Category: Japanese
Japanese Term 3
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Japanese Term 3 2017
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Cultural Studies Semester 1 2016
Mongolia week 5,6 and 7.
In this series of lessons we are all excited to learn about Mongolia’s amazing Throat singing traditions and skills.
In Mongolia, classical throat singing and playing of the “whoor” ( Mongolia’s version of a guitar) is taught at various universities and the children were amazed at the beauty and variety of sounds and versions of singing that can be made with the throat, including throat whistling and chest whistling!
Many fascinating you tube clips were viewed and discussed with the focus on Mongolia’s traditions and how we need to put ourselves in their “shoes” to truly understand significant differences in cultures and to be respectful of them.
We also studied the traditional customs of Mongolia and the students came to the realisation they have many customs that are similar to our own.
For example- inviting guests to eat and drink when they visit homes and respecting their elders.
Our year 3 classes watching and listening to traditional throat singing styles.
learning the legend of the Andai Dance and its importance.
Comparing Australian and Mongolian customs.
Comparing Australian and Mongolian customs.
Cultural Studies – Indian Expo extravaganza!
This fortnight the students at St Emilie’s had the wonderful opportunity to display their weeks of hard work and learning discoveries in our India Expo in the hall on Wednesday.
It was a really special evening where our year 6 guides were able to take visitors through the distinctive learning opportunities and cultural understandings that we have studied this term.
Jordan explaining Gond Art
Marc and Connor showing off our Indian Elephants
Chelsea and Alessia teach us about Hindi prayer mats.
Lillian and Shania show off the Pre-Primary 3-D version of the folk tale”Rama, Sita and the Demon King!”
Rachel shows us the children and what place in the world they are from.
Georgia and Isabella were “a-light” with information about the Diwali candles, and full of fun facts about this important festival in Indian culture.
Shenae, Shanice and Cara were informing people about Henna designs and the Kindy children’s family history.
Jordana and Gigi were full bottle on the marvellous Mother Theresa and her impact on the poor and poverty stricken in India.
Ethan and Alex’s display show they year 5 efforts of images with powerful words to evoke change in India and its society.
Maddy and Anisha were proud to show off the Year 2 efforts of the national bird of India- the Peacock!
Tomos was proud to discuss the heritage of families within St Emilie’s and where they came from.
we were very fortunate to have Maneesha Freeth with two of her friends who gave beautiful detailed and delicate henna Tattoos to our students.
Mrs Aroozoo and our students in Indian Dress.
Close up of the detail in our Dhurrie prayer mats.
Lara and Chido teach us about Rangoli art and its importance in Indian festivals and Diwali celebrations.
We were busy all night with families coming through to appreciate our learning.
The beautifully detailed year 6 henna masks.
Close up!
Bringing the Australian Curriculum to families has been a wonderful experience for us all!
Cultural Studies Weeks 5 and 6
This fortnight we are busy preparing for our open night extravaganza in week 9!
Each year level will be showcasing a cultural aspect from India that they have learnt this term and will display their understandings in a visual arts display!
Here are our year 5 students making Diwali lights and candles as we are studying the festival of Lights as a significant celebration in India
Each Diwali candle will be as unique as their creators!
The year one and six classes have been creating Henna designs on masks and hand outlines and learning about the origins of Henna have been fascinating!
Our imaginative year 3 classes are studying the intricacy of Rangoli art and making their own designs for our open night. We cant wait to display them!
Here our Year 4 students are making Rangoli Prayer mats. They are confidently using a variety of textured paper and mediums to create different designs.
This is just a sample of the information texts and stimulus pictures used in our lessons this fortnight to help inspire the children in their art. ( As well as you tube clips, music and books!)