Term 1 Overview, 2026

Elouise Bourke - Foundation to Grade 2

Leeanne Pemberton - Grade 3 to 6

Wade Dinning - Grade 2 & 4

Foundation

During Term One, Foundation students will explore Visual Arts through play-based learning and hands-on experiences. They will experiment with a variety of materials, tools, and techniques to create artworks, building confidence, creativity, and fine motor skills. Students will be introduced to the Elements of Art, including line, shape, colour and texture, through guided and open-ended activities. A key focus is the work of Wassily Kandinsky, whose abstract artworks inspire students to explore bold colours, simple shapes, and expressive lines.

Grade One

During Term One, Grade 1 students will revisit and build on their understanding of the Elements of Art, including line, shape, colour, texture, and space, through a range of structured and creative art-making experiences.  

Students will be looking at the artworks of Pablo Picasso, exploring his use of bold lines, simplified shapes, and expressive colours.  They will experiment with drawing and painting techniques to develop control, confidence, and expressive skills in the style of Picasso.

Grade Two

During Visual Art in Term One, Grade Two students will be guided through a range of fun and engaging art activities designed to build their confidence and skills. We will start using simple drawn shapes and lines which will assist them to understand how drawings can grow from basic forms. Students will participate in a directed drawing activity to create their own masterpiece. Following this, they will explore the primary colours red, yellow and blue and partake in a range of painting techniques focussing on their brush control and paint application skills. Looking forward to an exciting year of masterpiece making.

Grade Three

During Visual Art in Term One, Grade Three students will explore the concept of directed drawing. As step-by-step instructions are provided, they will see their artwork design start to evolve. Students will learn about the art element of line and use this to create outlines, detail and texture on their pieces. They will consider the element of space and learn how to create balance and interest to their designs. Following this, students will experiment with mixing primary colours to create secondary colours, and develop skills to produce shading techniques to enhance their artwork. Looking forward to an exciting year of masterpiece making.

Grade Four

During Visual Art in Term One, Grade Four students will take part in a directed drawing activity, following clear, step-by-step instructions to build their drawing skills. Students will learn how to use line to define shapes and create movement, and explore shape to build strong, balanced compositions. They will also experiment with analogous colours to create harmony and complementary colours to add contrast and make their artwork stand out. This lesson concept encourages creativity, colour awareness, and confidence in artistic expression. Looking forward to an exciting year of masterpiece making.

Grade Five

During Visual Art in Term One, Grade Five students will participate in a directed drawing activity. Carefully following step-by-step instructions will enable them to build confidence when drawing. Once the main structure is complete, students will add their own creative details to make their artwork unique. They will learn how to use line to show shape and movement, explore texture to make surfaces look realistic, and apply value through shading to create depth and contrast. This activity encourages careful observation, creativity, and attention to detail while helping students understand how artists use line, texture, and value to bring drawings to life. Looking forward to an exciting year of masterpiece making.

Grade Six

During Visual Art in Term One, Grade Six students will take part in a directed drawing activity. Following this, they will add their own unique details to personalize their piece, and create a detailed artwork. Throughout the lessons, students will learn how to add value using shading and tone to create depth and contrast. They will also explore proportion, understanding how to size and position elements accurately within their drawings. Finally, students will use emphasis to draw attention to key areas, developing their ability to create balanced, expressive, and visually engaging artworks. Looking forward to an exciting year of masterpiece making.