This is a dance performance by grade 4 students as part of their West African Drumming and Culture unit in music. For this particular lesson they had to learn to recorgnise the cue that is played by the Djembe drum, so they know when to change their movements. This was a great lesson because they only had to learn three basic movements. Over the previous weeks the students had learn’t how to play the Djun Djun and cowbell parts and had also learnt some simple interlocking Djembe parts.
Please note that the following list is an indication of what your child will need during their stay at camp. It is your child’s responsibility to carry their own bag so “travel light” is the motto.
If possible please pack your child’s belongings in a soft bag. Please make sure your child’s name is clearly marked on ALL items including their bag and sleeping bag.
Toiletries
Toothbrush & Toothpaste
Face Washer & Towel
Soap & Hairbrush (or Comb)
Deodorant (if usually used)
Bedding
Sleeping Bag & Pillow Case ESSENTIAL!!!
Pyjamas
Slippers
Clothing
2 complete changes of warm clothing (tracksuits, thick pants, tops (t-shirts & skivvies), a warm woollen jumper, singlets etc.)
Extra underwear (at least 3 pairs) and socks (at least 4 pairs) in case of wet weather
2 pairs of shoes (walking or running shoes – sandals or thongs would not be suitable)
Waterproof jacket, hat, scarf and gloves
Extras
Sunscreen (in case of sunny weather)
Torch (named)
Camera (optional)
Board or card games (optional)
Cds for Dance Night (optional)
Please DO NOT bring
Ipods, Discmans or Electronic games such as – Gameboys
Video Camera
Food (apart from lunch on the first day)
Lollies and drinks (we feed you well on camp)
Money
NOTE: Label ALL belongings with your name.
Put your name on your medicine and hand it to Margaret on the day we leave.
This is a music video by 4A. A film clip produced by grade 4 students. All lyrics written by 4A students. Backing track recorded and composed by the Grade 4 Ensemble. Filmed (flip camera) and edited by Andrew (Class and Music Teacher)
This was a great project that uses two fantastic pieces of software. First we took a simple picture of ourselves using photobooth. Then we opened Artrage (a fabulous painting/drawing program) and loaded the picture taken in photobooth as tracing paper. Then we traced the outline of ourselves using a variety of colours and tools. Artrage gives you the choice to use simulated pencils, paint brushes, crayons, markers and pastels. The finished product make a great Avatar.
In term 2 our class was looking at kelp forests and we each had to pick an animal. Kirubiru and I picked a harbour seal. Harbour seals are mammals and Pinnipeds. Pinniped means winged foot. They are the most common seal in a kelp forest. The Adults are usually bluey-grey but sometimes tan (brown). the pups are always tan. Harbour seals often haul out on rocks and beaches. They have been seen in New York and Boston harbours. Harbour seals can stay under water for 25minutes because their heartbeat slows to 15 beats per minute. They can sleep a whole night in a kelp forest because their heartbeat slows to 1 beat per minute. So they don’t use that much oxygen. They can live roughly about 25-30 years. Their main predator is a Killer Whale but they are also hunted by Polar Bears, Eagles, Walruses and Steller sea lions. Harbour seals eat fish, Crustaceans and Mollusks.
