community.
Physical Education
St Christopher’s PE teacher takes each class in the school for a formal PE session each week.
The PE teacher is also responsible for the Interschool Sports program that operates in Years 4, 5 & 6 throughout the year. Footy Clinics, Golf Sessions, Twilight Sports and Bike Education are also organised by the PE teacher. Each year students compete in Cross Country Competition against other schools in the area at Jells Park.
Music
Music lessons are taught once a week. From Prep to Year 6, students develop their musical knowledge and performance skills through singing, games, and instrumental learning. They explore a variety of musical styles while building an understanding of beat, rhythm, pitch, tempo, dynamics, timbre, notation, and song structure through engaging and interactive activities.
As students progress, they compose, improvise, and perform on tuned and untuned percussion instruments and develop increasing confidence and technique on the ukulele. Older students extend their skills through ensemble performances, music quizzes and leadership opportunities at school assemblies.
Mandarin
St Christopher’s employs an experienced Mandarin teacher who is responsible for delivering the LOTE (Language other than English) to all children from Prep to Year 6. Each class has one formal lesson per week.
Library
The school employs a Library Technician who is responsible for managing the automated library. Each class visits the library weekly to borrow books. Students are encouraged to select books that match their interests and reading abilities, helping to foster independent reading habits, build comprehension, and develop a lifelong appreciation of books and learning.
Performing Arts/Drama
St Christopher’s employs a specialist drama teacher every two years to coordinate the whole-school Performing Arts Concert. All students are given the opportunity to be involved in script writing, dance, singing, acting, and performing in a state-of-the-art theatre.
Held biennially, the Performing Arts Concert showcases the talents of every student from Prep to Year 6. This whole-school event provides students with the opportunity to develop confidence, collaboration, and performance skills while performing in a fully equipped, state-of-the-art theatre at Kel Watson Theatre.