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.
Choir
Yowie Bay Public School has two choirs, Year 2 and a Senior Choir. Junior Choir rehearsals are conducted during class time and Senior Choir rehearsals are on Thursday at lunchtime.
Performance opportunities may include the Sutherland Shire Schools Music Festival and the Yowie Bay Public School Performing Arts Concert.
Band
Training Band
Yowie Bay Public School provides a Training Band Program for children from Years 3-6 in their first year of learning a new instrument. This is a great way for aspiring musicians to learn, play and grow together.
Our band allows your child to learn a new instrument in a supportive environment, with a dedicated band leader and tutorial teacher. Student’s can explore their passion for music, develop their talents, and perform exciting pieces across various genres. This opportunity enables student's to collaborate with like-minded children, participate in fun rehearsals, and showcase their progress in school concerts.
The Performing Band
This opportunity is open to children who are passionate about music and eager to perform.
Students in the Training Band progress to the Performing Band after one year of learning and practice with their instrument. Our band offers a dynamic and exciting environment where your child can develop their skills and showcase their musical talent. Instruments include Brass, Woodwind and Percussion. Children attend weekly tutorials and band practices before school with a skilled instructor.
With a repertoire including a range of genres—from classical to contemporary—our band performs at school events and performance nights. As a member of The Performing Band, student’s work together honing techniques, learning new pieces, and practicing for up-coming performances.
Ukulele
A school Ukulele group is available for children in Years 3-6. Rehearsals are at lunchtime with a dedicated instructor. The ukulele is the perfect instrument for beginners as it is easy to learn. It is also suited to those with some musical experience, wanting to expand their skills. During our classes, you'll be guided through each strum and cord and learn fundamental techniques, explore a variety of musical styles, and play popular songs. This is a really fun class where your child can make new friendships, build confidence, whilst learning a new skill.
Dance
Children in Years 1-6 have the opportunity to participate in extra-curricular Dance Programs and the Dance Ensembles. Children are taught dance skills and basics of choreography. A fee applies to dance lessons and a costume fee is applicable. Children rehearse during recess and lunchtimes. Year 5 children participate in the DanceSport program. Children represent the school at various festivals and concerts throughout the year which may include the Sutherland Shire Schools Music Festivals, Yowie Bay Public School Performing Arts Concert and the Schools Spectacular.
DanceSport Program
Our DanceSport Program gives students in year 5 the opportunity to learn ballroom dancing. They will learn the Cha Cha, Tango, Salsa and Jive dances across a 15-week program. We offer regular classes with a qualified instructor and student’s have the opportunity to perform at our Dancesport Homebush Gala night. All students will perform for Grandparents Day and Yowie Bay Public School's Performing Arts Concert.
