Art Main Lessons

Art Main Lessons begin formally in Class 8, where the students discover the early art of humanity from Palaeolithic through to Ancient Egyptian. In Class 9 we look at Ancient Greece through to the Renaissance and in 10, the Baroque period through to Modern Art. The Class 11 Main Lesson focuses on Australian Art and Indigenous Australian art. In Class 12 the students do the History of Architecture, where they design and build an architectural model of their dream home.

The Art Main Lessons are like a window into the development of humanity and the essence of the many rich cultures that humanity has given birth to over the epochs. As John Ruskin, the famous 19^th century art critic said: “Great nations write their autobiographies in three manuscripts, the book of their deeds, the book of their words and the book of their art. Not one of these books can be understood unless we read the two others, but of the three the only trustworthy one is the last”.

Class 9

Class 10

Class 11

Chris McClelland,
High School Art Coordinator

Class 10 Geography Main Lesson - The Earth in Movement

Our Class 10 students were presented with the opportunity to learn more about the ocean and wind systems and the connection between the two. We discussed our daily habits and our attitudes towards the environment, recycling and waste. One topic discussed was the Great Pacific Garbage Patch (which is approximately 1,600,000 square kilometres in size – roughly the size of Queensland) where a lot of our plastic waste is ending up. After exploring what is happening and why the plastic is staying stationary (due to the North Pacific gyre – a large system of circulating ocean surface currents), students were asked to create some ‘plastic art’ using their own recycling or waste products. The results for class 10 were great and I was once again impressed by the creativity of our students. Please see some of the art below.

Jo Doernberg
Geography Teacher

 

Class 12 Project Presentations

"Our highest endeavour must be to develop free human beings who are able of themselves to impart purpose and direction to their lives. The need for imagination, a sense of truth, and a feeling of responsibility — these three forces are the very nerve of education" – Rudolf Steiner

We had an extraordinary week watching our Class 12 students present their final Project component to the community. Initiative, love for the world, and knowledge has given our Class 12 students voices authenticity. Not only did they leave their community enlivened and uplifted by their wholehearted striving but knowing that these young adults are stepping into the world fills us with a sense of optimism and hope in our shared future. Preparing our students for their future lives is a key intention of the Projects - this has been our task. Our hearts are filled with hope as we witnessed their discernment, creativity, and goodness. These are the qualities needed to live wholly and enact change in this world.

Thank you, Class 12, for being who you are and for everything you have shared this week.

Acknowledgements

Many thanks to the team who supported the Class 12 Presentations. We are so grateful for your dedication and care;

Firstly, our team of speech supervisors who have spent the last few weeks guiding and supporting our students in their speech writing process.

Our technical team, Anna Dymitr-Hawkes, Sarah Boyle and Sean Connolly who have patiently managed tirelessly all the technical aspects of the projects, of which there are many!

To Renae Spackman, Gabriela Morales and Debbie Lee Sorensen from Community Support, your behind-the-scenes care, has ensured all things ran smoothly.

The marking panel who had the enormous task of assessing this final Project component; Jennifer Turpin, Donna Kerr, Brett-Kranz-Little, Suzie Moore, Jane Diamond and Sue Wallwork.

To the P&F for their generosity in providing meals for staff during this intense period.

To Donna Kerr, our Assistant High School Coordinator, Annabelle Kellenberger our High School Co-ordinator and Bruce Lee, our School Administrator for their ongoing support.

Our Class 12 parents, your commitment to a Steiner education and your unwavering support for these young adults throughout the year has been pivotal.

And finally - we would also like to acknowledge our school community - who come from far and wide to enthusiastically support the Projects Presentations. 

With thanks,

Sharon Symes & Natalie Wheeler
Class 12 Project Coordinators

Class 12 Play - Arabian Nights

On November 25th and 26th the Class 12 Drama students will be performing Arabian nights. Tickets available Friday 3rd November at the website on the poster, we would love to see you there.