At Wallarano, our Performing Arts Program provides students with engaging opportunities to explore, create and perform through Music, Drama and Dance from Foundation to Grade 6. Students develop their creativity and artistic skills while building confidence, persistence, resilience, teamwork and self-expression.
Aligned with the Victorian Curriculum (Version 2.0), our program has a strong emphasis on music education, with drama, dance and performance experiences. Students learn through practical, hands-on experiences that encourage them to create, practise, collaborate and perform.
Key Focus Areas & Learning Topics
Our Performing Arts program develops students’ skills and confidence through a range of creative and performance-based experiences:
Music & Instrumental Skills: Students develop their understanding of rhythm, melody, beat and musical expression through singing, movement and playing instruments. Instruments commonly used include African drums, recorders and ukuleles.
Drama & Creative Expression: Students explore role-play, character, storytelling and improvisation, developing their ability to communicate ideas, emotions and experiences through performance.
Dance & Movement: Students use movement to explore rhythm, expression and choreography while developing coordination, creativity and confidence.
Performance & Collaboration: Students learn how to rehearse, perform and work effectively as part of an ensemble or group. These experiences build confidence, persistence, teamwork and an appreciation of the contributions of others.
School Production: Every second year, Wallarano presents a School Production, giving students the opportunity to apply the skills developed through Performing Arts and share their talents with families and the wider school community.
Choirs & Extra-Curricular Opportunities: Wallarano offers a vibrant extra-curricular Performing Arts program, including Junior and Senior Choirs for students who enjoy singing and performing. During School Production years, students can also audition for Drama Club and further develop their acting and performance skills.
